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Chamber's News
Monday, March 18, 2024The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Bell as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the organization. Read moreFriday, March 1, 2024The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the 2024-2025 provincial operating budget with a mixed reaction, welcoming movements in personal taxation, but noting a lack of investments in business and programs to address labour shortages. Read moreMonday, February 26, 2024he Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) welcomes recent commitments to accelerate housing development, including the announcement that the Town of Cornwall has reached an agreement with the federal government to fast-track more than 140 homes over the next three years through the Housing Accelerator Fund, and the release of the province’s Housing Strategy. Read moreThursday, February 15, 2024On December 14th, 2023, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce delivered a letter to Minister of Health, The Honourable Bruce Fitch, concerning uncertainty surrounding the plan for a Hybrid Operating Room at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Read moreThursday, December 14, 2023The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Bianca McGregor as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 15, 2024. Read moreWednesday, August 16, 2023Putting the pieces together for success can be difficult for any business, but especially for those that have lots of passion, but little experience. That was the situation Karen Allen found herself in when she made a leap of faith to purchase what is now one of the most thriving businesses in the Cape Breton hamlet of Whycocomagh, Brook Village Grocery. The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce (SACOC) had the blueprint Allen needed to put the pieces in place. After an in-person visit from the executive director who traveled from more than an hour away in Port Hawkesbury to extoll the virtues of chamber membership, Allen decided to join. Read moreTuesday, August 15, 2023“Rebecca has made her mark on the Eastern Shore and over the past seven years has worked hard to invite others to the Eastern Shore to enjoy all that we have to offer,” said Janice Christie, president of the Sheet Harbour Chamber of Commerce and Civic Affairs. “She was up against challenges as she brought her vision to fruition: She was young, female, lived in a rural community and was in a predominately male profession. But, she worked very hard to make her business viable, and has helped put us on the map and has made a significant contribution to the economy of our community.” Read moreTuesday, August 15, 2023Grocery shopping is a lifetime necessity, but it now has become a scavenger hunt of sorts. “Last summer, coming out of COVID, it was gun-ho let’s get back to normal, this year I think with the interest rate and inflation environment, people are being a little careful,” said Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer, John Wishart. At this point there is also no guarantee on when inflation will decrease or stabilize, which is causing some concern. Read moreWednesday, August 2, 2023A daily flight to Toronto and Montreal is the only commercial air traffic leaving Sydney making for a quiet terminal and grounds throughout the day. “I think it's disappointing to see that we are down to one airline and one flight per day,” said Jenna Lahey, CEO of Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read moreMonday, July 17, 2023The Eastern P.E.I. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public meeting to discuss disruptions in ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia on July 18. Chamber president Bill Aitken said unscheduled stoppages to the ferry service have affected local businesses and travellers. 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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