Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Join the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Cape Breton University for Business After Hours at the Old Sydney Society on Thursday, November 14th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate the end of the 50 Years in the Making exhibit! This is a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with the local business community while sharing ideas and building valuable relationships. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend and expand your network! Complimentary refreshments will be served. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet like-minded individuals and grow your connections! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eseYtVMS

Meet Our New Team Member We are thrilled to welcome Ankit Wadhwa (MBA) as our Membership and Events Coordinator. Ankit brings a dynamic perspective to our membership engagement and event initiatives, ensuring our Chamber members experience meaningful, impactful interactions. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development from Cape Breton University, where he graduates in November 2024. Ankit joins us following two and a half years with the World Tourism Institute at Cape Breton University. He is also a co-founder of Cape Breton Influencers, an organization dedicated to strengthening community connections through social events and networking opportunities, for newcomers. We are excited to have Ankit’s expertise and enthusiasm on board to further enhance our Chamber’s programs and services.

Meet Our New Team Members: We are delighted to introduce Jacob MacDonald as our new Communications and Policy Coordinator. Jacob will play a pivotal role in strengthening our communications and advancing our advocacy efforts to better serve the business community. Jacob joins us with four years of experience at Cape Breton University, where he held various roles, including Student Ambassador, and Peer Success Mentor. He graduated in May 2024 from Cape Breton University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing, and served as the Valedictorian for his class. In recognition of his academic excellence and leadership, he was awarded the prestigious Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies in 2022, one of only nine recipients that year. Please join us in warmly welcoming Jacob to our team!

Join the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce on November 8, 2024, at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion for the 34th Annual Excellence in Business Awards! This signature event brings together community entrepreneurs, visionary innovators, and business leaders as we celebrate their remarkable achievements and contributions to our local economy. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect, celebrate, and get inspired by the exceptional talent shaping our business landscape. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of celebration, networking, and recognition. We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets are available now at 2024ebas.eventbrite.ca

The Communication Skills for Leaders course has just 2 seats remaining! This FREE course will equip you with the tools to lead confidently, connect with your team, and handle tough conversations with ease. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eMPQvZ7d What You'll Learn: - How to read body language cues - Active listening techniques - Mastering difficult conversations - Best practices for modern workplace communication

Do you want to be an effective leader? Strong communication is key. There are still a few seats available in Communication Skills for Leaders, beginning next week. You don't want to miss out on this FREE course! Learning outcomes: - Interpret basic body language cues - Demonstrate active listening - Demonstrate how to have a difficult conversation - Apply best practices in workplace communication Learn more and register now at https://lnkd.in/eMPQvZ7d *You must be employed or self-employed in Nova Scotia to enroll in this course.

Ready to take your professional skills to the next level? There are still seats remaining in our Free Workplace Education Courses for the fall semester! Learn more and register now at https://lnkd.in/esw_yGWQ Course offerings include: Business Skills Communication Skills for Leaders Content Marketing with AI and Canva Customer Service Excellence Excel Level 1 Financial Fundamentals Level 2 Presentation Skills QuickBooks Level 1 QuickBooks Level 2 Website Design Navigating the Nova Scotia Business Environment *Please note that to be eligible to participate in these courses you must be currently employed or self-employed.

The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to join our members and partners at the Cape Breton Partnership and J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport - Your Cape Breton Island Gateway yesterday for the exciting announcement of McCurdy Sydney Airport's new airline, Pascan Aviation! Pascan Aviation is launching a twice daily route between Sydney and Halifax beginning on October 6! The Chamber is excited for the positive impact this will have for businesses in our community. We look forward to seeing more collaboration, investments, and growth in our economy. Thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday's announcement and Business After Hours! We welcome Pascan Aviation to our community and can't wait to see what is next!

Dr. Shaun MacInnis and the team at Island Eyecare have fostered a business that not only provides eyecare to the people of Cape Breton, but they also push the boundaries of what eyecare can be. To read more about Dr. Shaun MacInnis's story, and what Island Eyecare offers, visit https://lnkd.in/esKSDscq

Join the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport, Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Cape Breton Partnership tomorrow, August 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Port of Sydney's Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club Room to celebrate Unama'ki - Cape Breton's newest air route and air line!