Chamber Blog
Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Talent in the Workforce Monday, March 17th, 2025 Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an opportunity to recognize the immense value that neurodivergent individuals bring to the workplace. Across Durham Region and beyond, businesses are discovering that fostering an inclusive workforce isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart business strategy. The Strengths of Read More
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The Whitby Chamber of Commerce has been following developments and working with our chamber colleagues at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, related to the imposition of 25% across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. It is extremely disappointing to see that these measures (and a lower but not insignificant 10% tariff on Read More
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As of January 1, 2025, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is fully in effect. This milestone marks a significant step toward making Ontario a barrier-free province, ensuring everyone can live, work, and participate fully in their communities regardless of ability. But what does this mean for your business? And more importantly, why Read More
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Are you passionate about the Whitby business community and ready to make a difference? The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is now accepting nominations for its 2025-26 Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a fellow Chamber member to help guide the Chamber’s mission and support local businesses through leadership and innovation. Why Join the Board? Read More
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The 13th annual Connectivity Conference, formerly Connect Women was a stellar event. This year’s theme was “Maximizing Outcomes” and the speakers provided incredible insight and inspiration. The crowd enjoyed every moment of it. I was asked to write a blog providing the male perspective of the event and happily obliged. I could write about all Read More
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