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Thursday, March 10, 2022Atlantic Canadian businesses are still coping with challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic but they also have a sense of optimism and expectations for growth in 2022. That’s according to The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce’s (ACC) 2021-2022 Atlantic Insights Survey. The ACC polled members last fall to find out how their businesses were doing and what they expect in the future. Read moreTuesday, February 8, 2022The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to consider adding more support for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Read moreWednesday, January 12, 2022The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce, St. Francis Xavier University and the St. Francis Xavier Alumni Association came together to kick start the latest part of the Antigonish by Choice campaign. This resulted in many happy people receiving gift cards which can be used at local businesses. Read moreWednesday, December 8, 2021The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce has struck a task force to support the Island potato in the wake of the border closure due to the discovery of potato wart. Read moreTuesday, December 7, 2021David Duplisea, CEO The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce named among the top 20 Dynamic CEOs in Canada in 2021! Read moreFriday, October 29, 2021In recent weeks, federal and provincial governments have introduced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for their employees, health-care workers and within sectors like the federally regulated transportation sector. As we found our way through each of the four waves and sought to end the pandemic through vaccination, a vigorous debate has waged on this year across the country between those in favour and those opposed to vaccination. Read moreWednesday, October 27, 2021The Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Financial Credit Union have teamed up to build a five-unit apartment building exclusively for doctors. Read moreTuesday, October 26, 2021The Saint John Chamber of Commerce has distributed at least 40,000 rapid COVID-19 testing kits to 850 companies — a measure of success for its CEO, David Duplisea. However, Duplisea said the chamber is aware of employers who are facing issues with employees not seeking a confirmative PCR test as mandated by Public Health guidelines. Read moreFriday, October 15, 2021As part of national Small Business Week, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) is holding five events from Oct. 18-22 to help small business owners better develop their digital branding and social media presence. Read moreFriday, October 8, 2021Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 vaccination passport is now officially available, but problems with connection and logistics for businesses mean not everyone is connecting right away. Hannah de Young, chair of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce, asked customers to be kind through the latest adaptation for businesses. 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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