Trends
To find their purpose, retirees will need to be financially prepared. Many dream of retiring while still contributing to the community, growing intellectually and gaining new experiences. They need a financial strategy to achieve that.
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Working for you
Portions of what was once normal may no longer be desirable. Policy Intern acknowledges related opportunities and advocates for initiatives to make Halifax a better city for businesses to thrive and for everyone to call home.
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Working for you
Making their business adaptive and cutting edge, Fathom Studio hired university graduates with fresh perspectives and skills. Likeminded employers are seeing the benefits recent graduates bring to organizations as they adapt to working in a pandemic.
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With the shift to online work, organizations need to choose between in-office, fully remote and the hybrid model. So will employees. Matt Symes outlines three reasons the pandemic modified the work climate and the opportunities they represent.
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From the President
Celebrating the small wins: The gradual reopening of the province, Nova Scotians enjoying summer, restaurant patios serving patrons, outdoor gathering limits increasing and much more!
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Cover story
Significant projects, such as the recent acquisition of Clearwater, are generating economic benefits for First Nation communities in Atlantic Canada and returning them to their traditions in a modern way.
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Recognized as National Indigenous History Month, June is a time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn about and engage Indigenous communities to build cultural confidence.
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Working for you
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion in the business community. We have created a DEA&I plan and outlined five goals that the Chamber is working to achieve.
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Trends
Maintaining a culture of caring on both sides of the screen has been challenging with COVID-19. With the environment shifting from office to home, Medavie is committed to fostering an innovative, collaborative and connected workplace culture.
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Profile
Working to reduce barriers, connect and support youth, CNIB strives to change what it is to be blind. It offers a wide range of innovative programming through its strategic planning of three fundraising objectives.
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Profile
Ranked as one of the top undergraduate universities in Nova Scotia, Acadia University is encouraging student-led community building programs. It is a highly respected school where inspired learning is always happening!
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Responsible Business
Accessibility means thinking outside and beyond the wheelchair sign. Only then can we make meaningful changes in becoming truly inclusive. Learn how from experts with diverse accessibility backgrounds interviewed to shed light on different perspectives.
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Special Feature
We are part of a local partnership announced today to discover how the local business community understands the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce and how it is adapting management styles as a result.
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From the President
Finding strength and comfort with our fellow Nova Scotians.
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Cover story
The 2021 Chamber Board of Directors is continuing to promote diversity and inclusion while supporting members through COVID-19. New Chair and Vice Chair are leading the way by bringing their different yet cohesive perspectives to the table.
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Responsible Business
Plans to reignite tourism in the region are in progress. Halifax International Airport Authority and Develop Nova Scotia have been focusing on two distinct approaches in reviving the vitally important economic sector in our province post pandemic.
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Special Feature
CUA's Community Impact Grant has been creating impact with investment since 2015. Two of the 2021 list of winners are small-business Chamber members: They're using the grant funds to further develop their value chains.
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Member Profile
As a web-design, app-development and SEO expert company, immediaC offers a locally-owned and operated platform: InCamera. It's designed to operate right within web browsers, allowing clients to hold virtual meetings with just a simple secure link.
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