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Chambers & Boards of Trade in the News
Wednesday, May 13, 2020Businesses on P.E.I. are anxious to reopen, even if they're not sure what to expect when they do, says Gerard Adams, interim CEO of Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce. Read moreWednesday, May 13, 2020Many small businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19 mandated closures, and many of them require support and and guidance in creating their online presence. That’s why the St. John’s Board of Trade, Downtown St. John’s, Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce, Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and PCSP Chamber of Commerce partnered with their townships to launch TheNeighbourGood.ca — supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Read moreThursday, May 7, 2020Industry associations and regional chambers of commerce have been playing a behind-the-scenes role in providing clarity for business owners as the province prepares for its second phase of easing public health restrictions. Some of these associations, like the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, have been involved in communicating essential government programs to members, ranging from business capital to commercial lease rent deferral programs. Read moreWednesday, May 6, 2020MONCTON— The chambers of commerce of Greater Saint John, Greater Moncton and Fredericton have teamed up to launch a re-opening and recovery guide for businesses and organizations. The guide is available in both official languages. Read moreFriday, May 1, 2020As closures related to COVID-19 stretch on in Nova Scotia, the CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce said many local businesses continue to suffer. Patrick Sullivan said, although 65 per cent of businesses are still operating, the hospitality sector has been hit hard. Read moreFriday, May 1, 2020The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says she expect to see a lot of innovation come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheri Somerville said consumer confidence has been shaken by the pandemic and businesses will have to respond to that. Read moreThursday, April 30, 2020New Brunswick’s approach to reopening businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic is being applauded by a group representing the region’s chambers of commerce. Last week, provincial officials announced some restrictions were being loosened after a stretch of no new cases. Read moreWednesday, April 29, 2020New Brunswick’s approach to reopening businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is being applauded by a group representing chambers of commerce. Read moreMonday, April 27, 2020MONCTON – The chamber of commerce of Greater Moncton (CCGM) and 3+ Corporation are leading a stakeholder group on the region’s economic recovery, starting with a survey on the needs of Greater Moncton businesses. Read moreMonday, April 27, 2020MP Lawrence MacAulay says his phone has been ringing regularly since the coronavirus (COVID-19 strain) pandemic started to impact P.E.I. At least some of those calls have been to express concerns surrounding the delay of the Wood Islands ferry service — what he calls an important link for the economy of his Cardigan riding, which encompasses eastern P.E.I. Read more