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Sunday, May 1, 2022
Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce Names New Board of Directors
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new Board of Directors. Brad Eisan of Landmark Surveys and Engineering Limited has been named as Chair while Sheldon Gillingham of Petroleum and Environmental Services Inc is 1st Vice-Chair.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021Gander wants to put pressure on federal, provincial governments regarding airport troubles
The Town of Gander wants to hear from you. More precisely, the central Newfoundland town wants to hear from people around the region about their connection to the Gander International Airport and its importance to how they live or conduct business. Sheldon Handcock, chair of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to provide support and a fair deal to the struggling national airlines.
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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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