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A gathering of random reflections from Atlantic Chamber CEO Sheri Somerville about business and other matters in Atlantic Canada.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019Weaving A Unique Community Web
This is the best analogy I’ve heard in a while. When speaking with Doug Griffiths, author of '13 Ways to Kill Your Community,' recently about community building and the path to economic prosperity, he said to me (loosely paraphrased): "A spider doesn’t focus on the entire web, it focuses on one thread at a time...you really need to focus on one thing and the rest will come."
Sheri Somerville
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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.
