Advocacy
Canadian Chamber Appears before Senate Committee on The One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C-5)
On June 16, our Vice President of Government Relations, David Pierce, and Senior Director of Natural Resources, Environment & Sustainability, Bryan Detchou, appeared before the Senate Committee of the Whole to provide remarks on Bill C-5, The One Canadian Economy Act.
They highlighted the urgent need to reduce internal trade barriers and accelerate the development of critical infrastructure across Canada, and underscored how C-5 aligns with the Chamber’s “All-In” plan. They also reiterated Canada’s role in ensuring energy security, supporting Indigenous partnerships, and restoring investor confidence through regulatory reform.
Canada’s Provincial Chambers of Commerce Recommend Agenda for Premiers
(Toronto, March 6, 2025) – As Canada enters a trade war provoked by the United States, the nation’s provincial chambers of commerce have come together to present An Agenda for Economic Growth and Stability, a set of recommendations to Canada’s premiers to drive economic growth, strengthen domestic trade, and elevate Canada’s global competitiveness.
Events & Workshops
Event: Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: Online (link will be provided before event).
Join us for the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Annual General Meeting. This important yearly event offers members a chance to reflect on the past year’s achievements, review financial statements, and gain insight into the Chamber’s strategic direction for the coming year.
Highlights include:
- Presentation of Financial Statements
- Election of Board Members
- Recognition of outgoing Board Members.
All Chamber members are encouraged to attend, participate, and engage in shaping the future of business in the Annapolis Valley.
Please register to receive the meeting link.
Twirl Time: All-Ages Drag Show
June 28th
June 27th, 8 PM
TONIGHT! June 19th
From Our Members
Beach Party Event Raises Over $1,300 for Chrysalis House
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the Valley Noodle Guy & TACOcentric got together for an early Beach Party-themed event that raised an impressive $1,306.06 in support of the Chrysalis House Association. From generous donations, street corn, pasta, and TACO-in-a-BAG, every bite and bid contributed to a meaningful cause.
The event was hosted by The Noodle Guy, in collaboration with TACOcentric, a shining example of how local businesses in the Annapolis Valley continue to lead with heart.
credit: https://www.facebook.com/tacocentric
Amanda Suutari from Milkweed Fine Art & Design
Hello friends!
I’ve just joined the Chamber and am looking forward to getting to know the community.
My partner and I moved to the North Mountain near Bridgetown in 2022 after purchasing a piece of land that had been recently clear-cut and in rough shape. We have since built a low-footprint home and have begun to help facilitate the restoration of the land, and it’s been wonderful to watch it come back to life, and to see birds and other wildlife return to it.
I am now returning to building my business as a creative. I create art, and design/branding for entrepreneurs and changemakers. I’m also an educator, and lead workshops helping people to improve their communication and collaborations at home, at work, and in their communities.
I’m completely in love with Mi’kma’ki, the Valley and the North Mountain. I love the sense of place, the resilience and heart of the people, and the incredible beauty and power of the land.
I look forward to getting to know Chamber members better and discovering ways that we can support each other. I believe there is a lot of value created when small businesses connect and share ideas, resources, and friendship.
You can learn more about me, and my creative and education work at amandasuutari.com. Reach out if you have any questions.
Job Opportunities
Museum Manager (Summer Term) – Apple Capital Museum Society
Nature Kids After School Program Facilitator – Town of Kentville
For Our Members
Want to shop local and Canadian? Sudbury’s Karen Hastie has an app for that
Chamber Perks App offers more than 1,600 perks in more than 50 Canadian cities.
Sudbury entrepreneur Karen Hastie knows that Canadians are “actively looking for ways to save money and support homegrown businesses.” As a strong supporter of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, she developed the Chamber Perks App, which is now available in over 50 cities across Canada.
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New Members
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