2024 Business Recognition Form
Celebrate Exceptional Local Businesses
We believe that outstanding local businesses deserve recognition for their commitment to excellence. Whether they’re remarkable employers, stellar in customer service, or go the extra mile to support their staff and community, we want to hear about them!
Please fill out this form to nominate a local business that you believe should be celebrated. Ten businesses will be chosen to receive a special recognition post on our social media and a visit from our team with coffee and a treat for their staff!
Business Recognition Form
2024 Rising Star/Legacy Award
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to issue a call for submissions for it's annual Rising Star Start-Up Award Investing in Entrepreneurs provided in partnership with several of its members to offer support to a budding entrepreneur.
This award will be presented in October during the Chamber’s Small Business Week Awards Luncheon to assist the recipient in taking their venture to the next level.
Its purpose is to identify a viable start-up – a business that is just beginning to develop, located within Truro and Colchester region – and provide it with a $2,500 cash prize as well as in-kind supports, products, and services, from partnering member businesses.
Criteria:
To qualify, the applicant must live and operate their business within the Truro & Colchester Region. This award is open to an individual or partners with a business idea that needs capital and professional support. All entrepreneurs applying must be able to demonstrate the impact of their current business offerings, giving a unique edge on the competition. Further, they must demonstrate how the grant money & support service will have a meaningful impact on business growth and job creation in the local area.
Selection Process:
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce will appoint an internal preliminary adjudication committee to review submissions consisting of the Chamber Board of Directors and members, which determines the eligibility of each nominee. Submissions will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Shortlisted nominees will be invited to present to a judging panel consisting of Chamber members and/or representatives from sponsoring partners.
Applicants/nominees understand and agree that merely by applying for these Awards does not entitle the applicant/nominee to any other form of consideration.
The decision of the Chamber-appointed judging panel on all matters is final and binding on all applicants/nominees and no correspondence will be entertained on the same.
The Chamber reserves the right to withdraw or amend the terms of the Awards at any time and does not take responsibility for any loss or damage that any person/organization / Applicant / Nominee may suffer as a result of the Awards being withdrawn or its terms amended.
2024 Small Business Start-Up Legacy Award
Download our 2021 Member 2 Member flyer!
Do you or your employees take advantage of our Member-2-Member discount program? You should!
Take a look at our M2M discounts below and save big! Just another way for Chamber membership to save you money.
View the M2M flyer here.
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce to honour outstanding business leaders
News Release
Feb. 21, 2020
Call for nominations for Annual Dinner Gala and Awards
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.
Two awards will be presented at the April 22 event; the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Business Person of the Year Award and the Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award.
To view the full award criteria and to access 2020 nomination forms, visit www.trurocolchesterchamber.com, or email [email protected] .
The deadline to submit completed nominations is April 1, 2020.
The Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award recognizes a business that has been in operation for at least 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.
The Chamber is now accepting seating reservations for the April 22 gala dinner at the Holiday Inn, Truro. This year’s guest speaker will be Ian Wilson of Wilsons Heating. Reserve Seats by April 16. Cost for members $60 plus HST ($70 plus HST for future members). For more information contact the Chamber office at 902-895-6328 or email [email protected].
-30-
Links to online nomination forms:
Link to online application-BDC Business Person of the Year
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07egxim6dxk6wm56lb/start
Link to online application – Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07egxilaiyk6wlrpyd/start
Media contact:
Sherry Martell
Executive Director
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce
902-895-6328
Chamber calls for an immediate end to rail disruption
News Release
February 19, 2020
Chamber calling for an immediate end to rail disruption
TRURO – Jobs are being put at risk as the supply chain to manufacturers and other businesses in this region is strongly affected by the disruption of rail service.
“We have the highest number of manufacturers per capita in the province operating in Colchester County and those businesses employ hundreds of people in this area,” said Ron Smith, President of the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce. “It is absolutely vital that businesses depending on rail service to deliver raw materials to them for manufacturing can receive those shipments, along with being able to send finished products to reach their destined markets.”
The Chamber has heard from several members impacted by the rail disruption and is encouraging others to reach out to them by email [email protected]. They are also joining chambers from across the Atlantic Provinces and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to call for an immediate resolution to the issue.
“Along with the economic implications for our manufacturers, we know many local businesses are reliant on propane for their operations, from heat to food preparation,” said Smith. “This disruption will have wide-sweeping impacts on businesses here, now and into the future, as contracts are broken because supply demands cannot be met. It also puts the safety and security of our residents and institutions at risk.”
From grocery and retail stores, to vehicle dealerships, construction and manufacturers, members are sharing the many ways the disruption of service is impacting business in Truro and Colchester, an area already feeling the economic impact of the closure of Northern Pulp. Many are facing challenges as they attempt to seek alternate means of delivery. Rationing of basic daily consumables has already begun and material shortages are imminent.
Smith is deeply concerned about the safety of all people as the disruption continues.
“This isn’t just a business issue, this is a national emergency impacting all people, families and children,” he said. “It’s about providing the necessities of life to people and ensuring the safe operation of our institutions.”
The local Chamber supports the statement issued by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce regarding ongoing rail service disruptions:
“From propane to grain and food and consumer items, Canada’s supply chains are being severely damaged by the continuing interruptions to Canada’s rail services by protestors.
The rail system affects the entire Canadian economy and Canadians everywhere, including people trying to get to and from work. They must be allowed to continue to serve the thousands of businesses that depend on them.”
Smith is calling on all parties involved, including all levels of government, law enforcement, business and protesters to work together to bring an immediate end to the blockades and to restore all rail service.
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business in this region for 130 years. It represents more than 475 member businesses and advocates on their behalf at all levels of government on issues of political, economic and social importance. For more information, visit www.trurocolchesterchamber.com.
-30-
Media Contact
Sherry Martell
Executive Director
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce
902-895-6328
Lunch and Learn - Driving Revenue Growth
Topic:
Stagnant or declining sales can result from many factors – seasonal slowdowns, market shifts, or under performing sales teams. Join us to learn essential strategies to boost sales, optimize marketing efforts and identify new sources of revenue.
February 26h at the Best Western Glengarry
11:45 am with lunch being served at noon
$25+tax for members / $35+tax for future members
Please call (902) 895-6328, email [email protected] or www.trurocolchesterchamber.com to register!
Book online CLICK HERE
Speaker bio: Chris O’Shea is a business consultant at BDC. He has spent that last number of years working in sales and marketing consulting with BDC. Prior to that, he was developing growth strategies for entrepreneurs and businesses across the country in the agency world. In his 20-plus year career, Chris has also worked in sales, web development, digital marketing, business analysis and technology consulting. He is a client focused and technically savvy professional with a passion for turning business needs into results driven solutions. An advocate of clearly defined processes, he constantly looks for ways to align technology with requirements while always keeping an eye on the bottom line. Check out recent blog posts from Chris: https://www.bdc.ca/en/blog/chris-oshea/pages/default.aspx
Matching Employees with Business Culture
Business Builder Breakfast: Matching Employees with Business Culture
Join us next Tuesday, March 20th, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Marigold Centre, 605 Prince St, for our Business Builder Breakfast on: Matching Employees with Business Culture with presenter: Glenn Bowie, Area Director, Sales and Marketing, New Castle Hotels and Resorts
Free event open to members and the community with light breakfast included!
To RSVP, please call (902) 895-6328 or email [email protected]
This event is sponsored by White LeBlanc Wealth Planners/Hollis Wealth.
Chamber to host Automation Discussion Panel
TRURO - A panel discussion on automation will be held in Truro on Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marigold Cultural Centre, 605 Prince St., Truro.
The event is being hosted by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce and is open to everyone.
The demand for higher productivity, improved quality, cost reduction and efficiency is driving the introduction of automation in all sectors, industries and markets.
“Businesses in our region are already managing the impacts and benefits of automation, and have been for a number of years,” said Alex Stevenson, President of the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce. “Going forward the scope and pace of automation will increase, as will the resulting impacts on business, customers and workers.”
The seven-person panel representing business and industry organizations will discuss how the implementation of technology is already having an impact on business and organizations. It has already changed the way businesses engage with customers while evolving the workforce with many advances to be realized in the future.
A study by McKinsey Global Institute, A future that works: Automation, employment and productivity, reports that with current demonstrated technologies, less than five per cent of jobs are candidates for full automation. However, the report says almost every occupation has partial automation potential, further estimating that about half of all the activities people are paid to do have the potential be automated.
“The panel the Chamber has assembled will offer varying perspectives on the anticipated impacts of automation and how it will transform how business is conducted going forward,” said Stevenson.
The panel will be moderated by Michele Bursey, Senior Account Manager with BDC Truro, and will feature guest speakers Abid Ahmad P. Eng., Academic Chair for Mechanical and Industrial Technologies, the Aviation Institute and the Design and Innovation Center, NSCC; Maxine MacLean, P.Ag. Policy and Communications Coordinator, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture; Michel Raymond, Executive Director, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters; Stephanie Jones, Owner, McDonalds Restaurants; Keith Gillis, Owner, G & G Computers; Eric MacKeen, General Manager, Tri County Ford; and Craig Paul, Director Business Solutions and Information Technology, Halifax International Airport Authority, Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport.
There is no cost to attend this event sponsored by Halifax International Airport Authority. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided following the discussion. To register for this event contact the chamber office 902-895-6328 or email [email protected].
Media Contact:
Sherry Martell, Executive Director
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce
902-895-6328, [email protected]
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SYMPOSIUMS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SYMPOSIUMS
The Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education is pleased to invite you to come and meet with us and talk about workplace safety- what is happening and to help inform our work. This is a continuation of our efforts to meet with individuals, employers, employees, safety professionals and others that wish to advance health and safety in their workplaces.
When and Where
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
8 am to 4 pm
Or
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
8 am to 4 pm
Program Highlights
The day will be highlighted by breakout sessions on such topics as:
- Continuing our conversation on challenges, prioritizing and next steps
- Focused conversation on setting priorities for inspection and outreach planning
- An interactive session on the Workplace Safety Strategy and the future direction
Information and Registration
- Plan to attend one session only
- Same program will be offered at both
- This Symposium is being presented at no charge to stakeholders
- Pre-registration is required
- Registered attendees will be advised of any schedule changes or cancellations due to inclement weather
To Register or more information, please call 902-422-1886 or email [email protected].
These Symposiums are presented by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education in partnership with the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Board.
