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Statement from the WCC Board of Directors

July 3, 2020

We, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, want to address some recent messages circulating online regarding our staff and volunteers. Since its inception, the mission of the Chamber has been to empower, connect and advocate for the entire business community, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or other intersecting identities which make us unique. As a Read More

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Chamber launching Diversity & Inclusion Committee

June 17, 2020

The tragic losses and countless victims all over the world have been met with a mixture of sadness and anger but must inspire action and real change. For generations we’ve witnessed the impact of systemic racism that has oppressed black, racialized and indigenous people. Change is long overdue, and the WCC joins the voices and Read More

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Building resilience in business: creating a market that meets the needs of customers

June 16, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has unleashed an unprecedented shock to our economic and social systems. Business owners, operators and job providers are facing tough circumstances and revenue shortfalls. Resilient businesses pay close attention to the controllable in their operations to survive and move on. Focus on the following elements to pivot and rebuild your business: First, Read More

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An interview with 2020 Jim Lavelle Award winner: Keith Cowley

June 10, 2020

On May 28, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) held its Annual General Meeting in which it updated its membership on programming and finances as well as introduced the 2020-21 Board of Directors. In addition, the Chamber team had the pleasure of recognizing an individual for their volunteerism and commitment to the WCC by naming Read More

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Building a greener Ontario

June 2, 2020

I am proud to work for a company that strives to make positive contributions to the Whitby community – both as a normal course of business and during a public health emergency. Gerdau manufactures structural steel, piling, rebar, merchant bar, and special bar quality products for the agricultural, automotive, construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining Read More

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