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A gathering of random reflections from Atlantic Chamber CEO Sheri Somerville about business and other matters in Atlantic Canada.
Monday, January 11, 2021Innovation will propel Atlantic Canadian companies onto the global stage
Over 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.
Thursday, June 4, 2020Smart Technologies can help Manufacturing Businesses Thrive in a Post COVID-19 Reality
The 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.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020Getting Personal: Advancing the Human Experience in a Technological World
As 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
Monday, November 4, 2019The Preconditions for Innovation
Innovation. 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.
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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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