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  • AGM 2026

  • Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting – Virtual Event

     

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online on June 18, 2026, making it easier than ever for members from across Atlantic Canada to participate. 

    Holding the AGM virtually allows all members to attend, stay informed on the organization’s work, and take part in important discussions about the future of our regional business community.

     

    Date: June 18, 2026

    Time: 1:30 PM (Atlantic)

    Location: Online

    Registration Deadline: June 4, 2026

     

    All Atlantic Chamber members are encouraged to register and join us for this important annual gathering. The virtual format ensures every member has the opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the path forward for the Atlantic business community. 

     

  • Welcome Our AGM Guest Speaker: Doug Griffiths

     

     

    We are pleased to welcome Doug Griffiths as our guest speaker for this year’s Annual General Meeting.

    Doug Griffiths is the President & CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, where he champions the growth and success of Edmonton’s business community. His career spans teaching, 13 years as an Alberta MLA, and consulting with communities across North America, bringing a bold and pragmatic approach to leadership.

    He is also the best-selling author of 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, a widely recognized book that has sparked meaningful dialogue and inspired transformation in communities across the continent.

    Passionate about building strong communities and thriving businesses, Doug is committed to helping position Edmonton — and communities like it — as the best places in Canada to grow and prosper.

    We look forward to his insights and the perspective he will bring to our AGM discussion.

     

    Mr. Griffiths Bio 

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  • Nomination Committee Report

     

     

  • The Nomination Committee would like to submit the following members for consideration and approval to serve on the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce for 2026-2027

    Members of the Executive Committee

    Chair – Dawn Binns

    1st Vice Chair – Noel Eustace

    2nd Vice Chair – Claire Ryan

    Secretary/Treasurer – Neil Rogers

    Past Chair –Margo Soucy

     

     

    Representing Chambers of Commerce

    1. Newfoundland & Labrador – Margo Soucy, CBDC Cabot (Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce)
    2. Newfoundland & Labrador –Marilyn Butland, Butland Communications (Labrador North Chamber of Commerce)
    3. Nova Scotia – Neil Rogers, Desjardins (Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce)
    4. Nova Scotia – Bill Dowe, Bill Dowe Trucking and Excavating (Cumberland Chamber of Commerce)
    5. Prince Edward Island – Dawn Binns, Dawn Binns Consulting (Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce)
    6. Prince Edward Island – Angela MacDonald, Angela MacDonald Consulting (Eastern Prince Edward Island Chamber of Commerce)
    7. New Brunswick – Noel Eustace, Instant Imprints (Fredericton Chamber of Commerce)
    8. New Brunswick – Michelle Duffie, Lounsbury Group (Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton)

    Representing Corporate Partners

    1. Cooke Inc. – Claire Ryan
    2. The Gray Group – Trevor MacLeod
    3. Cox & Palmer – Ben Ladner
    4. RBC – Colin Krulicki
    5. CN – Tom Bateman
    6. My East Coast Experience - Ifeanyi Emesih 
    7. Bell Aliant – Paul Mann

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    Truth and Reconciliation

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect. Learn more click here. 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                    

                                                                                 Marcus Gosse (ᒪᕒᐠᑲᐢ ᐧᑲᐢ) is a Newfoundland Mi’kmaq Artist