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Join us for an information session on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (AIPP) with presenter Lena Metledge Diab, Minister of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Learn more about how the Pilot can help your business address current labour gaps!
Chamber continues to monitor small business tax policy changes
TRURO - Ensuring changes in small business tax rules do not harm business growth remains a priority for the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce.
As the “Voice of Business” in Truro and Colchester, advocating on behalf of more than 400 members, the Chamber has been actively lobbying the federal government to pause its proposed tax changes impacting our member businesses and take a more comprehensive look at the entire Canadian Tax system.
“We were happy to learn the government has lowered the small business tax to 10 per cent this year, with future reductions planned that will allow business to invest, prosper and grow,” said Chamber President Alex Stevenson. “However, as the voice of business we continue to follow the developments around the tax policy issue to ensure it is fair for small business to protect growth.”
In a letter sent to Finance Minister Bill Morneau in December, the Chamber recommended a broad consultation of pending changes with tax professionals and businesses, encompassing jurisdictional, profession and sector variations. It was further recommended any proposed tax change be supported by data that quantifies economic impact.
The Chamber recently received a response from the Minister’s office.
“The Government is committed to addressing any unintended consequences of these measures and is focused on supporting Canada’s hard-working, middle-class small business owners, while targeting unfair advantages that largely benefit the wealthiest Canadians,” Elliot Hughes, Deputy Director – Tax Policy, from the Minister of Finance’s office, wrote in the letter.
Hughes outlined actions the government has taken to support small business, such as lowering the small business tax rate. The Deputy Director also shared details of the government’s position regarding changes to its income sprinkling policy, passive investment, conversion of income into Capital Gains and support for small business and entrepreneurs.
The Chamber invites the business community to read the Minister’s letter on its website (www.trurocolchesterchamber.com ) and to provide input on the impacts of the developing tax policy changes.
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is the vital connection between business and all levels of government. It helps shape public policy and decision-making to the benefit of businesses, communities and families. Representing more than 400 members it is the local voice for business connected to both the national and Atlantic chambers of commerce.
Call for nominations!
Call for nominations for our 128th Annual Awards and Dinner Gala
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128th Annual Awards & Dinner Gala
Expedia Names Truro as a Favourite Small Town in Canada
Expedia Canada Travel Blog recently surveyed one thousand local Canadians and asked them to nominate their favourite small town (pop. max 20,000) in Canada. After sorting through all of the nominations, the list was narrowed down to the top 25 choices.
Ranking in #22 on the list is Truro, Nova Scotia, with the caption, “If you’re planning on vacationing with someone who can’t sit down for more than five seconds at a time, leave them home before you visit peaceful Truro. This town in Nova Scotia has made an impression on travellers looking for serenity. Known for excellent picnic spots (like Victoria Park) and a quaint downtown that’s as charming as it is welcoming, this is where you go to unwind.”
The article goes on to comment on Truro’s “lovely experience” and “great accommodations”, as well as highlight on a number of downtown businesses, the Civic Square, and the Colchester Historeum!
A number of other Nova Scotia communities also made the list. Peggy’s Cove ranked #16, Annapolis Royal ranked #24, and Antigonish rounded out the list at #25. Topping the list was Banff, Alberta.
For more information, or for the full article, check out https://www.expedia.ca/travelblog/canadians-choose-their-favourite-small-towns/
Job Opportunity - Part-time Events Coordinator
Job Opportunity - Part-time Events Coordinator
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is looking to add a dedicated, flexible, resourceful individual to its team to fill the role of part-time Events Coordinator. This position is responsible for assisting with event planning and coordination, as well as member services.
Minimum 12 hours per week, plus additional hours as required during events
Job Description/ Qualifications:
- Assist with planning and coordinating Chamber events such as: monthly Lunch & Learns, Political Engagements, Curling Bonspiel, Annual Gala, Kitchen Party, Fall Flavours Festival, Annual Fun Golf Tournament, Small Business Week, and other business related events
- Calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to
- Book talent, including musicians, bands, and disc jockeys
- Select chefs or catering companies to prepare food for event
- Visit event venue to plan layout of seating and decorations
- Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants
- Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met
- Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in all efforts to publicize event
- Edit and design promotional materials
- Prepare presentations
- Negotiate and secure event space
- Secure sponsorships
- Manage registration lists
- Manage correspondence
- Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support pre- and post-event
- Keep inventory of decorations and other display materials
- Develop and distribute weekly E-Newsletter
- Maintain event calendar on Chamber website
- Development of promotional material
- Liaising with current and potential members
- Assist Executive Director and Office Administrator with duties as assigned
- Experience in event planning and working in the not-for-profit sector with an elected board considered an asset
Please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4 p.m. April 20th, 2018
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce Receives Accreditation
TRURO – The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has been accredited for a period of three years by the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC).
The organization now joins a group of elite chambers of commerce in Canada demonstrating to the business community the Chamber is run in a strategic and professional way with the operations reflecting national standards of business excellence.
“The Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce is proud to receive accreditation, a formal acknowledgement that it has been successfully evaluated by the CACC against rigorous national standards of policy, service and performance,” said Alex Stevenson, president. “The accreditation is reflective of the excellent work delivered by the Chamber Board and its staff. Special congratulations are in order for our Executive Director, Sherry Martell for her leadership on this file.”
The national accreditation program is designed to recognize chambers that satisfy a set of high standards and practices.
The Truro-based Chamber represents about 420 members across Colchester County and beyond. It has served as the principle voice of business in the region for 127 years on topics of political, economic and social importance.
Adding to the satisfaction of this achievement is The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce was one of just two chambers across Canada to test a new online-submission accreditation pilot program.
“Our Chamber was pleased to be a pioneer of a new pilot process for accreditation that reduces the handling of materials, creates efficiencies and enhances the outcome of the program,” said Stevenson.
The rigorous accreditation process ensures its membership that the chamber has a strategic focus on core chamber activities, uniform practices and policies across the network, dependable governance procedures, distinctive brand identity, a stronger “voice of business” in the community and an increased role in national and international policy advocacy.
The local Chamber will be officially recognized for achieving accreditation at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in Fredericton, N.B., in September.
For more information about the Truro and Colchester chamber contact the office at 902-895-6328 or email [email protected] .