Chamber News

The 2021 Business Summit is Here

August 31, 2021

For the second year in a row, The Business Summit is going to be virtual… and AMAZING! “Culture Without Compromise” is 2021’s theme and it is in partnership with Great Places to Work. I have personally had an expo booth for several years, including a virtual expo booth in 2020. I always get value from Read More

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WCC’s Continued Advocacy Efforts

August 23, 2021

When various business organizations and levels of government began considering the concept of a vaccine passport, our members, community organizations and media reached out to the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) requesting our point of view. Instead of making assumptions, we agreed the best approach was to poll our members. With both the Ajax Chamber Read More

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee – A Year in Review

July 27, 2021

It’s been just over a year since the murder of George Floyd – an unarmed black man who died at the hands of a police officer on May 25, 2020, in Minnesota. I think it’s important to note this event because the graphic nature of the video captured by a teenaged girl triggered the global Read More

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Chamber Champion Story: Kerri King

July 26, 2021

Out of all the experiences I’ve had in my life—there’s nothing like connecting with other people. Making connections is something I have valued my whole life; whether it’s through work or in my personal life, I’ve found people to create beautiful things with—events, networks and art. Being a member of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, Read More

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Immigration and Economic Growth

July 6, 2021

Immigration in Durham Region The Durham Region demographic profile highlights that in 2016, 24% of Durham’s population were immigrants, a number that we will expect to increase with the next census results. The Town of Whitby and the broader Durham region is home to successful newcomer entrepreneurs and innovators. Immigration not only has a direct Read More

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