AVCC eNews: April 20, 2023

Women of Excellence Nominees

List of Nominees with photos reading: Angie Sangster, Brittany Buchan, Ceilidh Wilkolaski, Daniela Siggia, Jaimie Peerless, Joanna Gould-Thorpe, Kathy Whitewood, Kay Bosch, Leanne Myles, and Lisa Barrie

Physician Community Navigator News

The family medicine residents joined PCN, Breanna at the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Pizza, Puzzle, and Pitcher Night.

2 hours to finish a large pizza, beverages, and puzzle to win the challenge.

They may not have taken home the pizza trophy but we had some great laughs. “Pass the flesh-colored puzzle piece, please”.

Quarterly, Physician Community Navigator (PCN), Breanna, visits 19 primary care clinics and family practices in Annapolis and Kings Counties, dropping off coffee and muffins at each location ☕️

Meet a Board Member: Axel Nafthal

Meet Axel Nafthal, a new Board Member

Having been born and brought up in the Annapolis Valley, I’m delighted for the opportunity to contribute to my community as a new director at the Chamber.

My experience in the food industry began many years ago when I was hired by M W Graves & Company in Berwick. The company evolved to Cobi Foods, and that experience provided the opportunity for management positions in New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Alberta prior to my transfer home. I remained in the food industry for most of my adult life representing such companies as Nabisco, Mars, Tetley and Catelli to name a few.

Since my retirement from the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, I purchased a franchise with Schooley Mitchell, a Canadian-owned business cost-savings consultant with offices across North America.

I get great satisfaction helping organizations both large and small, by securing cost savings in various expense avenues with no financial risk or investment on their part.

Having been a chamber member since my retirement, I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve the community I love, which has been so good to me.

I truly look forward to working with my fellow board members, many of who I already know, and those I have yet the pleasure of knowing.

We’re so happy to have you as an asset with the Annapolis Valley Chamber, Axel

https://www.schooleymitchell.com/anafthal/

Recently AVCC President Jake Rideout and Executive Director, Nyla Frank-Rodgers met with Christine Spurr from the Municipality of the County of Kings meet to discuss upcoming consultations on by-laws and policies that affect investments in Kings County. Stay tuned for details on your opportunity to bring your concerns forward.

Valley Business Hub

Rentable Boardroom, Co-working Space, and Pods.
448 Main Street, Kentville
info@annapolisvalleychamber.ca

While staying in the Annapolis Valley for a couple months during a year of travel I learned after arriving that my Air BNB accommodations would not suit my needs for work on the road.

I was so relieved when I found “Valley Business The Hub” and they had availability to sign me up for a full-time desk on short notice. It was a lifesaver to have a dedicated workspace, high-speed internet access, and even amenities like caffeine on demand and a lounge when you need to switch things up for a short break. Valley Business Hub is a nice clean working atmosphere with a friendly community of people working there. I will definitely look them up in the future if I’m in need of a workspace on my next trip to NS

Curtis Mittelstaedt

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Valley Social Network – Networking at Union Street

In collaboration with CBDC Hants-Kings, and Physician Community Navigation, we’re hosting our second Valley Social Network event of 2023 – Networking at The Union Street!

Tuesday, April 25th from 4:30-6:30 PM. We’ll provide some snacks. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Additional Details: Are you a young professional in the Annapolis Valley? Come out and meet others who are doing great things!

The Valley Social Network is a space for young professionals to meet, collaborate & create. A casual environment to share ideas and skills amongst one another, make an impact and continue to develop our community.