NEW & NOTED

We welcome our new Chamber members

ABILEX FOOD AND BEVERAGES CO

Our vision at Abilex is to promote our rich, delicious, and nutritious Nigerian and African food and beverages in Canada and beyond. Our pilot beverage (made with hibiscus flower) is packed with antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Say “Hello!” to our healthy alternative to sodas and artificial flavors. Abiola Alifa Halifax, NS (647) 674-0701 abilexco@gmail.com abilexfoodbeverages.com RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE - Catering/Food/Drink

ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS MARKETING ASSOCIATION

The Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association is an industry support trade association which represents book publishers in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. We carry out joint promotion and marketing activities to support and expand the sales of books published by our members. Karen Cole 1888 Brunswick Street Suite 719 Halifax, NS (902) 420-0711 karencole@atlanticpublishers.ca Atlanticpublishers.ca BUSINESS & PROF. SERVICES - Writing

BELMONT HEALTH & WEALTH

Belmont Health and Wealth is one of Atlantic Canada's leading Health and Wealth Resource firms. Focused on innovation and delivering value to its customers, Belmont Health and Wealth provides education, information, tools, products, and services to a diverse client base of unions, groups, and associations, including their members and employees. Jon Chisholm 33 Alderney Dr Dartmouth, NS (902) 465-5687 jchisholm@gobelmont.ca gobelmont.ca FINANCE & INSURANCE - Financial/ Insurance Services

CANADIAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

Alex Greco 20 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON (416) 362-2424 alex@canadianbeverage.ca canadianbeverage.ca NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS - Associations/Agencies

CANADIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION (CANREA)

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage solutions. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our members are positioned to deliver reliable, flexible, and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. Jean Habel 240 Bank Street Suite 400 Ottawa, ON (800) 922-6932 jhabel@renewablesassociation.ca renewablesassociation.ca ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT - Energy/Natural Resources

COME AND BE RELAXED HEALTH CLINIC DARTMOUTH

Nariman Ghassemi Abadi 25 Boutiliers Lane Dartmouth, NS (902) 240-7073 nariman101@gmail.com HEALTH CARE - Acupuncture

COVE

Dara Conrod 27 Parker St Dartmouth, NS (902) 334-2683 dara.conrod@coveocean.com coveocean.com ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT - Ocean Technology

DB PEARLZ DESIGNS

DB Pearlz Designs is an Afrocentric fashion brand with a unique selling point of blending the best of modern Western and African fashion cultures. We make apparel (bespoke and ready-to-wear) and accessories using quality African and Western fabrics. Our products are meticulously handmade to provide our clients with utmost satisfaction. Blessing Owowa Halifax, NS (902) 233-2670 dbpearlzdesigns@gmail.com dbpearlzdesigns.com PERSONAL CARE & SERVICES - Tailor

DISTINCTABILITY INC., BRAIN IN HAND CANADA

Pete Bennett Halifax, NS (902) 840-3499 Pete@Distinctability.ca distinctability.ca BUSINESS & PROF. SERVICES - Business Advisors

DR MICHELLE CIACH INC.

Dr. Michelle Ciach and LPN Amy Bradley have opened a community wound-care clinic in Clayton Park to help alleviate the over-burdened healthcare system, particularly for at-risk diabetics. To subsidize this community action plan, they have opened an Aesthetics clinic to help defer the heavy costs of the wound-care supplies. Justin Lorusso 255 Lacewood Drive Suite 310 Halifax, NS (902) 450-0008 jmlorusso@hotmail.com HEALTH CARE - Health Care Services, General

EMPATHIZE OTHERS CONSULTING SERVICES

Empathize Others Consulting Services is a platform centered on the public speaking excellence of Augy Jones. Augy has conducted numerous professional development sessions that facilitate conversations around race, class, ability, and gender in society. Augy utilizes an inclusive lens to clearly outline the professional and personal benefits of 'empathizing others.' Agassou (Augy) Jones Halifax, NS (902) 800-5571 agassoujones@yahoo.ca empathizeothers.com EDUCATION & PROF. DEVELOPMENT - Seminars/ Speakers

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF THE MARITIMES

The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes, as its mandate, offers education, support, and advocacy to help our clients increase their quality of life, grow, and prosper in our society. Robert Howlett 7075 Unit 215 Halifax, NS (902) 429-2633 ed@epilepsymaritimes.org epilepsymaritimes.org NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS - Charitable Organizations

FIERCE DIGITAL MEDIA

Fierce Digital Media is a WordPress web design agency. We help businesses focused on growth by working with you to understand your business goals and create a plan to reach those goals. Our services include web design, site audits, security and maintenance plans, sales funnels, and email marketing. Jen Rand 2-207 Hwy 2 Enfield, NS (902) 912-2552 Support@fiercedigitalmedia.com fiercedigitalmedia.com COMPUTERS, IT & TECHNOLOGY - Web Design

FISH SAFE NOVA SCOTIA

Fish Safe NS is a non-profit, industryfunded safety association representing 1,566 seafood companies in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to inspire a strong safety culture for the NS seafood industry through collaboration, education, and promotion. By increasing safety, we reduce injuries and re-training costs and ultimately lower WCB premiums. Matthew Duffy 127 Chain Lake Dr Suite 9 Halifax, NS (902) 471-3534 matthew@fisheriessafety.ca fisheriessafety.ca NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS - Associations/Agencies

FRANYZ KITCHEN NIGERIAN CUISINE

Franyz Kitchen Nigerian Cuisine is a catering and takeout food service that specializes in authentic Nigerian cuisine. We offer dishes will tantalize your taste buds, including jollof rice, egusi soup, moin-moin, and plantain pie. Our mission is to introduce Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike to the flavors of our homeland cuisine. Clara (Frances) Dadin-Alli 1000 Sackville Dr Sackville, NS (902) 402-9989 franyzentertainment@gmail.com RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE - Restaurant

GOLDEN LIVING - SENIOR LIFESTYLE SUPPORT

Golden Living - Senior Lifestyle Support offers a unique in-home service to seniors wanting to age in place. We provide lifestyle enrichment and non-medical home support services that improve overall quality of life and well-being, so seniors can live into their golden years with purpose and joy. Camryn McNeil Halifax, NS (902) 414-5722 camryn@goldenliving.ca goldenliving.ca HEALTH CARE - Health Care Services, General

HABIT STUDIO INC.

Habit Studio is the leading authority on sustainable home design in Nova Scotia, specializing in whole home renovations and custom Passive House design. We design beautiful houses that create a deep connection between homeowners and their homes, promoting health, wellbeing, and exceptional comfort. Judyann Obersi 6437 Cork St Unit 4 Halifax, NS (902) 791-0558 jude@habitstudio.ca habitstudio.ca BUSINESS & PROF. SERVICES - Drafting/CAD Services

HFX.DURAGS

Shirley Hodder Halifax, NS (902) 599-0849 shirley.hodder@dal.ca SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL - Wholesale

IFORMIT SOLUTIONS INC

iFormit Solutions Inc. is a startup based in Nova Scotia with a deep focus on simplifying smart metering infrastructure using the sub-metering approach to help promote clean utility consumption for a greater future. Abdul Onabanjo 1597 Bedford Highway R202 Halifax, NS (902) 292-6497 ganionabanjo@iformitsolutions.com iformitsolutions.com ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT - Energy Management

KAP UNITY CANADA

Kap Unity Canada, Inc. is a licensed recruitment and immigration consultancy agency advantageously located in Bedford Highway, Nova Scotia. Headed by Ms. Amelia Ajoc, our licensed Immigration Consultant with ICCRC #R518392, we specialize in hiring foreign workers and providing services to individuals or corporations in all aspects of Canadian Immigration. Joey Moreno 1181 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS (902) 797-0486 joey@kapunitycanada.ca kapunitycanada.ca BUSINESS & PROF. SERVICES - Immigration

LOWER SACKVILLE NURSERY SCHOOL

Chelsey Vanrossum 567 Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, NS (902) 865-9765 lsnurseryschool@gmail.com lsnurseryschool.wixsite.com/lsns EDUCATION & PROF. DEVELOPMENT - Education/Schools

METRO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Metro Community Housing Association is a non-profit service provider that assists people experiencing mental health difficulties with housing, support, and advocacy. We offer a range of community-based services in our residential and apartment settings. We employ over 200 full-time, part-time, and casual staff and support over 130 participants. Natasha Marsh-Hanlon 7071 Bayers Rd Suite 280 Halifax, NS (902) 453-6444 nmarsh@mcha.ns.ca mcha.ns.ca NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS - Not- For-Profit Groups

THE MIDDLETON GROUP

At the Middleton Group, we provide operational leadership to help grow companies, teams, and communities. We have operational investments in real estate, commercial, and industrial services, as well as professional management of complex care facilities. Our M&A team is continuously exploring commercial/industrial acquisitions and other strategic investments across Nova Scotia. Nadia Middleton 6779 St. Margaret's Bay Road Halifax, NS (902) 223-8226 nadia@themiddletongroup.ca themiddletongroup.ca REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION - Developer

NICOLE DORIA - STUDENT MEMBER

Nicole Doria is a PhD in Health student at Dalhousie University exploring dating app-facilitated sexualized violence. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (University of Guelph), a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health Promotion (Dalhousie University), and a Master of Arts in Health Promotion (Dalhousie University). Nicole Doria Halifax, NS OTHER - Student Member

NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES 2023

Neal Alderson 120 Eileen Stubbs Ave Unit 102 Dartmouth, NS (902) 223-0412 neal.alderson@naig2023.com naig2023.com NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS - First Nations

NOVA SCOTIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACISTS

The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists (NSCP) is the regulatory authority governing the practice of pharmacy in Nova Scotia, in the interest of the health and well-being of the public. Its role is to regulate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and the community pharmacies where they practice. Kate Wall Halifax, NS (902) 422-8528 kwall@nspharmacists.ca nspharmacists.ca HEALTH CARE - Pharmacy

O2 WELLNESS

o2 Wellness is a full-service fitness center designed to train each member for success with fresh-stocked meal services, restorative health rooms, and exercise that will invigorate the mind, body, and spirit. Members are served by passionate employees that live fitness every day to produce results and accomplish goals. Brad Bodnarchuk 1595 Bedford Hwy, Suite #210 SunnySide Mall Bedford, NS (902) 706-1700 bbodnarchuk@o2wellness.ca o2wellness.ca HEALTH CARE - Health Club

OT DEVELOPMENTS

Mark Higgins 800A Windmill Road Suite 1 Dartmouth, NS (902) 880-7044 mark@invoguedesign.ca REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION - Contractor/Construction

PROEDGE ELITE TRAINING

Proedge is revolutionizing the training industry in Halifax by offering a space exclusive to personal trainers and their clients. Trainers pay a flat rate to use our gym and keep all their profits, while everyone gains access to the best trainers in the city without worrying about gym membership fees. Marvi Carandang 36 Duke Street Bedford, NS (902) 835-8502 marvi@proedgetraining.com Proedgetraining.com SPORTS & RECREATION - Recreation/Sports/Fitness

PSA HALIFAX

PSA Halifax is Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway connecting us to more than 150 countries. The Port of Halifax has one of the largest and deepest natural harbours in the world, and with year-round icefree access, PSA Halifax can handle the largest container vessels calling at any port in Canada. Andrew Snelgrove 577 Marginal Road Halifax, NS (902) 421-1778 andrew.snelgrove@psahalifax.com psahalifax.com TRANSPORTATION - Marine Industries/Port Facilities

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY IRC

Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre (IRC) is Canada’s leading provider of premium professional development programs in labour relations, human resources, and organization development. Queen’s IRC programs are designed for busy practitioners, delivered by industry leaders and subject matter experts, with all programs grounded in adult learning principles. Brian Rebec 275 Ontario St 3rd Floor Kingston, ON (888) 858-7838 brian.rebec@queensu.ca irc.queensu.ca EDUCATION & PROF. DEVELOPMENT - Prof. Development

RATINAUD FRENCH CUISINE

What we do every day at Ratinaud is offer Halifax the highest-quality Nova Scotian ingredients prepared in a traditional style of French cuisine. We see our specialty shop as more than just an authentic charcuterie. It’s a mission we invite you to share. Frederic Tandy 2157 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS (902) 446-8222 info@ratinaud.ca ratinaud.ca RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food Manufacturer

SEMGRO INC.

Taking industry expertise and a hands-on approach, Stallion Empire Group combines the investing and strategic knowledge of our partners with operational insights from our functional experts. We offer a wide range of construction services and solutions, and we work in close partnership with management teams to maximize impact and returns. Nisha Kaur (Ish) Tarnjit Singh Halifax, NS (902) 314-7489 ceo@stallionempiregroup.com stallionempiregroup.com REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION - Contractor/Construction

SKYROCKET YOUR SUCCESS INC.

We help small business owners to strategically create and execute their individual Success Plan. Using our Success Maximizer™ system, entrepreneurs get clear on their marketing strategy and the tactics needed to reach their business goals. This focus allows them to profit more quickly and to consistently grow their profitable business. Melanie Rhora Halifax, NS (902) 907-4410 melanie@skyrocketsuccess.biz skyrocketsuccess.biz ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA - Direct Marketing

SPROUT DWELLINGS INC.

Our small homes are as beautiful and functional in your backyard as they are on the water or in the woods. We’ve got a big vision for introducing the Maritimes to the benefits of these backyard suites and cottages, and we’ve surrounded ourselves with skilled individuals to ensure we deliver. Oliver Nemeskéri Halifax, NS (902) 452-0425 oliver@sproutdwellings.com sproutdwellings.com REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION - Builders Residential

THE ACRYLIC POURING STUDIO

The Acrylic Pouring Studio is a mobile fluid art studio operating in the Halifax area. We offer interactive paint pouring classes for the public as well as private workshops for any occasion in a judgement-free, creative environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome; no previous art experience is required. Daria Mantsurova Halifax Regional Municipality, NS (902) 304-0944 acrylicpouringstudio@gmail.com ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT - Art

THE BRAIDING LOUNGE SALON SERVICES

Tara Taylor 2260 Gottigen St Halifax, NS (902) 210-4252 thebraidingloungesalon@gmail.com thebraidingloungesalon.com PERSONAL CARE & SERVICES - Hair Services

Are you a new member?

To submit your 50-word description for New & Noted, please contact Mandi Bowser, Administrative Specialist at mandi@halifaxchamber.com or 902-468-7111 within the first six months of membership.