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Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards Winners of 2023

November 14, 2023

Peter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled Fred Martin named 68th Peter Perry Award winner at annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) event. Picture with his family: https://www.whitbychamber.org/attend-events/peter-perry-business-achievement-awards/ WHITBY, Ont., November 10, 2023 – Mayor Liz Roy announced the 2023 Peter Perry Award recipient,  Fred Martin who for over 35 years went above and Read More

Business Achievement Award Finalists Announced

October 4, 2023

  WHITBY (October 4, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) announced today the finalists for their Business Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala on Friday, November 10 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. This annual event recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated Read More

The Business Summit: Everything Counts!

August 16, 2023

WHITBY (August 16, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), along with Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade and Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the joint chambers Business Conference. This full-day event will focus on the challenges and opportunities leadership brings, how to leverage local talent, dynamic speakers and Read More

Whitby Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New CEO

June 7, 2023

WHITBY (June 5, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to introduce its new Chief Executive Officer, Susanne Gagnon. Susanne has been with the WCC for over a year and a half in the role of Manager, Events & Communications and brings over 25 years of experience to her new role as Read More

Nominations Open for the Prestigious Peter Perry Award

May 29, 2023

WHITBY (May 29, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Peter Perry Award. Since 1955, WCC has been proud to honour one outstanding individual by recognizing their lifetime achievements and commitment to the community at the annual Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala celebration. Peter Perry Read More

WCC Welcomes the Afro Caribbean Business Network to The Landing Pad!

May 8, 2023

  WHITBY (May 8, 2023) – Here at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), not only do our downtown businesses engage with our partner the Downtown Whitby BIA, but we’ve now got a new service for business owners of African and Caribbean heritage. The Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) is now located at our offices! ACBN’s Read More

Business Achievement Award Nominations Close May 17th

May 5, 2023

WHITBY (May 5, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s Business Achievement Award (BAA) online nominations close on May 17th! We have the distinct pleasure of honouring outstanding accomplishments in the community and will publicly recognize local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The Read More

Connect Women Conference: Opportunities!

February 6, 2023

Select tickets are still available for our 12th annual Connect Women conference focuses on marketing! Business leaders understand that marketing has to modernize to drive their objectives, but they are less sure what specifically that means. Too often, they focus on a handful of initiatives or capabilities and then grow frustrated when the promised value doesn’t appear. Read More

3rd Annual Black History Month Event

January 27, 2023

WHITBY (January 27, 2023) – Join the largest Black History Month business event in the Region! Hosted by the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, this half-day event will feature tremendous speakers, inspiration and networking. In addition to Isaac Olowolafe and Read More

3rd Annual Black History Month Event

January 27, 2023

WHITBY (January 27, 2023) – Join the largest Black History Month business event in the Region! Hosted by the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, this half-day event will feature tremendous speakers, inspiration and networking. In addition to Isaac Olowolafe and Read More