• CEO's Blog

    Member To Member Deals
    A gathering of random reflections from Atlantic Chamber CEO Sheri Somerville about business and other matters in Atlantic Canada.
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    Are you ready for a career in advanced manufacturing?
    Wednesday, July 8, 2020
    Students have the opportunity to be a part of a thriving and exciting industry with a career in advanced manufacturing. We are not talking about old-style manufacturing and the factories of yesterday that were male-dominated and involved heavy manual labour, but rather highly technical and automated facilities that make use of smart technologies and processes. Read more
    advanced manufacturing | technology | students
    Getting Personal: Advancing the Human Experience in a Technological World
    Wednesday, January 8, 2020
    As a communications professional, it’s been wonderful to watch and incorporate into practice innovative new technologies. Technology certainly has changed my profession over the last 20 years. Interestingly, reading about consumer trends surrounding AI and digital technologies in 2020, the common theme underpinning projections is a resurrection of the human experience—getting back to basics, nostalgic marketing, and refreshed retail (GlobalWebIndex report on Consumer Trends in 2020 globalwebindex.com/reports/trends-2020). Read more
    business | communication | technology | innovation

  • Business Truth & Reconciliation Business Truth & Reconciliation

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.

     

    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.

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