Chamber Blog
This year, the Business Summit – Everything Counts! was celebrated by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with our local partners Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. With the Business Summit, this year we also launched our free Business EXPO, that spot lighted amazing local Read More
Read MoreThe Province of Ontario released it’s “pre-budget” – “Ontario’s Economic and Fiscal Outlook in Brief”. In strengthening Ontario’s infrastructure and systems, the pre-budget details key Government commitments for the coming years. In its big commitment to infrastructure, the government is: Introducing the new arms-length, board-governed agency “Ontario Infrastructure Bank” (OIB), which will work to attract public-sector Read More
Read MoreOn October 17th WCC hosted its sixth annual TD Economic Update and again, Mr. Derek Burleton, Deputy Chief Economist at TD Bank, provided an informative presentation of the global and Canadian economies. Here are my (an economics laymen) takeaways from his presentation. General Trends The general consensus is that growth is expected to continue into Read More
Read MoreThe Region of Durham, along with other levels of government, is looking for new opportunities to support vulnerable residents seeking shelter and housing in the Region. The Region purchased the former Sunnycrest Nursing Home, now referred to as 1635 Dundas, as part of a system of supports to assist those experiencing or at risk of Read More
Read MoreThe Impact of Post-Secondary Orientation Activities in September September marks the beginning of a new chapter for countless students across the Durham Region. It’s a time of transition, adventure, and new beginnings. This is a week of firsts for students – the first time leaving home, being away from family and friends – and this Read More
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