Join the Chamber on a trip to China
New for 2019 is that our Chamber will be offering an 11-day trip to China through the national Chamber partner travel group Citslinc. This trip has been endorsed by Chambers across North America. While it is a tourist-designed itinerary, there is a business conference option available for participants as well as a look at industries such as jade mining, silk farming and pearl harvesting. The trip includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and more. For more information contact our Chamber office.
https://www.citslinc.org/video/
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Call for nominations for Annual Gala Dinner and Awards
News Release
Feb. 27, 2019
Call for nominations for Annual Gala Dinner and Awards
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce to honour outstanding business leaders
TRURO – The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations to recognize outstanding business leaders at its Annual Gala Dinner and Awards celebration.
Two awards will be presented at the April 25 event; the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Business Person of the Year Award and the Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award.
“The Chamber looks forward to hosting this special evening each year, celebrating our business community and honouring those that have made significant contributions to our local economy by not only investing in the community but inspiring others through their success,” said Chamber President Joanne McRae. “We have so much to be proud of here and we want everyone to celebrate with us.”
To view the full award criteria and to access 2019 nomination forms, visit www.trurocolchesterchamber.com, or email [email protected] .
The deadline to submit completed nominations is April 1, 2019.
The Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award recognizes a business that has been in operation for at least 10 years and has had an outstanding impact on the community in Truro or Colchester. The BDC Business Person of the Year Award acknowledges a founder, owner, CEO, president or manager who has achieved significant success in business showing strong leadership skills and business acumen contributing to the consistent growth of the business.
The Chamber is now accepting seating reservations for the April 25 gala dinner at the Holiday Inn, Truro. Reserve Seats by April 17. Cost for members $50 plus HST ($60 plus HST for future members). For more information contact the Chamber office at 902-895-6328 or email [email protected].
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Links to online nomination forms:
Link to online application-BDC Business Person of the Year
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eg4zjgwpjsm9z35f/start
Link to online application – Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eg4zk5u7jsma7kjk/start
Federal Small Business and Export Promotion Minister to speak in Truro
March 21, 2019
News release
Federal Small Business and Export Promotion Minister to speak in Truro
Swift action needed to improve broadband internet access
TRURO – Newly announced support for business will be one of the topics to be discussed at a Chamber breakfast next month with the federal Small Business Minister.
On April 8, Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce will host a roundtable breakfast with Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion.
Ng will speak about benefits for small business identified in the Liberal’s 2019 budget, released on March 19, along with answering questions presented by the business community.
One of the the recently announced benefits, support for rural broadband, could help grow business in the Colchester region, said Chamber president Ron Smith.
While the Liberal government has committed $1.7 billion, specifically earmarked for rural and remote and Northern communities as part of its plan to have Canada-wide high-speed internet access by 2030, swift action needs to be taken by Internet Service Providers to get projects moving as soon as possible.
“Our members have told us repeatedly that access to better, and in some case any, high speed internet will assist with business growth and retention in this region,” said Smith. “Lack of access was identified as one of the greatest barriers to growth and we have been lobbying on our member’s behalf to all levels of government to seek improvements.”
Last fall, the Truro and Colchester chamber was among 450 chambers from across the country to vote on policy recommendations that were forwarded to the federal government for consideration. The budget recognizes some of those recommendations, such as expanding Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, new partnerships with industry for WIL, and enhancements to skilled trades apprentice programs.
However, two other major barriers to growth identified by Truro and Colchester chamber members, and echoed by business across the nation, were not addressed in this year’s federal budget. The Chamber has joined calls from across the nation for a comprehensive review of the taxation system to make it fair and less cumbersome for businesses and a broad-based commitment to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses.
“For years our Chamber has been asking the federal government to review its taxation system with an eye to modernizing it for today’s business world,” said Smith. “It is unacceptable that we are using the same system that was implemented more than 50 years ago. Business has changed and the government needs to evolve with us.”
The Chamber will continue to work with the federal government to ensure the voice of the business community is heard to identify critical priorities for them to maintain competitiveness and prosperity. A report 50 Years of Cutting and Pasting, Modernizing Canada’s Tax System is available on the Chamber’s website, www.trurocolchesterchamber.com.
The breakfast with Minister Ng is open to anyone in the business community, however, the cost to attend is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.
To reserve a seat at the breakfast roundtable, call 902-895-6328 or email [email protected]
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business in this region for 129 years. It represents more than 430 member businesses and advocates on their behalf at all levels of government on issues of political, economic and social importance.
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View Canadian Chamber of Commerce report by clicking the link below:
190214-50YearsOfCuttingAndPastingModernizingCanadasTaxSystem
For more information about Canadian Chamber of Commerce's position on the budget, visit:
http://chamber.ca/media/news-releases/190319-budget-2019/
Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals invited to Talk Taxes
Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals are welcome to join us for a FREE lunch on April 2 to talk about taxes and meet connections to build your business!
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
March 15, 2019
News release
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
TRURO – The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated 129 years serving the business community at its Annual General Meeting held March 13 in Truro. A new slate of officers and directors was elected by the membership which will see Ron Smith, Manager of Business Development, Old Fletcher Farm Property Limited, a division of Masstown Market Limited, step into the president’s seat.
More than 80 people attended the meeting where Smith spoke about the positive growth across many sectors taking place in this region
“Our community shows continuous improvements and growth in commercial, industrial, residential and social infrastructure,” said Smith. “The last number of years have shown large-scale investment in both public and private construction projects from our rural areas to our revitalized downtown cores. Each project offering more and more opportunity to retain and attract people to live and work in Colchester County.”
Smith has served on the Chamber board for four years and was elected to serve a one-year term as President. He said during the next year the Chamber will continue to focus on membership growth and supporting the needs of business.
“Serving with the Chamber has presented the privilege to meet one-on-one, in groups and en masse many of our local business people, community proponents and interested citizens, all willing to work together and strive for a more inclusive and prosperous Truro Colchester,” said the newly elected President. “It is amazing to see behind the scenes what many of our local business people have contributed in time, resources and pure financial gifts to help this area prosper, often below the radar and without acknowledgement.”
Outgoing president Joanne McRae, CPA, CA, Senior Manager with MNP, said there were many Chamber accomplishments to celebrate during the past year and looks forward to continuing her work with the board in the role of Past President.
“During the past year, we have continued to collaborate with government of all levels, local businesses and organizations, the Truro and Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity, and other Chambers in the region to ensure the voices of our members and businesses from the area are heard and their interests are protected as our region continues to grow and flourish,” said McRae.
At the end of 2018 there were 431 members in the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce making it the largest Chamber in Nova Scotia outside metro.
Other newly elected executive and directors are: Vice-President Mathew Mossman, Sales Manager at Cat Country and Big Dog Radio; Treasurer Amanda Pothier, owner of Atkinson’s Accounting; Solicitor George White, Patterson Law; and directors Dr. David Gray, Dean of Dalhousie Agricultural Campus; Karen Baillie, Elegant Steps; Karen Gillespie, Nova Scotia Community College; Bob Brown Lynds Industrial Services; Nancy Johnstone, Lock and Stone Property Management; Peter Thiesen Pulse Property Services; Connie Baird, Party Time Rentals and Sam Abushenaf, PuroClean Restorations; David Ritcey, Community Credit Union; Julie Taylor, Skin Decision; Trina Langille, Warmth By Design; and Phil Smith, Home Hardware Stores Ltd., Eastern Dealer Support Center.
The Chamber’s Annual Awards and Dinner Gala will be held on April 25 at the Holiday Inn.
The Chamber has issued a call for nominations for BDC Business Person of the Year and the Community Credit Union Business Excellence awards.
To reserve a seat at the gala or for more information about award nominations, call 902-895-6328 or email [email protected]. Deadline for nominations is April 1, 2019.
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Newly elected executive and directors are, front row, from left, Treasurer Amanda Pothier, owner of Atkinson’s Accounting; Solicitor George White, Patterson Law; Past President Joanne McRae, CPA, CA, Senior Manager with MNP; Ron Smith, Manager of Business Development, Old Fletcher Farm Property Limited, a division of Masstown Market Limited; Vice-President Mathew Mossman, Sales Manager at Cat Country and Big Dog Radio, and Executive Director Sherry Martell. Second row, Connie Baird, Party Time Rentals; Nancy Johnstone, Lock and Stone Property Management; Phil Smith, Home Hardware Stores Ltd., Eastern Dealer Support Center; Peter Thiesen, Pulse Property Services; Karen Gillespie, Truro Campus, Nova Scotia Community College; and David Ritcey, Community Credit Union.
Other elected directors are: Dr. David Gray, Dean of Dalhousie Agricultural Campus; Karen Baillie, Elegant Steps; Bob Brown Lynds Industrial Services; and Sam Abushenaf, PuroClean Restorations; Julie Taylor, Skin Decision; Trina Langille, Warmth By Design. PHOTO BY BRENNAN GILLIS
2019 Chamber AGM Package
Download material for the 2019 Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce AGM
TCCC-AGM 2019 SupportingDocuments
Chamber hosting Spring Ice Breaker at Raging Crow
Join us at our new Spring Ice Breaker social event!
March 26th, 4-6pm. Raging Crow Distillery, North River
To encourage shopping local, we are welcoming members currently offering a Member-to-Member (M2M) discount to bring information or promotional materials about their offers to showcase at this special social event. This will give members a chance to “break the ice” with one-on-one conversations and learn about current offers while having the opportunity to take a break from winter weather and network.
It is also an opportunity for members considering participation in the program to find out more details.
Raging Crow Distillery will be providing samples of their products and light snacks will be provided.
This is a free event open to Members (including all employees) and their friends.
Come break the ice with us to learn more about other businesses in the network that can help you save money and strengthen your local business connections.
RSVP to [email protected] by March 20. M2M participants should let us know in advance if they require table space.
Share Your Bright Idea!
Young entrepreneurs (under age 25) are invited to apply to the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce to showcase their products and services at the WTH Youth Expo, April 27, 2019
Selected applicants will join us at the Chamber's expo booth.
How to apply: Send us a 200-word essay detailing your business. It may be submitted here, emailed to [email protected], dropped off or mailed to 605 Prince St., Truro, NS, B2N 1G2
Deadline: April 5, 2019
Those selected will be contacted by a member of the Chamber's Youth Engagement, Investment and Retention Committee by April 12 to confirm participation.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
Chamber AGM March 13
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce will host its AGM on March 13. The official meeting will be held at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at noon.
We are very pleased to have Bill Hay, Chairman of Trucorp Investments Limited as our luncheon guest speaker.
To register for the AGM (no cost) and/or lunch*, $25+hst ** for members, call (902) 895-6328 or email [email protected].
*Please advise of any dietary restrictions, **Cost of luncheon for non-members, $30+hst
Annual Chamber newsletter details advocacy efforts
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce publishes an annual newsletter detailing it's advocacy efforts for the past year, as well as sharing important information about programs and events.
To download CLICK HERE