Chamber News

Whitby Mayoral candidates Andrea Kennedy and Don Mitchell at Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo

Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo keeps community informed

October 1, 2018

In advance of Whitby residents flocking to the polls on October 22, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) hosted the 2018 Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo to ensure voters were informed. The event took place on September 26 at Durham College’s (DC) W. Galen Weston Centre for Food. During the candidate expo portion of the Read More

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Jerry Archer and Carolyn Ellis emceeing 2017 gala.

2018 Business Achievement Award finalists announced

September 27, 2018

Since 1955, Whitby has had the distinct pleasure of honouring outstanding accomplishments in the community. In the Chamber’s 90th year, this tradition continues with publicly recognizing local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards hosted by Read More

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Corette Miller, Diane White, Mitch LePage and Travis Dutka on the stage.

Getting back to basics with the Chamber’s Learn Series

September 26, 2018

Members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) and post-secondary students got back to basics on September 19 at the WCC’s second instalment of its Learn Series. The event featured a panel of professionals who guided attendees through the basic concepts of human resources. Panellists included Travis Dutka from 360insights, Mitch LePage from Predictive Success Read More

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Members and staff pose for ribbon cuttting in front of new Chamber office.

Whitby Chamber of Commerce celebrates new office space with its Open House & Block Party

August 22, 2018

The celebrations spilled out on to the street during the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) Open House & Block Party on August 15. To celebrate the non-profit organization’s new office, located at 209 Dundas Street East in downtown Whitby, the WCC team invited neighbours, members and dignitaries to tour the new space, participate in the Read More

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Members pose for group photo after Lynde Creek Spring Cleanup

Members clean up in Brooklin

August 1, 2018

More than 60 community members worked together at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s second Lynde Creek Spring Cleanup on June 1. Sponsored by Skyview Electronics, the event kicked off in Brooklin Kinsmen Park with lunch provided by Pita Pit Whitby. After a review of safety rules from Christine Ball, Executive Director of partnering organizer EcoBusiness Read More

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