Incoming President and CEO Don Bureaux on listening, learning, and showing up for Halifax’s business community
Halifax has a way of making you feel welcome, and joining the Chamber as President and CEO has been no exception. I’m looking forward to getting to know more about our Chamber community and to celebrating and supporting our local business community every day. This is a role I don’t take lightly, and I’m energized by the opportunity to work alongside such a dynamic and resilient business community.
As I begin this new role, I do so with a strong sense of responsibility—to our members, to the businesses and organizations you represent, and to the broader community we all call home. Halifax is a city with remarkable growth, and the Chamber has a meaningful role to play in sustaining and building on that.
The Chamber has built a strong and respected reputation within the business community, and I’m proud to step into an organization with that kind of foundation. In the weeks ahead, I look forward to meeting with members, listening to your priorities, and working alongside government, partners, and stakeholders to support economic growth and sustainability in Halifax and across Nova Scotia. There is important work to be done, and I want to make sure we’re doing it in a way that reflects what matters most to you.
I want to learn about your challenges, your opportunities, and your goals for your organizations. I am eager to hear your thoughts on the major trends impacting your industry—including municipal and provincial budgets, the Chamber’s strategic plan, and the future of our city. The best decisions we can make as an organization come from understanding what’s happening on the ground, in your businesses, every day.
Halifax’s business community is made up of entrepreneurs, innovators, established industry leaders, and everyone in between. Each of you brings something distinct to this city’s economic fabric, and the Chamber exists to amplify that. We want to ensure we’re doing everything we can to support you and bring real value to your organizations.
There is so much I want to learn from everyone in our Chamber community. I’m looking forward to joining you for one-on-one conversations, industry roundtables, attending events, and being present in this community. I’m energized by every opportunity to connect and to ensure the Chamber is delivering for you in ways that are real and meaningful.
I would love to see you at our events in the coming months. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to the Chamber team. We’d love to hear from you. We’re in your corner.
