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News Releases
Tuesday, March 21, 2023Atlantic Chamber Expresses Concern Over Lack of Support for Business
While Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) appreciates the investments in healthcare, education, and public safety, which are crucial to the province and local communities, ACC remains concerned with the lack of support for business in the 2023/2024 budget.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020Atlantic Chamber Applauds Government’s Phase I COVID-19 Economic Measures But Ask for Clarity Surrounding Access
Windsor, NS (March 18, 2020) – The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce applauds the Federal government for today’s announcement of a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during a challenging time for people, business and communities across the country.The measures announced today align with the call for support the Chambers in Atlantic Canada are hearing from members. Interim results from a survey conducted over the past few days reveal that 82% of businesses in Atlantic Canada are reporting
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Another Surplus Budget in NB
Windsor, NS (March 10, 2020) – The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the provincial government increasing the annual budget surplus to $125M. New Brunswick has made significant progress in stabilizing its fiscal situation and if their forecasts pan out, the province will be able begin to pay down $123M of the $14B public debt while still investing $600M in infrastructure to address health and education needs and produce facilitate movement of goods and people.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2020Atlantic Chamber Releases 2020 Policy Pillars for Growth
Windsor, NS (March 3, 2020) – As the only accredited business organization in Atlantic Canada and the unified voice of more than 16,000 business owners through its network of 94 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) today released its four Pillars for Growth government policy recommendations. The ACC intends to highlight these opportunities to all Atlantic governments and work with provincial officials to advance economic growth priorities that translate into
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce launches pilot program to introduce business owners and students to opportunities in advanced manufacturing
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is launching an Atlantic Canadian pilot program aimed at helping business owners adopt smart technological solutions, and helping students understand the immense career opportunities within advanced manufacturing.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018“We Choose Growth” Campaign Asks Parties to Commit to 10 Growth-Enabling Policy Objectives
With the election a month away, the members of We Choose Growth are providing each of the political parties with a list of achievable objectives to get New Brunswick started down a road to growth and collective prosperity.
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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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