Chamber Advocacy

Welcome to our Chamber Advocacy page where our business advocacy and support initiatives are summarized. We decided to develop this page, as for decades now this committee and countless volunteers have continued to support and advocate on behalf of the business, but we often didn’t broadcast our efforts. The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is the Voice of Business and would like to showcase what the Advocacy Committee volunteers, who work tirelessly to represent our member’s interests, have achieved on your behalf.

2025 Business Advocacy and Support Initiatives:

April 2, 2025 -TARIFF RESPONSE-April 2
March 26, 2025 - Election Protocols
March 19, 2025 - Need for Strategic Investment in Ontario’s Post-Secondary Education System
March 18, 2025 - Key Whitby Updates from the Address of Mayor Roy
February 3, 2025 - Tariff Talks: What’s the Chamber Doing?

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Scan or click the QR code below and let us know what you think about our advocacy efforts.

What Members are Saying

I’m always promoting the Whitby Chamber to everyone I meet. I believe with the business’s participation they will become very connected in the community. The team are very helpful, fun and are proactive in hosting events to keep everyone engaged.

Pam Derry
Durham Radio Inc.

The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is not just about networking, it is the cornerstone for building sound business relationships. I have specific rewarding results that were 100% a result of my membership.

Dan White
Tax Audit Solutions

I always leave Java Jolt conversations feeling recalibrated and back on track.

Alison Galvan
The Food and Art Cafe

The Chamber is more than just a networking forum, the Chamber is my advocate, interpreter, cheerleader for shopping local and partner in doing business in Durham Region.

Brian Pallock
Dive Source Scuba Supply

As a new member I got to meet a number of people and make some significant connections. I look forward to many more opportunities to network and to support your valuable work.

Rob Elkington
Global Leadership Initiatives

I feel like I’ve made a very important connection and, as a bonus, a new friend! Many thanks for your assistance and continued support.

Katharine Leaman
Glass Doctor of Durham Region

Welcome to the Whitby Chamber! Natalie, Lorna and team are top drawer and well respected throughout Durham

Dustin Kellow
Durham Recruiting

An amazing group of people! Wonderful training, excellent networking opportunities and overall the mentors and cheerleaders you want in your corner!

Erin Guillemette
360insights

I attended Chamber on Tap and met a new contact who's become influential to my business. We've since become close friends and refer each other business, but we never would have connected without the Chamber. Chamber events are a great opportunity to share your story, and you never know who's listening!

Shaun Bernstein
The Write Stuff Agency

The new members' event was great last week, and I've made some amazing connections already! I love how active the Chamber is!

Julie Achtermeier
Lauft

I connected with a brand new member at the Chamber on Tap event last night, and in exchanging pleasantries through email this morning, he voiced how he was brand new, but last night he didn't feel brand new and enjoyed the format. So cudois for that!

Jayson Pohl
Lincoln Realty Ltd.

"The Peter Perry and Business Achievement Awards put on by our Chamber of Commerce was a spectacular evening giving us all a chance to celebrate the strength and leadership of our local business community. This was the event of the year."

Ryan Turnbull, MP

I truly enjoyed the diverse group of unique individuals that combined as such a formidable think tank! Whitby has some great minds and I have taken some of these great ideas back and presented them to our team at Paramount Pallet. I look forward to the next Java Jolt!

Philip Davreux
Paramount Pallet

The introduction from the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, especially from Lorna McGhee, was incredible. The presentation gave us a clear understanding of the tremendous work that has been accomplished over the years. We’re truly excited to become members and to be part of this amazing community.

Saliya Kurmankojoeva
Precision Landscaping