Media Releases

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Whitby Chamber of Commerce Awarded Accreditation

January 9, 2023

At the recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Council of Canada, the Council was pleased to once again recognize the Whitby Chamber of Commerce for maintaining their accreditation status for the 15th year. Developed in 2004 by a team of chamber executives, in conjunction with provincial and territorial chambers and the Canadian Chamber Read More

Whitby Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Connect Women Event

December 20, 2022

WHITBY (December 20, 2022) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to announce its twelfth annual Connect Women Conference: Modernize with Marcom. This full-day experience will take place on March 2 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and will feature tremendous speakers and an opportunity to network. Business leaders understand that marketing has Read More

Whitby Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Black History Month Event

November 21, 2022

WHITBY (November, 21 2022) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to announce its third annual Black History Month Event: Creating Community. This half-day experience will take place on February 2 at Ajax Convention Centre and will feature tremendous speakers and an opportunity to network. It’s time to embark on this journey from Read More

Peter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled

November 11, 2022

Joe Drumm named 67th Peter Perry Award winner at annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) event. WHITBY, Ont., November 10, 2022 – Mayor Don Mitchell announced the 2022 Peter Perry Award recipient, Joe Drumm.  Community builder, volunteer and long-time Town of Whitby Council member, Joe Drumm was surprised at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce gala Read More

Business Achievement Award Finalists Announced

September 22, 2022

WHITBY (September 22, 2022) – 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 Thursday, November 10 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. This annual event recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated a passion Read More

2022 Mayoral Forum

September 8, 2022

WHITBY (September 9, 2022) – On September 12, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2022 Mayoral Forum at the Centennial Building. Members of the local media are invited to attend on behalf of their respective outlets. For free media accreditation please email Brenda Bemis at brenda@whitbychamber.org. The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is Read More

The Business Summit: Resilience and Reinvention

August 25, 2022

WHITBY (August 25, 2022) – On September 21, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) will be hosting its annual Business Summit. This year’s theme is Resilience and Reinvention and the event will take place at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. Check out our keynote speaker! Mark Harrison, Founder, MH3 Collective As if battling an Read More

The Business Summit: Resilience and Reinvention

July 15, 2022

WHITBY (July 15, 2022) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) announced today the in-person return of one of its signature events, The Business Summit. Being held at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility on September 21, this year’s summit will focus on how much stamina, creativity and recalibration a business requires daily. Like an Read More

Durham Business Alliance

January 5, 2022

Representing over 2,500 business members, the Durham Business Alliance came together in October 2021 to represent the collective interests of the business community in the Durham Region.  As members of chambers and boards of trade, our membership reflects the strength and diversity of the region and unites to advocate, collaborate and engage. Our mission is to empower, Read More

Peter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled

November 11, 2021

Howard Humphrey named 66th Peter Perry Award winner at annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) event. WHITBY, Ont., November 10, 2021 – Mayor Don Mitchell announced the 2021 Peter Perry Award recipient, Howard Humphrey, who was honoured posthumously. Humphrey was CEO of MTC, was known for being philanthropist who helped countless charities in the Durham Read More