Business Voice

Latest Issue: November / December 2024

Spotlight

Artificial Intelligence and the human element in tech

November 1, 2024

Spotlighting local business leaders and changemakers for Agents of Change 2024

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Member Profile

Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre meet major milestones

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Member Profile

Ingrained in Halifax

November 1, 2024

Lloyd Heimbecker reflects on the growth and impact of P&H Milling Group

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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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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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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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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

Learning and growing

June 30, 2021

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

Comforting Companions

June 30, 2021

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

Making the move

June 30, 2021

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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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

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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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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Trends

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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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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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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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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Trends

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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