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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
P.E.I. stores see downturn in spending as it gets more expensive to live
As 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.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022Sept. 19 holiday creating 'fractious environment' on P.E.I., says business group
Blake 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.
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Truth and Reconciliation
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. Learn more click here.
