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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Saint John Chamber CEO Says Businesses Unsure About Safety Measures In Green Phase
There is a lot of excitement in the region’s business community with Covid-19 restrictions set to be lifted Friday night. But with the excitement comes confusion for some business owners, according to the CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce. David Duplisea said even when the restrictions are lifted, businesses want to do whatever they can to keep their workers and customers safe.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021Amherst ready for border to reopen with New Brunswick
Ron Furlong, executive director of the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce, said his organization’s members have been patiently waiting to reopen to New Brunswick customers. The chamber understands the process used and the need to protect the population, but Furlong said it also recognizes the need to reopen as virus numbers come down and stay down.
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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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