• Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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    The Board of Directors comprises business leaders from multiple disciplines from throughout Atlantic Canada. As the governing body for the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC), they act in the best interests ACC, its stakeholders, member chambers and its corporate and affinity partners. The board is responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs of ACC to ensure it is delivering on its organizational goals and objectives.

    The Board of Directors comprises up to eight directors elected by local chambers of commerce and boards of trade (two per province) and up to seven directors elected from the corporate membership. Elections take place annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

     

    The last AGM took place in on June 1, 2023 where Chad Peters, President and CEO of Lynwood Strategies was elected as ACC's board chair for 2023-2024.

     

  • 2023 - 2024 ACC Board of Directors Profiles

     

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  • ACC Staff

  • Rhonda Tulk-Lane Rhonda Tulk-Lane

    Chief Executive Officer

    Phone:  709-351-0291  

    E-Mail: rhonda@atlanticchamber.ca

    Rhonda's mission is to help people succeed. Rhonda enjoys the challenge of wearing many different hats – Imperfect human being, wife, mother of two amazing kids, alumni of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference, Chair - Member Value Committee ICD-NL,  Chair- School Council Roncalli Central Highschool, Mentor- Atlantic Study and Stay Program, Past Chair-Community Sector Council NL, Past President-Public Service Toastmasters Club, lobbyist, and motivational speaker. Eclectic in both her tastes and interests, she has been successful in a number of professional positions.

    Success oriented herself, Rhonda is equally concerned with helping those around her achieve success in their lives by providing mentorship and guidance.

    To this end, her best advice is to stay positive and have an “I CAN ATTITUDE”. Past President of Positive Thinkers Club, St. John’s Chapter, Rhonda truly believes that hard work and a positive attitude will change your world and get you where you want to go!

    Talk to Rhonda about membership, strategy, good governance, vision, pain points, and investment.

  • Glenn Davis Glenn Davis

    VP Policy & Exports Markets Manager 

    Phone: 902-292-0121

    E-Mail: glenn@atlanticchamber.ca

    Talk to Glenn about business growth, export subsidies, and strategy development.

  • Brandon Ellis Brandon Ellis

    Senior Manager, Policy 

    Phone: 902-561-2118  

    E-Mail: brandon@atlanticchamber.ca

    Contact Brandon about Policy, Government Relations, or Chamber Spaces.

  • Tracy Beaver Tracy Beaver

    Director of Operations

    Phone: 902-698-0265  

    E-Mail: tracy@atlanticchamber.ca

    Talk to Tracy about Chamber member benefits, invoices, accreditation, bylaws, network connections.

  • Patti Colson Patti Colson

    Manager, Communications & PR 

    Phone: 902-694-2210

    Email: patti@atlanticchamber.ca

    Talk to Patti about communications, social media, client relationships, and marketing. 

  • Meet Our New Interns Meet Our New Interns

  • Folashade Osibeluwo Folashade Osibeluwo

     Folashade is a dedicated and motivated Administrative Professional with a Bachelors in Human Resource   Management. She has garnered years of experience across industries providing exceptional customer service   and enjoys offering staff support in a Business environment. She is responsible and capable of prioritizing   activities while maximizing resources to achieve goals.

  • Aminat Nureni Aminat Nureni

     Aminat Nureni is a Business Development Professional with a great passion for Product Management. She   graduated with a Bachelor's and has worked in various fields from Manufacturing where she handles Export   and Stock to Finance and recently Tech. She enjoys working on user-interface designs and beyond work, she   stays connected with friends or creates new recipes. Aminat thrives on blending her business skills with her   creative side.

  • Business Truth & Reconciliation 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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