HALIFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | APRIL 2020 | VOLUME 29 ISSUE 4 HERE TO HELP HALIFAX GROW Future successes can come from supporting existing projects, says new Halifax Chamber of Commerce Chair Pg 16 THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY BRAND STRATEGY FIRST SCORING BIG Reducing, reusing and recycling Building bigger, better businesses Soccer success story Pg 19 Pg 22 Pg 28 One network. Thousands of touchpoints. èơŔƃǠ ˊȶʠɭ ǫƎơŔȍ FŔɽʋ -ȶŔɽʋ ŔʠƎǫơȥƃơ ˁǫʋǠ òŔȍʋĭǫɭơ ¥ơʋˁȶɭȇࢫɽ ¡Ŕɭȇơʋǫȥnj òȶȍʠʋǫȶȥɽࡲ Īǫɽǫʋ ȟơƎǫŔȇǫʋࡲɽŔȍʋˁǫɭơࡲƃȶȟ ¡Ŕɭȇơʋǫȥnj òȶȍʠʋǫȶȥɽࡲ Volume 29 • Issue 4 We believe that the measure of a society is how well 22 Business Voice is published 11 times a year for members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and Metro Halifax’s it takes care of its weakest citizens.” business community. 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Paul Bent, Self-Employed Consultant Saeed El-Darahali, SimplyCast HALIFAX Faten Alshazly, WeUsThem Stefanie MacDonald, Halifax Paper Hearts Michele Peveril, NS Department of Business GROW Brad Proctor, McInnes Cooper Captain(N) David Mazur, Maritimes Forces Atlantic Roger Boutilier, Nova Scotia Association of Realtors Future successes can Caroline Wolfe Stewart, Nova Scotia College of Nursing Andrew de Freitas, Canadian National Railway come from supporting Cayla Stryncl, Fiera Properties Christopher Googoo, Ulnooweg existing projects, Chamber Staff Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO says new Halifax Chamber Nancy M. Conrad, Senior Vice President, Policy Colin J. 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Future successes can come Publications Mail Agreement No. 40032112 from supporting existing Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to 24 Trends Halifax Chamber of Commerce. projects, says new Halifax Chamber of Commerce Chair 27 Working for you 19 The right thing to do 30 Awards spotlight: Prioritizing the environment HFX Wanderers FC key to responsible, sustainable business 28 Halifax Partnership BUSINESS VOICE 3 EVENTS For a full and up-to-date list of our Chamber events, please visit CHAMBER EVENTS www.halifaxchamber.com/events NOTICE: PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE HALIFAXCHAMBER.COM/COVID-19 SAVE THE DATE: FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE EVENT INFORMATION. SPRING DINNER: LUNCHEON: LUNCHEON: Reimagining Health Care Minister Karen Casey The Future is Green PRESENTED BY: Oland Brewery DATE: Tuesday, May 19 SPONSORED BY: DATE: Thursday, April 16 TIME: 5 – 9 p.m. Chartered Professional Accountants TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Halifax Convention Centre of Nova Scotia LOCATION: Halifax Marriott DATE: Wednesday, April 1 Harbourfront Hotel TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. THANK YOU TO OUR LOCATION: Westin Nova Scotian PINTS + POINTERS: MARCH SPONSORS: Succession Planning POWER LUNCH: SPONSORED BY: Identifying Your Ideal Customer BoyneClarke & Rogers HOSTED BY: Business Coach Atlantic DATE: Thursday, April 16 DATE: Thursday, April 2 TIME: 3:30 – 5 p.m. TIME: 12 – 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Garrison Brewing LOCATION: Halifax Chamber offi ce, 32 Akerley Blvd. HALIFAX CHAMBER’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CHAMBER 101 DATE: Thursday, April 23 DATE: Wednesday, April 15 TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TIME: 12 – 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Halifax Chamber offi ce, LOCATION: Halifax Chamber offi ce, 32 Akerley Blvd. 32 Akerley Blvd. have you heard? ~ ~ h | HOME & AUTO HEALTH INSURANCE CYBERSECURITY BANKING BENEFITS PAYROLL FUEL CAR RENTALS OFFICE PRODUCTS MERCHANT SERVICES BECOME A MEMBER TODAY: ||~|}~ I I 4 MARCH 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Business is blooming Discover Halifax Spring brings fresh opportunities and initiatives to Halifax @prezhfxchamber With the spring comes a feeling of renewal. The new hospital projects in Halifax and Cape Breton will bring new jobs and usher us into the future of health care.” The provincial budget was released in province’s cancer care as soon as possible. late February, and the Halifax Chamber We’re thrilled to see this level of collabora- was pleased to see a focus on stimulating tion and innovative thinking in our health- the economy. Minister Casey cut business care system. By fast tracking this technol- taxes — excellent news for our members — ogy, these organizations will improve our and is spending more than $1 billion on processes, our long-term costs and most capital projects. The Chamber has long importantly, patient outcomes. advocated for a 14 per cent corporate busi- The series includes five competi- ness tax rate, and we’re looking forward tions this year, with the first one focused to seeing new projects and investments on cancer care, and the others to be thanks to this change. announced at a later date. If you’re a med- PATRICK SULLIVAN With the spring comes a feeling of ical technology company or know of one PRESIDENT & CEO renewal. The new hospital projects in who may qualify, let them know about Halifax and Cape Breton will bring new this opportunity! The series is a huge first ongratulations, Halifax! We have jobs and usher us into the future of health step in prioritizing health in Nova Scotia. Conce again survived the brunt of care. Finally, I’d like to officially welcome winter. And although it was a cold, snowy Speaking of health care, ACOA, our new Chair of the Board, Gavin season, we will soon see our rewards with BioNova, Nova Scotia Health Authority MacDonald, Partner with Cox & Palmer. those first signs of spring. (NSHA), VOLTA and the QEII MacDonald’s leadership and support Here at the Chamber, we’re gearing announced their exciting new pitch on our Board has been invaluable and up for a busy spring, starting with a lun- competition series last month. They are we’re looking forward to the year ahead. cheon with the Honourable Karen Casey pooling their resources to provide an His passion for growing Halifax will on April 1. On April 16, we’re hosting an opportunity to medical technology com- strengthen our commitment to building important conversation on energy with panies with a focus on cancer care that a diverse and vibrant city. some key players in the industry. Then, are market ready and regulation compli- Meet him at the Spring Dinner on we’ll host our Annual General Meeting ant to win $100,000. May 19 at the Halifax Convention Centre. on April 23 to update our Board and our If that wasn’t enough of a prize, the We’re focusing on health-care innova- stakeholders on all of our progress in the winner will also have their tech adopted tions and some incredible projects hap- last year. by the NSHA to begin improving the pening here in Halifax. Happy reading! 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