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  • Who We Are

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  • WHO WE ARE

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is the largest accredited business association in Atlantic Canada, meeting the highest national standards of excellence in leadership, governance and operations. It is dedicated to enhancing the business landscape. A member-driven organization consisting of chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and corporate partners. Through a network of 90 chambers and boards of trade across the four Atlantic provinces, the ACC represents over 16,000+ businesses of all sizes and sectors.

    The ACC represents four provincial divisions:

    • Newfoundland and Labrador Division
    • Nova Scotia Division
    • Prince Edward Island Division
    • New Brunswick Division

    MISSION: Representing one, strong, unified voice for business in the Atlantic region by providing member services, regional policy development, provincial advocacy and the delivery of economic growth initiatives.

    MANDATE: To serve it members and advocate on their behalf to the four provincial governments in Atlantic Canada.

    VALUES

    Our values shape our employee's behaviour and help the us solve real-world dilemmas. 

    1. Members: our members our are north star. We strive to bring great value to them each working day.
    2. Collaboration: we are a collective voice. We consult, share information & cooperate.
    3. Diversity: we strive to create an organization that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels they belong.
    4. Innovation: we encourage continuous exploring and learning. We ask questions, try new things and fail fast.
    5. Principled and Accountable: we make decisions based on facts and evidence. We communicate our actions and outcomes.

    As a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we are integrated into a national network that includes more than 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing over 200,000 businesses across the country. This makes us the largest and most influential business association in Canada.

    History

    • 1896 10 affiliated Board of Trades in the region form the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade (MPBoT.)

    • 1974 The MPBoT and Newfoundland Chamber of Commerce join forces to become Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce (APCC.)

    • 1985 The provincial sections of the APCC attain the individual status of Provincial Chambers of Commerce, and continue operating within the by-laws of the APCC.

    • 2013 The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Inc.-Chambre de commerce de l’Atlantique Inc. continued under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, operating under a new name, one integrated business model and new by-laws came into effect.

  • 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.

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