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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..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
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
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
Wednesday, August 8, 2018Networking…As anyone in business knows, it’s all about your network. And that means sometimes boldly embracing dreaded ‘networking’ events. And while some people make it look so easy, others simply cringe at the thought of entering a room full of people and saying ‘hello’ to a complete stranger. Read more
Monday, July 30, 2018I’m often asked about the Chamber by students, young professionals and entrepreneurs —what we’re about and if we can help them? And my answer is always a resounding YES! Having grown up in a city that was very connected to its Chamber 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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