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Thursday, February 2, 2023
P.E.I. ride-booking app gains popularity amid Island's taxi shortage
Kari ride-booking app receives innovation excellence award on Jan. 25 from the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022P.E.I. stores see downturn in spending as it gets more expensive to live
As the cost of everything rises on P.E.I. — the province with the highest inflation rate in the country for the 20th straight month — consumers are spending less at local businesses, especially for those non-essential items. Both the Summerside and Charlottetown area chambers of commerce say they are hearing from members that spending is down and it comes at a time when businesses are also dealing with rising costs.
Friday, October 15, 2021Charlottetown chamber of commerce hosting week of small business development events
As 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.
Friday, March 19, 2021Atlantic Canada's public health guidelines need harmonizing, says chamber
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that the Atlantic bubble will reopen by April 19, and says the next step is harmonizing public health guidelines.
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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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