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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.
Business Micro-grant Application Form
A funding program intended to provide financial aid to registered businesses and non-profits with store-front, physical locations to improve interior or exterior signage and beautify properties to improve curb appeal thereby attracting residents and visitors to their location while creating more welcoming environments.
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.
AGM announced for March
Join us as we welcome a new slate of officers, and to learn about Chamber activities.
Download our Health & Wellness Kit for Business today!
Within this Workplace Health & Wellness kit, we have provided local and global resources to build a workplace wellness program, a sample plan and activities to inspire you to try new things while also offering challenges with incentives to boost participation.
Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement Discussion
These businesses, predominantly owned by women and staffed by women, cannot offer these subsidized fees for parents and higher wages for workers unless they join a new central organization being developed by the Department of Education.
Winter festival to include lightshow, night markets in Downtown Truro
Downtown Truro’s Civic Square will be transformed into a lighted winter wonderland next month as a new addition to the Winter Long John Festival.