Upcoming Candidate Forums

Join us for our upcoming Candidates Forums.

The Kings North Candidates Forum, hosted in collaboration with the Kentville Business Community, will be held November 19th at the Kentville Fire Hall.

The Kings West Candidates Forum will be held the following day, November 20th at the Berwick Lions Club.

All of the registered candidates have been invited to attend.

The public will have the opportunity to pre-submit questions for the candidates online via the form below and at the event if time allows.

Learn more & Register

Think Local for the Holidays

It’s here! Our Think Local for the Holidays digital catalog is now LIVE!

We’ve gathered unique ideas from Annapolis Valley Chamber members, so you can easily find thoughtful gifts while supporting our local business community. With everything in one place, it’s easy to Think Local and make an impact close to home.

Explore the catalog now and make this holiday season truly special!

Explore Think Local Catalog

Pizza, Puzzle & Pitcher Night

Congratulations to the Core Four from the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation for taking first place at this year’s Pizza, Puzzle, and Pitcher Night!

A big shoutout to Bishop and Company Chartered Professional Accountants, who put in an impressive effort to secure second place, with Willowbank U-Pick Farm finishing strong in third.

Thank you to our sponsor, CBDC Hants-Kings, and the amazing team at Boston Pizza New Minas for making the event a great success.

The Chamber Perks Mobile App

The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer all chamber members as part of their membership the Chamber Perks Mobile App for FREE.

The Chamber Perks App will allow your business to now be featured on our mobile business directory for all chamber businesses and users who have downloaded the app to easily search for your business. The App will also provide you with a great marketing tool for your business to offer perks and discounts not only to other chamber businesses but to users who download the app.

The Chamber Perks App will also allow your business and your employees the opportunity to save money and take advantage of perks and discounts offered exclusively to chamber businesses and their employees.

For more information contact coordinator@annapolisvalleychamber.ca.

Conversations with the Leaders

In anticipation of Nova Scotia’s upcoming provincial election, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and chambers across the province, will host provincial party leaders at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. This event will give candidates the chance to present their platforms, engage with local business leaders, and discuss key issues impacting businesses in Nova Scotia, highlighting the importance of collaboration for economic growth and community development.

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TACOcentric: Taco Shop Takeovers

Unique Atmosphere, All You Can Eat or Per Person, Convenient Location, Flexible Booking, Bar & Staff Included & Private Events.

Are you looking for the perfect venue for your holiday party in the Kentville, Nova Scotia, and the Annapolis Valley area? Look no further! TACOcentric is providing a spot for celebrations of all kinds.

Learn more & Book

Welcome! – New Members

Valley's Best 2024: More About our Winning Businesses

Purple Lilac Digital Media

From the Purple Lilac Digital Media team:

We’re beyond excited to be named Best Marketing!! This has not all been done by just one person… A big thank you to Mandy Singleton, who started Purple Lilac Digital Media, and to my incredible web designer. I was honored to take over the business this June and continue its growth.

Before going full-time with Purple Lilac Digital Media, I had the pleasure of working at the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce, NSCC Kingstec to help with their marketing needs, and various valley businesses during my previous venture as JDM Digital. Now, as the proud owner of Purple Lilac Digital Media, I’m thrilled to focus on creating social media content, stunning visuals, and more!

We’ve also expanded, with a new location opening soon in Kentville, and added a part-time content assistant to the team! We’re excited to continue helping businesses in Windsor, across the valley, and beyond!

We welcome you to follow us on social media as well as check out our new offerings at www.purplelilacdigitalmedia.com

AS A THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES – we are offering custom content for your social pages on the house!!

Sign up for one of our social media packages before Dec. 1st & we will provide you with 4 extra posts. That’s one free post per week for a month!!

Thank you once again for your votes! We can’t wait to continue to support local businesses with their marketing needs.

– PL staff

Introducing a New Membership Level: Chamber Champion

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.

Atlantic Chamber of Commerce

Chief Executive Officer Anthony Azard to Attend Francophonie Summit along with the New Brunswick Delegation

CAP-ACADIE, NB, September 25, 2024 – The Cap-Acadie Chamber of Commerce will once again be making its mark on the world stage. CEO Anthony Azard will join the New Brunswick delegation at the next Francophonie Summit, to be held October 4-5, 2024 in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Statement from Candace Laing on the U.S. Presidential Election

With an impressive $3.6 billion in daily trade, Canada and the United States are each other’s closest international partners. The secure and efficient flow of goods and people across our border−enabled by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)−remains essential for the economies of both countries.