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  • Chamber Spaces

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  • The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce has launched Chamber Spaces, a live audio podcast featured on the platform X (formerly twitter). Chamber Spaces aims to create a dynamic platform for engaging discussions with chambers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs.

    The opinions expressed or views expressed on this podcast by guest do not necessarily reflect or represent those of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce; such views are merely opinions expressed.

    Episodes

  • Chamber Spaces Episode 1: Morgan Peters, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

    Morgan Peters joins Chamber Spaces as our very first guest to discuss connecting with members, their policy work, and their Chamber’s 150th anniversary.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 2: John Wishart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton

    Outgoing CCGM CEO John Wishart joins Chamber Spaces to discuss the power of the chamber network, his tenure as CEO, and what’s next in life.

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    Chamber Spaces: P.E.I Budget Panel

    Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce CEO Bianca McGregor and Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce Board Director Blake Doyle join Chamber Spaces for a look at the 2024 P.E.I Budget.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 3: AnnMarie Boudreau, CEO of the St. John’s Board of Trade

    Brandon and AnnMarie discuss becoming a CEO during a pandemic, connecting with members, and the St. John’s Board of Trade’s approach to event planning.

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    Chamber Spaces: NS Budget Panel

    Chamber Spaces hosts Halifax Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy Kent Roberts and Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sherry Martell for a look at the 2024 Nova Scotia Budget.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 4: Sherry Martell, Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce 

    Sherry joins Chamber Spaces to talk about the power of the network, the history of the Truro and Colchester Chamber, and what’s on the horizon for events and priorities.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 5: Bianca McGregor and Madeline Biso, Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce 

    Bianca and Madeline provide insight on the priorities of their Chamber.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 6: MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin 

    Cumberland North MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin joins Chamber Spaces to talk politics, healthcare, regional collaboration, and more!

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 7: Anna Manley, Principal Lawyer and Founder of Manley Law 

    Anna Manley joins Chamber Spaces to discuss the legal landscape of Artificial Intelligence and what AI might look like for business in the near future.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 8: Ed Hollett

    Ed Hollett joins spaces to discuss Muskrat Falls and energy in Atlantic Canada

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 9: Halifax Chamber VP Policy Kent Roberts 

    Kent Roberts joins Spaces to discuss the Halifax Chamber’s policy work, issues in Halifax and across the country, and how to effectively communicate priorities to Government. 

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    Chamber Spaces: Newfoundland and Labrador Budget 2024 Reaction.

     

    Wanda Palmer, Executive Director of the Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce and Julianne Griffin, CEO of the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce join Spaces to provide their reactions to the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Budget 

     

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 10: Michelle Aucoin, President and Executive Director of Learnability

     

    Michelle joins Chamber Spaces to discuss becoming an entrepreneur and growing a business from scratch.

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 11: Bonavista Mayor John Norman

     

    Bonavista Mayor Norman joins spaces for a deep dive in politics and rural economic development

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 12: CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall – Merrill

    CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merill discusses her experiences as Mayor, getting involved and politics and her community, and what her next steps are.

     

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 13: Megan Penney, CEO of Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce

     

    Megan joins spaces to talk about economic opportunities in Cape Breton, as well as Chamber events and the upcoming fall municipal election.

     

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 14: Ed Hollett, Political Commentator

     

    Ed is back on Spaces to talk about upcoming elections, different levels of government, and Newfoundland and Labrador History

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 15: Dr. Tony Fang, Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland

    Dr. Fang joins Spaces to discuss some of his recent research, automation, and lessons learned during the pandemic

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    ACC Chair Des Whelan joins Chamber Spaces to discuss leadership with ACC CEO Rhonda Tulk-Lane

     

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    Chamber Spaces Episode 17: Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director & General Counsel

     

    Canadian Taxpayers Federation Atlantic Director and General Counsel Devin Drover joins Spaces to discuss priorities of CTF across Atlantic Canada

     

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  • Business Truth & Reconciliation 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.

    Learn more click here