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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, January 11, 2021Over the last year the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce has been leading a campaign to generate awareness of the immense benefits for Atlantic Canadian businesses in adopting advanced manufacturing systems and processes. We know that for some companies this sounds like a big leap to transition a traditional manufacturing business into a high-tech factory, but it doesn’t have to happen overnight, or even all at once. Read more
Thursday, September 17, 2020…the only constant in life is change. Well, we are certainly neck deep in that in 2020. I love today's insight from McKinsey & Company because the approach and skills they discuss have never been more important than they are during and coming out of COVID. Read more
Thursday, June 4, 2020The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is working to raise awareness among Atlantic Canadian business owners of the immense potential of implementing smart technological solutions. This is even more important now as companies struggle with shutdowns and decreases in production and sales, and what will surely be a realignment of global markets. Read more
Monday, May 4, 2020Although it can be uncomfortable to consider, the "what if" conversation is critical, no matter the organization's size or shape. This is good insight from McKinsey & Company. What if your leader is no longer there? Read more.jpg)
Thursday, March 5, 2020Concerned about negative economic fallout from increased international trade activity? Don’t be. The numbers show that countries that reduce barriers and pursue trade with other countries experience accelerated economic growth and rising living standards. Read more
Wednesday, January 8, 2020As a communications professional, it’s been wonderful to watch and incorporate into practice innovative new technologies. Technology certainly has changed my profession over the last 20 years. Interestingly, reading about consumer trends surrounding AI and digital technologies in 2020, the common theme underpinning projections is a resurrection of the human experience—getting back to basics, nostalgic marketing, and refreshed retail (GlobalWebIndex report on Consumer Trends in 2020 globalwebindex.com/reports/trends-2020). Read more
Tuesday, December 3, 2019Interesting and timely article from HBR. As we look to fuel population growth in Atlantic Canada through immigration, many of us are speaking about creating welcoming communities, which I believe is a critical success factor. Read more
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
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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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