Who We Are

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is the largest accredited business association in Atlantic Canada, we improve the business environment. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization comprised of local chambers and corporate partners in Atlantic Canada, ACC represents more than 16,000 businesses of all sizes and in all sectors through its network of 90 chambers of commerce in the four Atlantic provinces. As a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we are connected to a national network of more than 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 businesses from coast to coast—the largest and most influential business association in Canada.

Within ACC there are four (4) provincial divisions of ACC, namely

1. Newfoundland and Labrador Division
2. Nova Scotia Division
3. Prince Edward Island Division
4. New Brunswick Division

The provisions of these by-laws are intended to govern the incorporated entity known as the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Inc. and conform with the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, S.C. 2009, C.23

History

• 1896 Ten (10) affiliated Boards of Trade in region meet and form the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade (MPBoT.)

• 1974 The MPBoT and Newfoundland Chamber of Commerce join forces to become Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce (APCC.)

• 1985 The provincial sections of the APCC attain the individual status of Provincial Chambers of Commerce, and continue operating within the by-laws of the APCC.

• 2013 The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Inc.-Chambre de commerce de l’Atlantique Inc. is continued under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, operating under a new name, one integrated business model and new by-laws came into effect.

Vision, Mission, Mandate & Values

Vision

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce partners to positively impact a strong, vibrant and growing Atlantic Canada.

Mission

We will be the one, strong, unified voice for the chamber business network in the Atlantic region through:

1. Regional policy development and advocacy.

2. Chamber and member services across the region.

3. Promotion of economic growth initiatives.

Mandate

ACC will focus on policy development and advocacy through the chamber network, member services and economic growth initiatives

Values

1. Members: our members are our priority. We strive to bring the greatest value to them by targeting our efforts and aligning our resources with them in always in our mind.

2. Collaboration: we are a collective voice based on consultation, the sharing of information, and collaboration with our members of all sizes, like-minded organizations, and the business community.

3. Diversity & Inclusion: we strive to create an organization that reflects the communities we serve. The ACC ensures an active, productive workplace environment free from bullying and harassment.

4. Innovation: we go all out when it comes to innovation. We encourage continuous learning for staff and directors, asking questions, trying new things and yes failing!

5. Principled and Accountable: we make decisions based on facts and evidence with the business community as the beneficiary. We communicate our actions and outcomes.