As we begin this exciting new year, the Annapolis Valley Chamber team is thrilled to welcome you back after a well-deserved holiday break. We hope you had the opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge with family and friends. Now, it’s time to jump into 2025 with renewed energy, inspiration, and a commitment to supporting our incredible community of businesses and organizations.

This year promises exciting opportunities, growth, and new partnerships, and we can’t wait to continue working with each of you to create a thriving, connected, and prosperous future. Stay tuned for upcoming events, programs, and initiatives designed to help you succeed in the year ahead!

Wishing you all a prosperous and successful start to the year. Let’s make it a great one together!

We know it’s 2025 and we’re in a new year, but we can’t help talk about the 2024 Entrepreneur Holiday Party – what a night!

Thank you to everyone who came out, Julie Ogilvie, our sponsors CBDC Hants Kings, Luckett Vineyards, Alesia Bitar, REALTOR®, Royal LePage® Atlantic, Caley Dimmock, and those who donated raffle prizes, the evening wouldn’t be possible with your contributions.

We can’t wait to see what other exciting opportunities this year has in store!

LAST CALL: Communication Skills for Leaders

Attention Tourism Operators!

Looking to level up your operations? Join us this January for a free, hands-on workshop designed specifically for the tourism sector!

Mike MacMillan will be leading this full-day session on practical AI tools and internal strategies tailored to tourism operations.

What to Expect:
Expert guidance
Real-world applications
Strategies to identify, address, and solve inefficiencies in your workflows

Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: NSCC Kingstec
Brought to you by: Valley REN

Space is limited, so register now! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to optimize your operations with cutting-edge tools.

Register here.

Welcome! – New Members

Chamber Champion is more than just a membership tier; it’s a dynamic partnership designed to drive positive change and shape the future of the Annapolis Valley business community. By becoming a Chamber Champion Partner, you’ll position yourself as a pivotal player in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, networking opportunities, and community support initiatives.

Here’s a glimpse of what being a Chamber Champion entails:

• Voice of Leadership: Engage in exclusive roundtable discussions with elected officials, receive special recognition at events, and elevate your leadership profile.
• Elevated Networking: Opportunity to co-host exclusive networking events, enjoy advance event notice with priority seating, free tickets and special requests to rub elbows with attendees of your choice.
• Boost your Brand: Gain enhanced visibility, strategic brand exposure, prime website placement, prominent recognition, and event marketing credit to further amplify your brand’s reach.
• Enhanced Community Support: Demonstrate your commitment to the community through increased support for local businesses and non-profit organizations.

Discover the full details of our Chamber Champions package here. Please contact executivedirector@annapolisvalleychamber.ca for more information, or to attend a personalized meeting. Let’s explore how the Chamber Champion program can benefit your business and contribute to the success of our community.

As a member of the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce, you also enjoy the benefits of membership with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. To stay updated on their recent activities and future plans, I recommend visiting the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce website directly. Their site will offer you insights into their latest initiatives, upcoming events, advocacy efforts, and strategic objectives for the new year. This information will help you stay informed on how the Atlantic Chamber is working to support businesses across the region, and may offer valuable opportunities for your own business.

Learn more…