Call for gala awards nominations
Call for nominations
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce to honour outstanding business leaders
TRURO – The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations to recognize outstanding business leaders at its annual dinner gala and awards celebration.
These awards will highlight achievements and share the impressive accomplishments of businesses throughout Truro and Colchester County.
“The chamber has recognized the accomplishments of businesses in Colchester County since 1989, when the inaugural BDC Business Person of the Year Award was conferred to Tom Stanfield,” said Chamber President, Andrew Lake. “A rich and diverse list of businesses and entrepreneurs have been recipients of the award since its inception.”
Along with presenting the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Business Person of the Year Award at the gala, the Chamber is pleased to introduce a new award this year, the Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award.
The deadline to submit completed nominations is March 24, 2016. They may be submitted electronically to [email protected], by mail to Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce, 605 Prince St., Truro, N.S. B2N 1G2, or at the Chamber office.
To view the full award criteria and to download the 2016 nomination forms, visit www.trurocolchesterchamber.com, email [email protected] to request a form, or stop by the Chamber office at 605 Prince St., Truro (Marigold Cultural Centre). Self-nominations are welcome.
The Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award recognizes a business that has been in operation for at least the past 10 years and has had an outstanding impact on the community in Truro or Colchester. The BDC Business Person of the Year Award acknowledges a founder, owner, CEO, president or manager who has achieved significant success in business showing strong leadership skills and business acumen contributing to the consistent growth of the business.
Click HERE to Download a PDF BDC Business Person of the Year Award form
Click HERE to Download a PDF Community Credit Union Business Excellence form
Along with the two prestigious award presentations, the gala will feature special guest speaker John Peller, President and CEO of Andrew Peller Limited, the largest Canadian-owned winery.
Last year Andrew Peller Limited celebrated its 50th anniversary manufacturing wines in Truro.
“John Peller’s keynote address is fitting with their recent business milestone and family ties to immigration,” said the Chamber president.
“The impressive story of John’s grandfather’s journey from his home country of Hungary, to his establishment of Andrew Peller Limited, reinforces the importance of immigration in building a strong economy and diverse country.”
The Chamber is now accepting seating reservations for the April 21 gala dinner at the Best Western Glengarry. Tickets cost $45 plus tax for members and $55 plus tax for future members. For more information contact the Chamber office at 902-895-6328 or email [email protected].
College president to share positive narrative showcasing opportunities
College president to share positive narrative showcasing opportunities
TRURO - Don Bureaux is working hard to change the narrative of Nova Scotia. The present provincial storyline, punctuated with seemingly insurmountable challenges, must change to one of untapped opportunities weaved with themes of positive economic growth.
Bureaux, president of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), will discuss this necessary shift in conversation as the guest speaker at a Lunch and Learn in Truro on Feb. 17, hosted by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by the Town of Truro.
His commitment to adult education spans more than two decades working with adult learners at colleges and universities, as well as professional designation granting organizations across Canada and internationally. At NSCC, he works to bring the college’s vision – transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time – to life.
The college, a powerful asset for this region, and the province as a whole, plays a leading role in transforming the current narrative with positive impacts already being realized.
Before becoming president of NSCC in 2011, Bureaux served as vice-president, academic and vice -president, people and planning at the college, and has served in many academic leadership roles throughout his career. His work has allowed him to collaborate with educational institutions across North America, Europe and Asia to promote the concepts of student and employee success, subjects he believes in deeply.
Last year Bureaux was named one of the top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine. He serves on the boards of many not-for-profit organizations in Nova Scotia in the areas of board governance, policy development and strategic planning.
The lasagna luncheon will be held in Salon C, NSCC Truro campus at 12 p.m. (noon) on Feb. 17. This event is open to the entire community. The cost is $10 for chamber members, $15 for future members. To reserve a seat, contact the chamber office at 902-895-6328 or email [email protected].
Call for citizen appointees -Bay of Fundy Gateway
Municipality of Colchester & Town of Truro
Citizen Appointees – Bay of Fundy Gateway
Project Steering Committee
The Municipality of Colchester and the Town of Truro are embarking on a masterplan for the redevelopment of the former Palliser property in Lower Truro. In the spring of 2015, the Municipality purchased the prominent 10 acre site with the intention of establishing a gateway to the Bay of Fundy Region. The project is envisioned to be a world-class anchor to the vast array of amenities, attractions and experiences the Region has to offer and strengthen its place as a competitive tourist destination. The Municipality of Colchester and Town of Truro are currently seeking two highly motivated, skilled and dynamic citizen representatives to fill vacancies on the Project Steering Committee for approximately a one year term. Individuals with backgrounds in planning and design, tourism, business and economic development, etc. are encouraged to apply.
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy are asked to respond in writing by February 14, 2016. A letter of interest outlining credentials and related experience in this capacity, contact information, as well as any other relevant information, should be forwarded to:
Project Steering Committee
Bay of Fundy Gateway Project
c/o Paul Smith, MCIP, LPP
1 Church Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 3Z5
Or by Email: [email protected]