Welcome! – New Members:
Meet a Committee Member – Brian Newcombe
👋 Meet Brian Newcombe, a member of our Agriculture Committee 👋
Brian owns and operates Cornwallis farms Ltd. with his brother, located in Port Williams, Nova Scotia. He is the ninth generation to farm on the original farmstead which was first settled in 1761. Cornwallis Farms is a mixed operation consisting of dairy, layers, broiler chicken, feed mill, and 1800 acres of crops.
Brian graduated from Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 2001, majoring in Plant Science. Brian and his wife Edna were named one of Canada’s Outstanding Young farmers in 2003. Brian went on to become president of Outstanding Young Farmers of Canada in 2010. Brian is involved with the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee and is a director of the Annapolis Valley Farms Trust Society and has been involved in Agricultural land policy for many years. Brian enjoys hockey, golf, and camping with his wife Edna and three children Leah, Evan, and Ryan.
Thank you for everything you do for the Chamber and the Community, Brian! 👏👏
From the Chamber Network:
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Accessibility in the Workplace
According to the Rick Hansen Foundation, one in seven Canadian adults currently lives with a mobility, vision, or hearing disability. Within the next 20 years, the number of Canadians with disabilities is expected to grow to more than 9 million – or one in five.
Providing universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible workplaces ensures Canadians are able to fully participate in the workforce.
Physician Community Navigator News
Friday, July 29th, we hosted a Physician Community Welcome Social attended by physicians, others in healthcare, and the community. It was a beautiful evening filled with delicious food, great company, and a gorgeous view. An opportunity to enjoy a much-needed, relaxing summer day while developing new connections from the area.
Thank you to all those who attended & the lovely staff at Lightfoot & Wolfville for making this event such a success. 
CBDC Workshops for Small Business
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