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Monday, April 10, 2023
Halifax chamber calling for more in-office workers to help ‘stimulate’ downtown
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is calling on the city to adopt a hybrid work model requiring municipal employees to be in the office three to four days a week. As Megan King reports, the recommendation looks to help stimulate the downtown area – something local business owners are in favour of.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022'We've seen a real shift': Business owners looking for new ways to recruit, retain workers
Patrick 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.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Halifax Eyeing Commercial Tax Reforms To Help Struggling Businesses
Leading up to Halifax’s 2021-22 municipal budget, there was much debate about commercial tax rates in the city. A staff report earlier in the year suggested that the average residential and commercial tax bills increase by 1.9 percent. For businesses, this would increase the yearly property tax expenses by more than $800, on average.
Monday, April 26, 2021Halifax Businesses Feeling The Frustration With Latest Lockdown
Business leaders across the HRM are understandably frustrated after the province, just yesterday, announced another lockdown, due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce was clearly frustrated with the situation during an interview with Huddle Today. The severity of the restrictions announced yesterday took Sullivan by surprise.
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes 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.
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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