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CEO's Blog
A gathering of random reflections from Atlantic Chamber CEO Sheri Somerville about business and other matters in Atlantic Canada.
Monday, November 4, 2019Innovation. It’s not new, but rather fundamental to our very existence. But is it in our corporate DNA? It's certainly a hot topic in Atlantic Canada, so I found this article featuring a chat with Gary Pisano interesting. Read more
Sunday, August 18, 2019Interesting guidance from PwC’s 2019 Global Consumer Insights Survey. Traditionally, a lot of time is spent measuring and creating a unique value proposition and delivering ROI to fuel customer engagement and satisfaction. But global trends are indicating its time to add a new metric to the mix—Return on Experience (ROX). Read more
Saturday, July 13, 2019My friend Rivers Corbett shared a good article in Forbes today by its senior editor, Jack Kelly, who talks about the unintended consequences of the $15/hr minimum wage. In response, Rivers made the comment that “we need to understand the double edge of this contentious issue” and that “we must also protect the entrepreneur.” I agree and would include small business broadly in this regard. We must be sure we balance appropriately the socio-economic conditions being implemented—for today and for the future. Read more.png)
Saturday, July 6, 2019You know what’s really, really, great? When you meet the ‘doers’ of the world. You know, those people who instinctively say: ‘oh yeah? watch me!’ when others tell them ‘it can’t be done.’ Yesterday I had just that kind of meeting with two doers. Read more
Friday, February 22, 2019When I speak with any of the Chambers or Boards of Trade teams and board members from across Atlantic Canada, one common attribute rises to the top: they are ardent supporters of business and their communities. Read more
Wednesday, January 23, 2019This is the best analogy I’ve heard in a while. When speaking with Doug Griffiths, author of '13 Ways to Kill Your Community,' recently about community building and the path to economic prosperity, he said to me (loosely paraphrased): "A spider doesn’t focus on the entire web, it focuses on one thread at a time...you really need to focus on one thing and the rest will come." Read more
Tuesday, January 8, 2019I love my profession, sailing and travel. So I was surprised to read a book on vacation I thought would fuel my desire to sail abroad, but that turned out to be an amazing leadership book. Read more
Thursday, November 1, 2018Building credibility and trust: the intrinsic value of chamber membership. Read more
Wednesday, October 10, 2018At least once a week, I’m asked Why should I join a chamber—which is essentially code for the age-old question: what’s in it for me? And while some may consider the question to be selfish or self-serving, I believe it is exactly THE most critical, and absolutely, the right question to be asking before shelling out your hard-earned dollars for membership. Read more
Friday, August 31, 2018It’s always interesting when I am asked about the value and relevance of the Chamber in today’s business climate. Ultimately the Chamber’s value and relevance is demonstrated in the delivery upon a single goal: to further the interests of businesses in a local area. And in the current Atlantic Canadian economic climate, furthering business interests is critically important. Read more
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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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