Cover story
Here in HRM, there have been some success stories - stories of resilience, perseverance, trust, community, and kindness. Here’s how three local businesses made their way through the pandemic.
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From the President
Nova Scotia's recovery continues and the Halifax Chamber is here to support you and your business.
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Trends
Why improving employee financial health is good for everyone
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Trends
Housing is a spectrum – from community and social housing to new builds – the importance of having a place to call home will not disappear when the pandemic ends.
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Cover story
Apprenticeship programs provide options for trade professionals
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Member Profile
Valuing client health and wellness along with creating comfortable and relaxed environments, Massage Addict focuses on exceptional customer service. It also values creating great places to work for its team of administrators and health care practitioners.
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Working Together
The pandemic has not been easy for our local business owners. To show them a gratitude of love, the Atlantic Credits Union is bringing back a campaign called #Loyal2LocalChallenge to showcase Halifax's favourite businesses.
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Special Feature
Prominent interviewees from the queer community speak about Pride and rainbow-washing. To them, allyship is understanding the history and culture of marginalized groups while building inclusive businesses and communities free of performative gestures.
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Working for you
A study conducted by a local partnership, Amplified Voices' goal is to discover how the local business community understands the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce and how it's adapting management styles as a result.
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Working for you
Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for LGBT+ owned businesses. They work hard to remove barriers and ensure those business have a voice as well as a strong impact on the Canadian economy.
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Trends
Employee engagement can guide decision-making for organizations. Spark Engagement Founder identifies emotions that describe how people feel engaged at work. This important step can help employers better understand the needs of employees and businesses.
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Profile
Ride for Cancer powered by BMO raises awareness and funds to support cancer research. The home-grown QEII Foundation event is the largest cycling fundraiser in Atlantic Canada. The key to its success is the incredible community rallying behind it.
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From the President
Pride is much more than just rainbows and parades. It’s about celebrating survival, fighting for equal rights, supporting the community, and honouring those who paved the way to feeling free and being your authentic self.
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Cover story
Because of Nova Scotia's rich resource economy, St Barbara Atlantic Gold and COVE are sustainably growing our economy. They're building stronger communities and educational outcomes while driving ocean innovation and technology commercialization.
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From the President
The Halifax Chamber is committed to raising awareness of systematic barriers and the need for change. This Canada Day, take a moment to reflect on your experiences living in Canada and how they might differ from Indigenous Peoples'.
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Cover story
Stretching from Downtown Halifax to the North End and across the bridge to Downtown Dartmouth, the downtown core is supporting small business and economic recovery efforts. The area is transforming, expanding and improving Halifax on multiple levels.
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Profile
Yvette Gagnon and her team of care providers meet people where they’re living, both physically and mentally. Focusing on the wellbeing of those living with illness and age, Comforting Companions provides companionship support for diverse needs.
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Positive business environment
Offering inclusive economic growth, Halifax provides businesses with opportunities to start up, grow and prosper. Despite the pandemic, three businesses chose to make the move to the city and join its thriving business community for very distinct reasons.
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