Annapolis Valley Chamber News

Advocacy Are you passionate about supporting local business and driving positive change in our region? The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking engaged, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors.   As a board member, you’ll...

Advocacy Are you passionate about supporting local business and driving positive change in our region? The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking engaged, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors.   As a board member, you’ll...

AdvocacyLast week, we hosted our Annual General Meeting, gathering virtually from Kings Arms Pub in Kentville to reflect on a successful year, connect with our membership, and look ahead to 2025. We’re pleased to welcome our new Board Chair, Michael Peters, and extend...

AdvocacyOn 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...

Advocacy “Canada’s new parliamentary secretary team will deliver on the government’s mandate for change, working collaboratively with all parties in Parliament to build the strongest economy in the G7, advance a new security and economic partnership with the United...

AdvocacyIn the latest podcast episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou talks with economist Dr. Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary. Read more...Today, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, introduced the...

Congratulations to the Federal Election Winners. We extend our sincere congratulations to the Honorable Kody Blois, the Liberal Party candidate elected in Kings–Hants, and to Chris d’Entremont, the Conservative Party candidate elected in Acadie–Annapolis. Your success...

Advocacy Thinking twice before exporting dollars from the Annapolis Valley to other regions or countries could go a long way to ensuring future business success and economic prosperity.   Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce (AVCC) board chairperson Jake Rideout said...

Advocacy Policy Matters: Why It’s Time to Go All-In on Canada’s Economic Sovereignty Our country has been on high alert since November 25, 2024, when then President-Elect Donald Trump threatened 25% across-the-board tariffs on Canada. These tariffs are set to do real...

Annapolis Valley Chamber NewsAdvocacy In response to the 2025 Proposed Trade Tariffs, we're announcing the launch of an additional Think Local campaign, highlighting the incredible products available in the Annapolis Valley—sourced locally or from across Canada. Now,...