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The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has a proud and rich tradition of serving the local business community. Established in 1890, the Truro Board of Trade was formed by a group of local business leaders to advocate for the interests of the local business community. While the name has changed, the mandate remains the same.
Since 2012 the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has promoted a “Live Local” campaign in the community. A committee of Chamber members, along with several stakeholders in the community, determined ways to encourage people to spend money at businesses located in the Truro/Colchester region, rather than having that money leave the community. Various studies and surveys have shown that many in the local area are choosing to spend their money in outside communities or online (outside the region), which means nothing is returned to the local economy. Even a small shift in shopping habits would mean more money in the local economy, more jobs and businesses would be better equipped to support local charities, sports teams, events, etc.
Explore Central is a collaborative project spearheaded by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Downtown Truro Partnership, Municipality of the County of Colchester, Town of Truro, Town of Stewiacke, and Millbrook Heritage & Cultural Centre.
The goal of this project is to promote the Central Nova Scotia region to locals and tourists from within Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Provinces.
12 Days of Local Boxes are back!
! A gift box filled with 16+ local products perfect for the holiday season. Perfect as a present for a loved one, for yourself, or as a corporate gift!
2022 Small Business Award Recipients
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s Small Business Week award recipients.
Fall in Love with Small Business
Shop at any participating business in Truro or Colchester to receive a stamp on your shopping passport. Shop Local & Win!
2022 Small Business Start-Up Legacy Award
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to issue a call for submissions for its 5th annual Rising Star Start-Up Award Investing in Entrepreneurs provided in partnership with several of its members to offer support to a budding entrepreneur.
News Release – Temporary Physician Housing Pilot Project Announced
The Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce and the Truro Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity have launched a pilot project that will provide temporary accommodations to support physician recruitment in the county.
Dianne Kelderman to receive Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award
“Dianne is an inspiration to so many with her can-do attitude and out-of-the-box solutions to overcome social and economic challenges,” said Matthew Mossman, Chamber President.
Call for Nominations open for Gala & Awards
The call for nominations is now open for the BDC Business Person of the Year Award & the Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award which will be awarded at the Chamber's Annual Gala & Awards.