Valley's Best 2024: Tickets Now Available!
We’re excited to invite you to join us for a special evening of celebration at the Valley’s Best event September 18, 6 – 8 PM at Millstone Harvest Brewhouse. Whether you’re a part of the Top 3 or a local business looking to enjoy the evening with other businesses like your own – this is the event for you!
The Valley’s Best event is a casual, outdoor celebration where we will announce the winners in each category throughout the evening. Hosted under the tent at Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, the evening promises live music, yard games, and food trucks offering delicious options for purchase.
Your ticket for the evening includes one drink ticket, which you can redeem for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.
We hope you can join us for this exciting event to celebrate our local businesses with the Annapolis Valley community.
Rain date: September 19, 6 – 8 PM
AI Workshop: Unlock the Power of ChatGPT for Your Business
Date: September 17, 2024, 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Valley Business Hub, 448 Main Street, Kentville
Cost: $97 for Annapolis Valley Chamber Members, $127 for potential members
This 4 hour workshop is your gateway to mastering AI tools such as ChatGPT and transform your business. Whether you’re looking to automate customer support, supercharge content creation, or streamline your workflows, this workshop will provide you with the skills to harness AI effectively.
Professional Development Opportunities
Elevate Your Business with No-Cost Workplace Education Programs!
In today’s rapidly changing global market, staying competitive means equipping your team with the skills to adapt and thrive. Whether you’re in resource, service, manufacturing, or information technology, the key to success lies in continuous learning and innovation. That’s where our Workplace Education Programs come in—and the best part? They’re absolutely free, funded by the government!
Our no-cost Workplace Education Programs offer:
- 40 hours of impactful training: Delivered over 10 weeks with 4-hour sessions each week, designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule.
- Customized skills development: Tailored training to meet your specific business needs, from enhancing communication and teamwork to embracing change and improving business processes.
- Immediate and lasting benefits: Boost productivity, overcome new challenges, and foster a culture of learning that drives success now and in the future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your team’s growth without impacting your bottom line. With Workplace Education Programs, you can unlock your team’s potential, improve overall business performance, and create a resilient workforce—all at no cost to you!
Ready to take the next step? Register below:
Valley Business Hub
Back to Business: Coffee & Networking
September 10, 2024
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy a cup of coffee and catch up with like-minded professionals in a friendly, back-to-business atmosphere. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or seasoned industry leader, this event is designed to kick-start the season with meaningful connections and actionable insights to help your business succeed.
Help us make sure we have enough to go around by registering. Don’t worry if your plans are still up in the air—feel free to just stop in!
Annapolis Valley Welcome Network: Immigration & Community Fair
Event Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/annapolis-valley-immigration-community-fair-tickets-1002561216587
Organizations who would ike to register: https://forms.office.com/r/Jj4waeidHe
Employers who would like to register: register: https://forms.office.com/r/WiaYgRkF3n
Welcome! – New Members
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
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to gather insights on how recent changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program are impacting businesses across the country.
The Government of Canada has introduced several modifications that will change the landscape of the labour market. These changes include adjustments to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) validity period, caps on the percentage of a workforce that can be composed of temporary foreign workers, especially in low-wage positions, and sector-specific exemptions.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Women in Business Summit Series