Truro & Colchester Partnership Seeking Input for Strategic Direction
April 06, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
Truro & Colchester Partnership Seeking Input for Strategic Direction
TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA —. The Partnership officially formed late in 2017 and is tasked with improving economic development in the Colchester region, supporting business growth in communities.
A series of more than eight community focus groups have been planned offering Businesses and residents an opportunity to provide vital input. People may also submit information to the organization online.
“Developing a regional strategy requires a regional approach,” said Mark Wood, Partnership Chairman. “We need the current pulse of our region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats. Getting input and thoughtful, evidence-based ideas from our communities across the Colchester region is essential.”
The two-hour focus groups will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at various locations across the county including Stewiacke, Bass River, Millbrook and Tatamagouche with the remaining sessions taking place within the Truro and Bible Hill region. Details can be accessed online via the Partnership’s website at www.tcpep.ca.
The Truro and Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity is a newly established Regional Enterprise Network (REN) supported by the towns of Truro and Stewiacke, the County of Colchester, Millbrook First Nation, the business community through the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce and the Province of Nova Scotia.
Chamber Job Opportunity -Part-time Events Co-ordinator
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is looking to add a dedicated, flexible, organized, resourceful individual to its team to fill the role of part-time events co-ordinator. This position is responsible for assisting with event planning and coordination, as well as member services.
Minimum 12 hours per week, plus additional hours as required during events.
Job Description/ Qualifications:
- Assist with planning and coordinating Chamber Events such as: monthly Lunch & Learns, Political Engagements, Curling Bonspiel, Annual Gala, Kitchen Party, Fall Flavours Festival, Annual Fun Golf Tournament, Small Business Week, and other business related events
- Calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to
- Book talent, including musicians, bands, and disc jockeys
- Select chefs or catering companies to prepare food for event
- Visit venue to plan layout of seating and decorations
- Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants
- Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met
- Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in all efforts to publicize event
- Edit and design promotional materials
- Prepare presentations
- Negotiate and secure event space
- Secure sponsorships
- Manage registration lists
- Manage correspondence
- Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre- and post-event
- Keep inventory of decorations and other display materials
- Develop and distribute weekly E-Newsletter
- Maintain event calendar on Chamber website
- Development of promotional material and liaising with current and potential members
- Assist the Executive Director and Office Administrator with duties as assigned
- Experience in event planning and working in the not-for-profit sector with an elected board considered an asset
Please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected] . This job opportunity will remain posted until a suitable candidate is selected.
We thank all candidates who apply but only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Infrastructure agreement good for business
News Release
April 10, 2018
Infrastructure agreement good for business
TRURO – The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce says today’s deal inked by the provincial and federal government supporting infrastructure is good for business.
“This agreement with Ottawa, providing our province with $828 million in infrastructure funding over the next decade, will contribute to economic development of the region,” said Chamber President Joanne McRae.
“The long-term funding will allow the provincial government flexibility to allow for investment in a wide range of projects that will benefit the region such as climate related disaster mitigation, culture and recreation infrastructure and will improve the quality of life in rural communities.”
However, the Chamber is concerned investment in trade-enabling infrastructure was not among the funding streams included in the announcement.
“Highways and roads are important to support growth in our region by enhancing competition in a global trade network,” said McRae. “Limitations in vital transportation and infrastructure, are restricting the region’s ability to grow and prosper.”
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business in this region for 128 years. It represents more than 400 member businesses and advocates on their behalf at all levels of government on issues of political, economic and social importance.
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Opening Doors for Everyone
reachAbility Association and The Truro and District Chamber of Commerce is extremely enthusiastic to be presenting:
Opening Doors for Everyone (ODE)
Under the direction of The Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, reachAbility is introducing you to this ground-breaking program for your small-medium business!
ODE will cover the following topics, ensuring attendees leave with a comprehensive tool kit of resources available while providing straight forward answers to your inclusion questions and addressing your business needs.
- Facts, Flags, and Forward Thinking
- Disability Awareness in Practice
- Accessing available grants and partners
- Next Steps!
Beyond the free training component, ODE is also dedicated to creating a sustainable resource toolkit that will support participating businesses in learning about and accessing; available grants, local community agencies with whom they can partner, opportunities to be part of the disability community across Nova Scotia and most importantly encourage hiring of persons with disabilities, which, studies show, will improve overall customer satisfaction and loyalty as well as customer base.
reachAbility is a Halifax based, grassroots, non-profit organization; specializing in equalizing the playing field for persons facing barriers. Through self-management and employment services, reachAbility provides individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunities needed to reach their full potential. In addition to the many programs and services offered throughout the community, reachAbility has been a leader, across Canada, for almost 20 years in providing businesses a variety of training opportunities to diversify their workplace and increase disability and diversity education.
ODE is the natural evolution of this work; a program dedicated to ensuring the right accessibility information is made readily accessible to businesses across Nova Scotia.
Join us May 24th at 1pm or May 25th at 9am at The Holiday Inn Truro, Aspen Room for this innovated and informative 2.5-hour workshop!
To reserve you seat, please email [email protected] with your date preference!
Full details available on at reachAbility's website
Boys & Girls Club seeking board members
The Boys and Girls Club of Truro and Colchester is currently seeking new board members with a need for individuals with a marketing or financial background.
The Boys and Girls Club provides programming in education, leadership, physical activity and nutrition that helps children and youth develop the skills they need to succeed. Volunteering as board member is an excellent way to contribute to the lives of the youth in our community. The time commitment is minimal: averaging only an hour a month.
For more information, please visit our website at www.bgctruro.ca.
Interested individuals can also contact the Club at 902-895-5008 or by email at [email protected].
2018 Gala Award Finalists Announced
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce announces 2018 gala award finalists
TRURO – The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2018 gala award finalists.
Inglis Jewellers, owned by Paul Clark, has been selected as the recipient of the Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award and Leo Rovers, owner of L & R Construction in Stewiacke, been selected as the BDC Business Person of the Year.
“Inglis Jewellers and Leo Rovers have contributed greatly to the local economy and are leaders in the business community,” said Chamber President Joanne McRae. “We are pleased to recognize these two outstanding businesses while acknowledging Rover’s work restoring an architectural gem in downtown Truro and Clark’s dedication to expanding and growing his business during the past 27 years.”
The awards will be presented on April 12 during the Chamber’s 128th annual gala dinner celebration at the Best Western Glengarry. To reserve your seat, please call the Chamber office at 902-895-6328, or email [email protected].
The Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award recognizes leadership achieving demonstrated growth in sales, workforce investment, community involvement, support of the local business community, innovation and job creation.
The BDC Business Person of the Year Award acknowledges a founder, owner, CEO, president or manager who has achieved significant success showing strong leadership skills contributing to the growth of the business.
Nominations for the Chamber awards were open to all businesses in Truro and Colchester County.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the accomplishments of local business at the Chamber’s 128th Annual Awards & Dinner Gala, which is open to members and future members. Tickets cost $50 plus tax for members and $55 plus tax for future members.
Paw Patrol Live!
Paw Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" is coming to Truro!
You are invited to get your tickets today, BEFORE they go on sale to the public. Just use the presale password VMAIL to purchase your tickets here by Thursday April 5th!
Rath Eastlink Community Centre, November 10, 2018
Ticket prices start at $22.00 plus ticket fees
*Additional fees may apply. Ticket prices subject to change at any time.Be a V.I.P. - Very Important Pup!
The V.I.P. package includes a premium seat, special gift and exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with three characters after the show. Each adult & child (aged 1 & up) must have a V.I.P. ticket.
TCPEP Strategic Plan Session Invites
March 29, 2018
Dear Community Partner,
The Truro & Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity (TCPEP) is a new organization dedicated to increasing business opportunities, attracting talent and increasing investment in the Colchester region.
We are reaching out to the community to seek assistance and input with the creation of our Regional Economic Development Strategy. The Partnership has engaged Frank Gallant with Peak Experiences Consulting to facilitate our strategic planning process, and we are asking you, a valued community stakeholder, to provide input into the plan’s development.
There are two key ways you can provide input:
• Provide input online via the Peak Experience portal
• Attend one of our upcoming focus group meetings
Details on the online portal and information about the focus group meeting are listed below.
We look forward to hearing about your ideas and inspirations. If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss aspects of this process with us, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Sincerely,
Brennan Gillis Frank Gallant, President
Truro & Colchester Partnership Peak Experiences Consulting
Tel: 902.890.3120 Tel: 902.499.7585
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tcpep.ca Web: www.peak.ca
The Truro and Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity is supported by:
Our Mission -- To guide and navigate economic development in the Colchester region, supporting business growth in communities.
Our Mandate - The Truro & Colchester Partnership is mandated to oversee the development and implementation of a regional economic development strategy. The strategy should consider assets, the business community, sector strengths, and regional challenges and opportunities. The strategy should align with local business priorities and provincial priorities to maximize our region’s ability to leverage of programs, policies and services. The strategy will outline the results the TCPEP will achieve over a three-year period.
Get Involved!
1. Online Portal
Provide your input to our Strategic Planning process by visiting www.tcpep.ca/strategic-plan. You’ll be taken to the Peak Experience portal and asked for a password. Use Partnership1 (please use capital “P” and the rest of the letters are lowercase). Please enter your name, organization, email address, age category and complete our six questions.
2. Focus Group Meetings
Attend one of our Community Stakeholder Engagement Sessions planned during early April mid-May 2018. Some of the focus groups have themes.
Meeting 1: April 12, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Theme: Education & Entrepreneurship
Location: Dalhousie University, Bible Hill – Jenkins Hall
Meeting 2: April 17, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Theme: Business, Industrial Parks & Developers
Location: Debert Hospitality Centre, Debert - Hudson Room
Meeting 3: April 19, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Theme: Colchester Promotion & People Attraction
Location: Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC)
Meeting 4: April 24, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Theme Regional – West Colchester
Location Victoria Hall, Bass River
Meeting 5: April 26, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Theme: Regional – Millbrook
Location: Millbrook Community Centre
Meeting 6: May 01, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Theme: Regional East Colchester / Stewiacke
Location: Stewiacke Legion, Stewiacke
Meeting 7: May 03, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Theme: Youth & Community Groups
Location: Truro Fire Hall, Truro
Meeting 8: May 09, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Theme: Regional Session – North Colchester
Location: Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche
Interested stakeholders do not need to RSVP, but doing so will help us plan for attendance
If you plan to attend a session, please send an email to [email protected]