Workplace Health & Wellness kit for Business 2022
What if you had some workplace participation that got people smiling? Are you okay with people being creative? Interested in ...
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Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit
The Government of Canada launches Applications for the Expanded Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit On December 22, 2021, the Government of ...
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Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because ...
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COVID-19 Sector Impact Support Program
The Sector Impact Support Program provides a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to help small business owners that have ...
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COVID-19 Wage and Commercial Rent Support for Businesses
The government has announced new proposed regulatory changes to temporarily expand eligibility for wage and commercial rent support for businesses ...
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Report finds pandemic has had ‘uneven’ impact on immigrants, migrants
A new report finds the COVID-19 pandemic has had an “uneven” impact on immigrants and migrants in Canada, with some ...
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BDC Publishes Business Guide to Federal and Provincial Support Programs
Recognizing that information regarding economic support programs is subject to change from day to day, the Business Development Bank of ...
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Community Resources – Cumberland County
Cumberland County Community Supports During COVID 19 CONTENTS 1 Food 1.1 Grocery Stores.......... 3 1.1.1 AMHERST ............ 3 1.1.2 ADVOCATE ...
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COVID – 19 Related Resources
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce is using this space as a ...
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Investment Readiness Program (IRP) Deadline Feb. 10, 2020
The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) has now been open for applications for almost two weeks, with just under three weeks ...
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Learning from the present to create more positive outcomes in the future.
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Media Statement Learning from the present to create more positive outcomes in the future Windsor, NS ...
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The Nuts and Bolts of International Trade: Incoterms® 2020
It is easy to think international trade is all about convoluted acronyms that describe trade agreements that take a long ...
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Letter from the Office of the Minister of Small Business & Export Promotion
Good morning, As the summer has come to a close and many of you are in the middle of back-to-school ...
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BEST RESTAURANT – In the Northumberland Shore Region
As the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce prepares to accept nominations for it's own Business of the Year awards ...
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BILLION DOLLAR WORKSHOP
Join Rob Burns f August 9 as he explains what we really mean by a billion-dollar investment opportunity, why we ...
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Amherst Communities in Bloom – Provincial Competition
Communities in bloom is a non profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement ...
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BUSINESS WALKING CHALLENGE
Attention local businesses! The A team has challenged our local businesses to see who can walk the farthest. Fun fact, ...
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BDC announces $300 million in commercial loans to fuel growth of Atlantic Canada businesses
New financing builds on 2017 commitment to lend $280 million to Atlantic entrepreneurs BDC, Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, announced today it will ...
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Oxford Frozen Foods making $8.54-million capital investment to improve packaging
Project being supported with $2.135-million NSBI business development incentive Oxford Frozen Foods is making a $8.54-million capital investment that will ...
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7 tips for reducing expenses in your business
Maintaining tight control over both fixed and variable expenses is an essential part of maximizing cash flow and profits in your business ...
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Strong online presence drives growth: BDC study
46% of respondents identify increased sales or revenues as the main benefit of being online. A new study released today by BDC, ...
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Atlantic Credit Union Guest Speaker – Barack Obama
Exciting news just in! Atlantic Credit Union just announced their guest speaker to be former US president Barack Obama, to ...
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4 tips to get a lower interest rate on your business loan
It’s all about reducing your banker’s risk A lower interest rate can save your company thousands of dollars over the ...
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OneNS and the 2019-20 Nova Scotia Budget
Good afternoon, Earlier today the Province introduced the 2019-20 Nova Scotia Budget. Please find at the end of this email ...
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Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Fourth Consecutive Budget Surplus
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Fourth Consecutive Surplus New funding and credits may not be enough to improve dismal growth ...
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Cumberland Business Connector
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE Cumberland Business Connector’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Cumberland Business Connector Society, covering the ...
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Biz Buzz – Jan 10th 2019
But once any ailment starts to develop in our body the central nervous system is responsible for controlling this function ...
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Sprint Competition, Cannabis Technology Program, and Intersect Challenge II: Protocase
1. Sprint Competition, 2. Cannabis Technology Program, and 3. Intersect Challenge II: Protocase 1. The Sprint Competition is for early ...
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September 12, 2018 – Adding value to a commodity purchase – part 1
The Amherst News – Chamber Chat 3 Sep 2018 Ron Furlong Ron Furlong is the executive director of the Amherst and ...
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November 7, 2018 – Competing in a local market
Adding value to a commodity purchase The Amherst News - Chamber Chat 7 Nov 2018 - Ron Furlong Ron Furlong ...
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October 3, 2018 – Adding value to a commodity purchase – Part 2
The Amherst News - Chamber Chat 3 Oct 2018 Ron Furlong Ron Furlong is the executive director of the Amherst and ...
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Gritty to Pretty – 2019!
Gritty to Pretty Program The Gritty to Pretty Program encourages commercial building owners in Amherst to invest in beautification and ...
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GoForth Institute Pilot Program
As part of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce’s growth-oriented network, the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to ...
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Resources for Employers around legalized Cannabis
Government of Canada "Workplace impairment Questions and Answers" Substance Abuse Policy (Drug and Alcohol) / Workplace Impairment They are generic cialis ...
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Substance Abuse Policy (Drug and Alcohol) / Workplace Impairment
Substance Abuse Policy (Drug and Alcohol) Intent THE COMPANY is committed to the health and safety of its employees and ...
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Accommodation Policy
Accommodation Policy Intent THE COMPANY is committed to providing equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination. THE COMPANY has ...
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ACC Commissions New U.S. Trade Guide
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce ACCion News - October 2018 In recognition that our region’s largest trading partner is the U.S., ...
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Cannabis Legalization
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce ACCion News - October 2018 As of October 17, Canada’s approach to the sale and consumption ...
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BDC Small Business Week 2018 – Digitize your business
The theme of the 2018 BDC Small Business Week is Digitize now: Transform your business In an increasingly connected, automated ...
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Canadian Chamber welcomes new Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal
Canadian Chamber of Commerce 1700-275 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H9 Dear Ron: We are delighted to learn of a deal in ...
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APEC Releases Guide to Help Atlantic Firms Grapple With US Trade Uncertainty
September 26, 2018 APEC’s new guide, Navigating US Trade Uncertainty: A Practical Guide for Atlantic Firms, was completed on behalf ...
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Investing in technology: 6 low-cost opportunities
Article by - bdc.ca info@bdc.ca Business Development Bank of Canada 5 Place Ville Marie, Suite 100 Montreal, Quebec H3B 5E7 Toll-free number: ...
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The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS) Awards Night November 14th
As we all know, we have some of the best places to eat and drink in the province here in ...
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Innovacorp’s Accelerate Program helps Nova Scotia technology companies get investment ready
Calling all blue, green and medical technology start-ups! Innovacorp’s Accelerate Program helps Nova Scotia technology companies get investment ready. If ...
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July 23, 2018 – Competing in a local market
Original Amherst News article here. By Ron Furlong, Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce Last month I quoted Chelsea Berler ...
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Latest interprovincial wine-trade proposals not much to cheer about
Opinion: A country that is pushing the merits of free trade needs to put its (or consumers') money where its ...
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Four Levels of Government Report photos
Here are some photos from our latest Four Levels of Government Report event, held Aug. 13, 2018 at the Community ...
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Are You an Older Worker?
If you are... Aged 55+ Employed or looking for work Wanting to continue to work You're invited to share in ...
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June 15, 2018 – Competing in a local market
Competing in a local market By: Ron Furlong – Executive Director, Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce Retail sales as ...
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May 18, 2018 – A Can-do Attitude
Far down on the Chamber web page it reads: The Chamber can help. It goes on to list six ways ...
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April 18, 2018 – Chamber Chat
April 18, 2018 Bringing the community to date on the actions of the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce Amherst ...
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TED & TEDx Talks
Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce now includes 100 plus links to business management TED Talks in our Business Learning ...
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Border Entrance Signage Bylaw Process
Hi Everyone, In an effort to improve the appearance of a crucial entrance into downtown Amherst and the County, the ...
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5 Minutes for Business | State of the Economy
The following is a reprinting with permission of the June 14th edition of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce - 5 ...
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Tariffs and Sanctions – What do you have to say?
A letter to the Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in Atlantic Canada. Reprinted here to provide the information ...
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Profiting from technology: A guide for entrepreneurs
The following is shared with permission from an email from BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) to the Chamber. Hope ...
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$136 billion of planned investment in Atlantic Canada
The following is shared from an email to the Chamber from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council promoting the following event ...
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Achieving accessibility together
The following is an information release by the Province of Nova Scotia. The Chamber is providing a copy of that ...
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Bay Insurance Joins Archway Insurance
Received by way of a news release we just had to share... Congratulations to Archway Insurance for their personal efforts ...
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Innovacorp’s Spark Innovation Challenge is Open for Submissions! Lets bring this to our region!
Heads up Nova Scotia start-ups! Spark is back for another year. Spark is a province-wide competition for early stage technology ...
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Lets ALL benefit from this!
Please circulate information on the Government of Canada’s Student Work Integrated Learning Program to all your stakeholders. ESDC has approved ...
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Long-term fiscal planning needed for sustainability
May 2, 2018 APEC Report Examines Fiscal Performance and Competitiveness Long-term fiscal planning needed for sustainability The latest Report Card ...
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Low Carbon Economy Challenge deadline May 14
Good day, We are writing to stakeholders, such as you, who may be interested in applying for funding under the ...
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Cape Sharp Tidal – Open Houses
Reproduced from http://capesharptidal.com/ COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES You’re invited to learn more about the Cape Sharp Tidal demonstration project at three Community Open ...
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The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award
Community Funding and Awards The Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities across ...
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6 mistakes to avoid when recruiting employees
Reprinted with permission: BDC Home > Articles and tools > Employees > Recruit > When it comes to hiring, it ...
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E-commerce not the only cause of death for Canadian malls
Article By: Aleksandra Sagan, The Canadian Press Malls were once a go-to shopping destination and a teenager's hang-out of choice, ...
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Show the Love Locally!
Dear Ron, You may already know that, last weekend, a group of vandals targeted businesses on Locke Street in Hamilton, ...
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Temporary Exemption From U.S. Tariffs Should be Permanent
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has issued the following press release on the U.S. Administration announcement concerning tariffs... Temporary Exemption ...
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NAFTA Round 7
Reprinted with permission of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The seventh round of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ...
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