HR Resources for Small Business
September 24, 2026 - November 26, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Valley Business Hub Event Workplace Education
Cheers to Here!
Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Awards Gala
Cheers to HERE! 🥂
2026 Annapolis Valley Business Awards
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00–10 PM
Devour! Studios | Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Cheers to the dreamers, the doers, the risk-takers, and the difference-makers. Cheers to HERE!
There’s something extraordinary about the Annapolis Valley. From our rolling vineyards and fertile orchards to the dramatic tides of the Bay of Fundy, we’re surrounded by natural beauty at every turn. But what makes this region truly remarkable? The people who call it home.
Join the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening celebrating the businesses, bold ideas, and incredible people whose passion, determination, and community spirit are every bit as remarkable as the place we’re lucky enough to call home.
From familiar faces to fresh connections, from small beginnings to remarkable achievements, this is our night to raise a glass to the people and businesses who make it all happen.
Come dressed in your Valley Cocktail best, ready for great food, great company, a little sparkle, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Your Evening Includes
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A welcoming cocktail reception, sponsored by BMO, featuring a complimentary drink ticket and plenty of opportunities to mix, mingle, and connect
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A delicious three-course plated dinner celebrating locally sourced flavours
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The presentation of the 2026 Annapolis Valley Business Awards
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An evening of celebration, connection, and Valley pride
Tickets & Tables
AVCC Member Ticket: $125
Potential Member Ticket: $250
AVCC Member Table of 10: $1,125
🥂 Bring nine, and your tenth guest is on us!
Gather your team, invite your favourite clients, or bring along the people who’ve helped make your success possible. AVCC members can reserve a table of ten for the price of nine individual tickets. Because the best celebrations are shared!
2026 Award Nominees receive 50% off individual tickets!
Dress Code: Valley Cocktail
Inspired by here. Styled by you.
Think cocktail attire with a little Valley personality!
Take your inspiration from apple red, Fundy blue, vineyard burgundy, orchard green, copper-cliff rust, harvest gold, blossom pink, or night-sky navy.
Whether you’re classic, creative, colourful, or somewhere in between, there’s no required colour or particular look. Just bring your own style to the celebration.
Good to Know Before You Book
Dietary Requirements & Accessibility
We’re committed to making this a welcoming and enjoyable evening for everyone. Please identify any dietary restrictions, allergies, or accessibility/accommodation needs when purchasing your tickets so we can make the appropriate arrangements in advance.
Ticket Policy
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest until November 3, 2026. Please contact the Chamber to arrange a transfer.
Because there’s no place quite like HERE, and no people quite like ours.
Cheers to HERE! Reserve your seat today.
HR Resources for Small Business
September 24, 2026 - November 26, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Valley Business Hub Event Workplace Education
HR Resources for Small Business
Date: September 24 – November 26
Time: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Valley Business Hub, 448 Main Street, Kentville
Training: 40 Hours
Instructor: Rick McMullen
You started a business. Then suddenly you became HR.
Learning Outcomes
Participants should leave with practical tools and greater confidence to hire well, onboard effectively, manage performance fairly, document appropriately, address problems earlier and build stronger workplaces.
Great fit for
Small business owners, managers, supervisors, administrators and anyone who has responsibility for hiring or managing employees without a dedicated HR department.
Program Content
This program tackles the people-management responsibilities that often land on small business owners and managers without an HR department or formal HR training.
The course covers the employee journey from beginning to end: determining staffing needs, job descriptions and postings, recruitment, interviewing and selection, onboarding, personnel files, workplace policies and procedures, training and development, performance goals and appraisals, compensation and rewards, progressive discipline, termination and exit interviews.
It also digs into the harder human side of management: motivation, management and leadership styles, conflict resolution, employee problems, difficult conversations and creating an employee-friendly workplace where good people actually want to stay.
Succession planning, skill succession and business succession are also included.
Please contact jen@annapolisvalleychamber.ca with any questions.
These programs are offered at no cost to the participant as they are fully funded by the Nova Scotia government under the Workplace Education Initiative.
Location
448 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K8, Canada, https://www.google.com/maps/place/Devour+The+Food+Film+Fest/@45.0919422,-64.36162,767m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4b5855a6b9ccda71:0xdf3c93780c69d6fe!8m2!3d45.0919422!4d-64.3590451!16s%2Fg%2F11crzm1z_y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
+ Google MapVenue Phone
(902) 678-2200Venue Website
View Venue WebsiteOrganizer
Annapolis Valley Chamber of CommerceOrganizer Phone
(902) 678-4634
448 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K8, Canada, https://www.google.com/maps/place/Devour+The+Food+Film+Fest/@45.0919422,-64.36162,767m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4b5855a6b9ccda71:0xdf3c93780c69d6fe!8m2!3d45.0919422!4d-64.3590451!16s%2Fg%2F11crzm1z_y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
+ Google MapVenue Phone
(902) 678-2200Venue Website
View Venue WebsiteOrganizer
Annapolis Valley Chamber of CommerceOrganizer Phone
(902) 678-4634
More Events are Coming!
HR Resources for Small Business
Date: September 24 – November 26
Time: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Valley Business Hub, 448 Main Street, Kentville
Training: 40 Hours
Instructor: Rick McMullen
You started a business. Then suddenly you became HR.
Learning Outcomes
Participants should leave with practical tools and greater confidence to hire well, onboard effectively, manage performance fairly, document appropriately, address problems earlier and build stronger workplaces.
Great fit for
Small business owners, managers, supervisors, administrators and anyone who has responsibility for hiring or managing employees without a dedicated HR department.
Program Content
This program tackles the people-management responsibilities that often land on small business owners and managers without an HR department or formal HR training.
The course covers the employee journey from beginning to end: determining staffing needs, job descriptions and postings, recruitment, interviewing and selection, onboarding, personnel files, workplace policies and procedures, training and development, performance goals and appraisals, compensation and rewards, progressive discipline, termination and exit interviews.
It also digs into the harder human side of management: motivation, management and leadership styles, conflict resolution, employee problems, difficult conversations and creating an employee-friendly workplace where good people actually want to stay.
Succession planning, skill succession and business succession are also included.
Please contact jen@annapolisvalleychamber.ca with any questions.
These programs are offered at no cost to the participant as they are fully funded by the Nova Scotia government under the Workplace Education Initiative.
Cheers to HERE - AVCC 2026 Business Awards Gala
Cheers to HERE - AVCC 2026 Business Awards Gala
Cheers to HERE - AVCC 2026 Business Awards Gala