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Chamber's News
Thursday, December 1, 2022The local holiday shopping initiative this year from the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce is a Holiday Shopping Passport. Read moreWednesday, November 16, 2022As the cost of everything rises on P.E.I. — the province with the highest inflation rate in the country for the 20th straight month — consumers are spending less at local businesses, especially for those non-essential items. Both the Summerside and Charlottetown area chambers of commerce say they are hearing from members that spending is down and it comes at a time when businesses are also dealing with rising costs. Read moreWednesday, November 9, 2022Patrick Sullivan is the president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce says many of his members are being forced to reduce hours, offer higher wages and continually search for new employees to hire. Read moreFriday, October 21, 2022On Thursday at St. Andrew’s District Community Center, the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2022 recipients of the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Read moreFriday, September 23, 2022The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the discovery of historical business records that date back to the 1900s. The records date back to Jan. 24, 1900, detailing the organizing of the chamber, which was known at the time as the Summerside Board of Trade. Read moreTuesday, September 20, 2022Robert Godfrey, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said even $15 is a lot for businesses to absorb. "The chamber supports modest increases in the minimum wage, I want to make that clear — very much so. But we're talking about an 8.6 per cent raise for people making minimum wage now," he said Read moreFriday, September 16, 2022Tammy Rix, CEO of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce, said while the extension of the closure is not a surprise, it is a serious problem. Read moreWednesday, September 14, 2022Blake Doyle, president of the Summerside Chamber of Commerce, says the P.E.I. government should have consulted with businesses before deciding to make Sept. 19 a one-time statutory holiday. Read moreTuesday, September 13, 2022Rick Alright, executive director of the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce, says an economic impact assessment of the service is needed and is calling on the Houston government to stop criticizing the Yarmouth ferry service and to conduct an economic analysis to get a true sense of its impact. Read moreTuesday, September 6, 2022"Some of the established businesses have told us that it's their best year in the history of their business," said Julia Halbleib, office manager for the St. Andrews Chamber of Commerce. "Even the shoulder seasons are looking very busy so it's not just July and August but also into October." Read more
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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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