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CHAMBER INSIDER | NOVEMBER 2020 | VOLUME 38
in this issue: board
nominations and
committee vacancies
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CHAMBER INSIDER | NOVEMBER 2020 | VOLUME 38
In this issue
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PETER PERRY & BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT
Terry Johnston named 65th Peter Perry Award winner
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nominations now open
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BOARD UPDATE
Quarterly update from Board reporting committees
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AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVE PATERSON
Celebrating 30 years of membership
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FULLY INSURED BENEFITS
By your HMA The Benefits People rep, Wendy Matton
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2021 BUYER’S GUIDE
Make sure your information appears correctly
22
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit: Metrolinx asking
the public to provide feedback
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NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
Whitby releases five-point plan to support economic
recovery
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from natalie upcoming events
What a year it’s been! I managed to deliver more mmornings: Fall Budget 2020 chamber on tap
think I say this every year,
but I don’t know that
than 10 free events monthly,
significant advocacy efforts
CIBC and transioTEK with Minister
this statement has ever and additional events Phillips and
resonated more deeply, and programming to help
down in my gut, than support our businesses. Mpp Coe
this year. Our business
community has been driven
to the brink, challenged,
forced to be innovative,
Back in September we
opened up our offices,
came back at 100 per cent
dec08 dec09 dec17
use technology, develop and managed to host three
new customer experiences signature events in that
and generally held on for time: our sold-out Fairway
dear life in many instances. Friday Golf Tournament,
#BeCustomerObsessed, virtual Business Summit,
our theme from this year’s and celebrated excellence
Business Summit couldn’t in style at the Peter Perry
mar02
have been more poignant, & Business Achievement
and who knew when we Awards. Our staff’s
chose it last November! collective dedication to our
I’ve witnessed incredible, membership reinforces the
brave and creative behaviors tagline that we launched in
and attitudes from our January 2020: Your Success
membership and its left me is Everything.
inspired.
Wishing your families and
I’m thankful for your ongoing your business health, success
support and contributions and above all happiness in
you make generously to the coming year.
our community and I’m also
thankful for the incredible
team I’ve had the pleasure
to work with. Through
the summer we saved
membership investment by Natalie Prychitko,
cutting down our staff and Chief Executive Officer,
hours to 50 per cent, yet Whitby Chamber of
Commerce
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Terry Johnston named 65th Peter a morning show host of
Durham Radio’s CKDO,
Perry Award winner at annual supporting more than
100 events a year through
fundraising as well as
Whitby Chamber event showcasing the great work
being done in Whitby and
across the Region. He is a
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Award winner, has received
“Are there any Peter Perrys year, the first Peter Perry Awards hosted by the WCC. multiple Rotary Club Paul
in this room tonight? Are was awarded to Donald Harris Fellowship Awards
On November 12, Mayor and was the Recipient of
there any in the Town of Wilson. Sixty-five years later, The 2020 Business Achievement
Don Mitchell announced the Ontario Association of
Whitby tonight?” Judge this tradition continues, Award winners are:
the 2020 Peter Perry Award Broadcasters Award for his
John Pritchard asked the recognizing outstanding
recipient, Terry Johnston. work in the community and
crowd at a 1955 dinner contributions made by an Business Achievement Award
Johnston lives in Whitby for his role in giving service
sponsored by the Whitby individual to the Town of 1-15 Employees
and has worked in Durham and charity groups a voice
Chamber of Commerce Whitby at the Peter Perry BlueLine Real Estate Group
Region for 28 years as on the radio. He is a Lifetime
(WCC). The following & Business Achievement
Director of Grandview Business Achievement Award
Children’s Foundation and 16-49 Employees
has played a significant The Food + Art Café
role in Epilepsy Durham,
Canadian Breast Cancer Business Achievement Award
Society, Heart and Stroke 50+ Employees
Foundation, Charles H. Best Golder
Diabetes Centre, MADD
Durham and the United Way. Not-for-Profit
“It’s not about yourself, it’s Organization of the Year
about what you can do for Durham Mental Health Services
others,” said the humble
Johnston as he delivered his New Business of the Year
acceptance speech on the Lev 2 Inc.
front steps of Deer Creek
to a crowd of his friends, Businessperson of the Year
colleagues and family. “The Jeff Dawley, Cybersecurity Compli-
late Jim Flaherty told me ance Corp.
to talk about what I cared
about – the small businesses
A surprised Terry Johnston accpeted the 2020 Peter Perry Award alongside his wife Susan in Durham Region. Those
Johnston on the outdoor steps of Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility.
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are the people who organize the words of the recipients enjoy a socially distanced
big events like Run for the this evening,” said Mayor meal at Deer Creek Golf
Cure and get involved in Mitchell in his address. “The & Banquet Facility and
Grandview Childrens Centre passion they show – the watch the show in-person,
and Station Gallery. Those creativity, the energy. We are while the community was
people put their heart and so lucky to have a business encouraged to support local
soul into these causes, and community that has those by ordering in and watching
I can give them a voice on qualities in such depth and the awards from the comfort
the radio. If you’ve written who are so supportive of of their homes.
a script or have been one each other. You all deserve
“I would like to thank the
of those organizers, thank our deep thanks.”
Chamber for the support
you for giving me the show
In the midst of a global and love they’ve given us
prep.”
pandemic, the WCC during these challenging
In addition to awarding managed a nine-month times,” said owner of
this prestigious honour, nomination and submission BlueLine Real Estate Group
the WCC had the privilege process with two priorities Stephen Jones, who was
of celebrating excellence in mind, recognizing a able to accept the Business
through the Business hard-working and resiliant Achievement Award 1-15
Achievement Awards. business community, while Employees virtually, live from
This year, businesses were exceeding health and safety his home.
awarded in six categories. requirements. This year’s
event welcomed 44 guests
“I was just so struck by
(finalists and partners) to
Chris Kellestine from Golder and Stephen Jones from BlueLine Real Estate Group were both
streamed in live from their homes to accept their awards.
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Whitby Chamber Board of Your participation in this
form to Natalie Prychitko
via email. Nominations
community.
Directors nominations now open nomination process creates
an excellent opportunity
for new voices to impact
must be received no later
than Friday, January 8,
2021. Any questions can be
The WCC is committed to
an inclusive, barrier-free
nomination process. If you
charting the way forward. directed to the Chair of our identify or experience any
Eligible candidates from Nomination Committee, barriers to your participation
racialized groups, those with Matthew Mackenzie, by in this process, please advise
The Whitby Chamber of preparing for and attending • Equity, Diversity &
the training and interest to email. us. We will do our best
Commerce (WCC) has now monthly Board of Directors Inclusion serve as Treasurer, and a to address any identified
opened its search for our meetings, attending
candidate for the Secretary Download the nomination obstacles and learn from it
new Board of Directors. multiple events, supporting • Law
are specifically encouraged form. to improve the process for
These Directors will be social media marketing
to put themselves forward future years. We genuinely
sworn in at our AGM and and being active in various • Human Resources
for nomination. Please consider want the most diverse and
begin their duties as of committees. Current Board
• Policy & Governance recommending others for inclusive Board possible to
March 31, 2021. Except for Committees include the
Nomination Process: this opportunity. Now more represent our membership
federal, provincial, regional Executive Committee,
• Owner/operator of than ever, the Chamber’s for the upcoming year.
or municipal employees Policy & Governance and
small or medium To be nominated for a rich history can only be
or elected officials, all Finance. Additionally, some
position on the Board of supported by a diverse
active members in good Board Members are asked business Directors, please submit group of active members,
standing and accepting our to participate as a conduit
The WCC proudly an your completed nomination ready to serve their business
updated Code of Conduct in Chamber committees
accredited Chamber,
are eligible to nominate or on Diversity, Equity
meaning that Industry
be nominated to serve as a & Inclusion; Advocacy or
Canada approves its by-laws,
Director. Membership. The Board of
which requires the Board of
Directors is strategic and is
Directors to participate in
Highlights: expected to take a senior
an annual election process.
leadership role in directing
The members shall elect
The Board of Directors our current and future state.
each Director at the Annual
represents a cross-section of
General Meeting for a one
businesses and organizations To ensure an ideal Board
(1) year term. All Directors
in the community. Serving of Directors, there must
shall be eligible for re-
is considered an excellent be diverse representation,
election for a maximum of
opportunity to assist the skills and abilities. In
five (5) additional terms (a
Chamber in defining and particular, cross-sectoral
total of six (6) years) but
reaching its objectives. All expertise or interest in the
must then retire from the
Directors are expected to following is appreciated:
Board for a minimum of one
commit substantial time
• Finance (1) year before becoming
and effort to give the
eligible for re-election to the
proper attention to their
Board.
responsibilities, including
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member. Members of the of relevant DEI issues, you Over the last year, this
Board Update committee reflect a cross-
section of professional and
will see questions within
the WCC’s annual survey
committee has developed
a new member lifecycle
Your new quarterly update from the Chamber Board lived experience in relation (launching in January) to that included highlighting
to diversity, equity and include a membership areas for opportunity as new
of Directors inclusion. Tricia Williams census designed to offer members engage with the
from geekspeak Commerce some insight into the Chamber in their first year,
The Whitby Chamber of submitted as part of this Diversity, Equity & is the committee’s inaugural diversity and background the Chamber Champions
Commerce (WCC) Board process, advocating for Inclusion Chair, offering strong of the current membership. program, reviewed Savings
of Directors are member support related to personal leadership and insight to By asking these questions, Partners, reviewed staff
The Diversity, Equity &
volunteers who have protective equipment, lead the committee to the Chamber commits to recommendation to
Inclusion (DEI) committee
shown an interest in using broadband access and success. The committee creating programming leverage the FanSaves
is the newest of the
their time and expertise skilled trades opportunities. has two vacancies and any tailored to the membership, mobile app and continues
Chamber’s committees,
to guide the WCC. There Chamber member in good holding space for the stories to evaluate opportunities to
Bovie also represented formed in July 2020. The
are also many volunteer standing with professional and business journeys of enhance the membership
the WCC membership at a committee was created
opportunities through or lived experience is members. As well, the experience. This committee
recent roundtable hosted with the goal of fostering
Chamber committees, three invited to apply to sit on the committee is organizing meets monthly and is
by MPP Coe and Prabmeet and institutionalizing
of which report directly commttiee. an event on February 2 looking for two new
Sarkaria, the Minister of policies, practices and
to the Board: Advocacy; celebrating Black History committee members.
Small Business and Red strategies to support and The DEI Committee meets
Membership and Diversity, Month and has launched
Tape Reduction. Discussions accelerate DEI goals within monthly and has quickly got If you’re interested in
Equity & Inclusion. In order a call out to members to
focused on equity across the WCC and the business to work identifying starting joing either the DEI or
to increase transparency, the participate in the business
the business sector for community. Working towards points to effect change and Membership Committees,
Board of Directors will be panel. Keep an eye out for
supports to manage this goal, the committee growth within the Chamber. email Natalie Prychtiko for
providing quarterly updates more information!
COVID-19, concerns about has outlined specific As part of the objective to the Terms of Reference and
from these three committees
Durham Region moving objectives to strengthen provide advice on how to Membership application forms.
in this publication.
back to Stage 2 modified organizational diversity, increase engagement of
Advocacy Committee public health measures and equity and inclusion Another important
the business community
supporting the Durham competencies within the committee in the Chamber is
Recent weeks have been to foster dialogue to gain
Region ICON broadband Chamber and to provide the Membership Committee.
incredibly busy for the a greater understanding
network application. consultation, research and
Advocacy Committee. As
report finding in order to
Share
part of the pre-budget The Advocacy Committee
make recommendations
consultation process, Chris is thrilled the Province We’re looking
as necessary on DEI
Bovie, Chair of the Advocacy released various tax reform
matters within the WCC for Black business
Committee, presented to measures aimed at reducing
membership. owners in our
your
the Minister of Finance the tax burden on small
Rod Phillips, Minister Peter business in the 2020 Fall The committee is currently membership
Bethlenfalvy, MPP Lorne Budget. The WCC Advocacy composed of eight Chamber interested in
Coe and MPP Lindsey Park. Committee has been members, a Town of Whitby
story
This presentation mirrored actively pursuing tax reform liaison, a Region of Durham participating as
the written submission that advocacy for many years. liaison, a WCC Board panellists
the Advocacy Committee liaison and a WCC staff
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An interview with Dave Paterson: Royal Ashburn has been a
labour of love and we have
clubs in your hands? How
old were you when you
to build relationships within
our community. Again, for
Celebrating 30 years of Chamber continued to grow and
improve throughout our 57-
year history.
started golfing?
Obviously we grew up with
those who don’t know, the
Chamber is a champion for
the business community
membership Your father, Wilson
Paterson, was named the
golf and started playing at
a very young age with our
father. My earliest memories
and a great resource so I
encourage all businesses to
get involved on whatever
2009 Peter Perry Award are teeing it up at the 150-
level you are comfortable
winner for his outstanding yard marker and playing
with.
contributions to our from there. Today I still love
Each year, the Whitby networking event. These After 57 years we have community. What was that golf and try to play as much What has been your
Chamber of Commerce events were very popular amassed a great deal of experience like for him? as I can. biggest takeaway or lesson
(WCC) recognizes member and I walked into a room history, but it all started learned from your time
milestones by dropping by of unfamiliar faces and in 1959 when my father It was an overwhelming What’s your favourite Town
as part of the Whitby
long-time Chamber member was overwhelmed to say Wilson Paterson purchased experience for him and one of Whitby spot to grab
Chamber of Commerce
businesses to deliver a the least. Not to mention farmland and started he is still very humbled and some grub?
membership?
certificate congratulating I was doing a two-minute constructing his vision. In proud of. Wilson is a very
There are so many great
them on their membership presentation on our business 1961 we unofficially opened modest person and has Whitby has an amazing
spots to eat in Whitby, but I
and dedication to the with all eyes on me. Since with nine holes late in the lived a very accomplished business community filled
really like The Brock House.
business community. Local then the room has changed golf season and then in life. What many people with so many talented
The atmosphere is great, the
staple Royal Ashburn Golf to familiar faces and many 1962 opened officially as a don’t know about him is he people achieving successes
bar is great, and the food is
Club is celebrating their businesspeople in the room Championship 18-hole golf was instrumental in starting we should all be proud of.
always good.
30th year as part of the I call friends – so to anyone course. Since then we have and promoting junior golf Put yourself out there and
membership, so we took reading this don’t be hosted the Fall Canadian throughout Durham Region. You are a past president get involved because you
this opportunity to ask intimidated, we Tour Qualifier for He took it upon himself of the Whitby Chamber really do reap what you sow!
owner Dave Paterson a few live and work more than 35 to contact all of the golf of Commerce Board of
What is something most
questions about his business in a great years, the courses in Durham Region Directors. Why did you
people don’t know about
and family history in the community. Canadian and have each course decide to volunteer to sit
you?
Durham Region. Open donate hundreds of rounds on the Board?
Royal of golf. The passes were
Qualifying I work hard, but I
Royal Ashburn has been Ashburn then distributed throughout I enjoy being involved
round, appreciate time outdoors
a member of the Whitby is a family Durham’s high schools in the community and
the Royal with friends and family
Chamber of Commerce for owned and allowing thousands of kids it seemed like a great
Canadian above all.
30 years! Tell us about your operated to compete in organized opportunity to achieve this.
Golf
earliest Chamber memory. business in sport within the Durham The Whitby Chamber is a
Association
the Durham District School Board and great organization and is
As a second-generation University/
Region. Can Lake Ontario Secondary so well connected at the
Paterson I am unable to go College National
you tell us a little School Athletics. local business level, but
back 30 years, but my first Championships twice
bit about the history of the also with our municipal
Chamber memory goes and many other local tour
golf club? So, were you and your and regional leaders, so it
back to my first breakfast events. For our family
brother born with golf provides a great opportunity
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Fully insured benefits: to probate. Additionally,
where the beneficiary is
through the worse situation
their family has to encounter.
Are they the right fit a minor and there is no
named trustee, there can be
months of delay and legal For more information
for your small proceedings in order to have
a trustee named after the
contact:
Wendy Matton,
business?
fact and recover the benefit.
Group Benefits Consultant
When you consider 905-668-3518
the nominal cost to your
organization, whether you
from your Chamber Benefits Plan rep, Wendy Matton are providing a flat $25,000
- $50,000 or an earnings-
based life insurance benefit,
Many initially feel that life plans, the life insurance their annual earnings.
when you’re dealing with
insurance is not a necessary component is often mirrored
Taxability of benefits and grieving families, as an
component of a group plan, with accidental death &
probate employer, you have a large
citing that they already have dismemberment which
impact when you help them
some in place. However, means that double the Life insurance premiums
as discussions deepen, the benefit will be paid if the paid by the employer on
number of individuals who death is accidental. the employees’ behalf
don’t know what or how is considered a taxable
Common structure of
much coverage they have benefit. This simply means
group life offerings
in place is surprising. And, the premium is subject to
in many instances, they While flat amounts income tax and will show up
have “mortgage” insurance are available, as part of in box 40 of their T4 slip. The
(bank’s description) whereby compensation, it is not payout of these benefits,
the bank, (not a loved one) is unusual to provide a life however, are tax-free to the
the beneficiary. insurance benefit based on beneficiary and they’re not
an individual’s earnings. In subject to probate.
Why group life insurance?
larger groups, you may opt
Two important caveats to
Group life insurance for differences in that option
this are when there is no
is low in a cost. Plus, between different subgroups
named beneficiary and a
depending on the group or ‘classes’ of employee.
minor being designated a
size, medical underwriting For example, senior roles
beneficiary without a named
may not be required within the organization
trustee. In the first example,
which can be extremely that have a larger impact
when there is no named
important to employees on the company’s financial
beneficiary, a life insurance
who may otherwise be outcomes may have a
benefit is paid out to the
uninsurable. Within group benefit that is 2x or 3x of
estate and becomes subject
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2021 Buyer’s Guide
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Neighbourhood News Neighbourhood News
Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit: Metrolinx Whitby releases five-point plan to support local
asking the public to provide feedback economic recovery
Whitby Town Council The plan identifies businesses through:
unanimously approved a 58 action items to help
• the What’s Open
local Economic Recovery minimize the ongoing
Whitby portal to help
Plan aimed at supporting impacts of mandated
encourage residents to
Whitby business through COVID-19 shutdowns on
#ShopLocal
the pandemic to the end of local businesses. New
2021. actions to be taken include: • a dedicated webpage
for COVID-19 business
Whitby’s Five-Point Plan • the availability of
resources to make it
for economic recovery is grants for renovations
easier for businesses
focused on: related to reopening
to access information
requirements for
• retaining existing like available financial
properties in Downtown
businesses by providing supports
Whitby and Downtown
resources and support
Brooklin • free parking and
programs
15-minute parking
• collaboration with
• revitalizing and spaces in our
Palette Skills to help
rediscovering Whitby’s downtowns to support
The Durham-Scarborough present and seek feedback specific to the downtown provide Whitby
downtowns and safe curbside pick-up
Bus Rapid Transit project on the preliminary design design. The WCC Advocacy businesses with access
managing the main
proposes approximately and results of the technical Committee have been to skills training • a fast-tracked outdoor
street impact
36 kilometres of dedicated studies, including potential engaged in learning and programs for new patio permit process
transit infrastructure, impacts and proposed providing feedback to • fostering and sustaining and in-demand job
opportunities • free business
connecting downtown mitigation measures. Metrolinx since 2019. the innovation economy
development webinars
Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, The Public Information • engaging with post- • new supports and virtual events to
If you are a business along
Pickering and Scarborough. Centre will run until Friday, secondary institutions to help local share best practices and
the Hwy #2 corridor, please
This project builds on the December 18, 2020. and other service businesses navigate help keep businesses
feel free to reach out to
existing PULSE service and providers to improve the government connected virtually
Metrolinx presented to natalie@whitbychamber.org
will provide more dedicated and match people’s procurement process
Town of Whitby Council for more details. Provide To read the full Economic
transit infrastructure along skillsets to work and more easily bid
in November, and Whitby your feedback to Metrolinx Recovery Plan, visit whitby.
Highway 2 and Ellesmere opportunities through on local infrastructure
Chamber of Commerce here. ca/businessresources.
Road to connect to education and training projects and business
(WCC) members in
Scarborough Centre. service opportunities
the downtown had the • improving customer
The purpose of the Public opportunity to attend a service processes and In addition, the Town will
Information Centre is to Metrolinx presentation business experiences continue to support local
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