Business Voice

Latest Issue: July / August 2024

Cover story

Troubled waters in the talent pool

July 2, 2024

Halifax’s top recruiters forecast labour market challenges, offer employer advice

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Spotlight

Retention strategies to keep your dream team together

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Member Profile

e3 Office Furniture on thriving in a post-pandemic market

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Cover story

Big business, big(ger) impact

November 15, 2021

Large employers in Halifax support the city's growth and economy.

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Guest Post

Despite a difficult labour market and the need for remote work in many industries, employers stepped up and Dalhousie Rowe School of Business students persevered over the past year, proving that not even a pandemic can stop work-integrated learning.

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Trends

Looking for new results?!

October 3, 2021

Small business owners comprise over 90% of Canadian economy. Successful entrepreneurs and organizations recognize the urgency to invest in their biggest asset, themselves, and their team, for highest ROI!

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Member Profile

The growing industry is ripe with opportunity. Our globalized approach to trade, commerce, and finance has turned forex markets into the largest and most liquid asset markets in the world.

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From the President

Onward and upward

October 3, 2021

Small Business Week 2021 is focused on the opportunities that lie ahead for entrepreneurs. Now in its 42nd year, the conversation looks towards a brighter future.

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Positive business environment

Showing up for yourself

October 3, 2021

Entrepreneurs should hustle for their health, not just their business, to up their wellness and prevent burnout

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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

Living in an endemic

September 10, 2021

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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From the President

A sense of Pride

August 5, 2021

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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Profile

Ride and fight

August 5, 2021

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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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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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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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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