MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

How our members are growing Halifax

NEW INDIGENOUS TOURISM PROGRAM AT MSVU

A new Indigenous cohort tourism education program is being established at Mount Saint Vincent University supported by a grant of $1,964,250 from the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program. The first of its kind in the country, the Kinu Tourism Program is being developed by Indigenous community leaders and representatives from MSVU’s Tourism and Hospitality Management Program with a goal of removing barriers to post-secondary education while creating opportunity for future Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs. Kinu means inclusive of/us/everyone. The first students in the program are expected to begin their studies in September of 2024.

THANK YOU TO OUR GIFT SHOP PARTNERS

All of us at Easter Seals Nova Scotia are incredibly excited to be opening the Ability Makers Gift Shop at the entrance of our centre in Burnside and would like to thank all the local enterprises and artisans living with disabilities who partnered with us to make it possible! The Ability Makers Gift Shop features handmade products from various local entrepreneurs with disabilities and social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities. Thank you to our partners Michael McCullough Photo, All Ways Us, Club Inclusion, Lake City Workers, Building Futures and our own New Leaf Enterprises for working with us to open the Ability Makers Gift Shop!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CINDY MANN!

Congratulations to Cindy Mann, Membership Sales Manager at the Halifax Chamber, for winning Bronze in ACCE’s 2021-22 Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award and the Sales Contest! The awards are presented by the ACCE Membership Development Division Circle of Champions program, which connects chamber sales professionals and inspires and recognizes excellence in membership sales performance. Bronze is awarded to individuals who have achieved 500 sales or $175,000 in sales in chamber memberships throughout their careers. Way to go, Cindy!

OCTOBER IS CANADA’S HEALTHY WORKPLACE MONTH

From October 1 to October 31, CMHA NS recognizes Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, a national initiative that focuses on raising awareness around the importance of workplace mental health. Promoting health in the workplace is one of the most important actions we can take that benefit both employees and employers — it can take our workplace from surviving to thriving. However, sometimes we don’t always know where to start. How can you create a healthy workplace? CMHA NS offers mental health training opportunities to improve workplace wellness. Visit novascotia. cmha.ca to learn more.

NEW STAFFING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes has onboarded a new Executive Director and Education and Support Coordinator this year. This change will bring growth and opportunity to the organization as they begin to expand our services into the Maritimes. Robert Howlett is excited to take on this new role as Executive Director and will work diligently to increase the awareness and services provided for those living with epilepsy. After being involved with the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes since the late 1980s, Susan Rahey recently joined as Education and Support Coordinator. For more information about our programs or services, contact info@epilepsymaritimes.org or 902-429-2633.

OFFICE INTERIORS WELCOMES MELISSA PRICE

Office Interiors is thrilled to introduce its newest account manager on the furniture sales team, Melissa Price. With extensive experience in the commercial contract world, she joins the team at Dartmouth equipped to manage customer projects and develop lasting relationships with them. Melissa loves expressing her creativity through interior design and enjoys sailing with family and friends.

LUNG ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is excited to announce the launch of a new website for our organization at lungnspei.ca. The new website will provide patients, caregivers, researchers, and medical professionals an easy way to find out about lung health programs and services, research, information, and supports available — all in one place. This new website is easier to navigate, has a new look and feel, and will be updated with relevant content on a regular basis.

SONA WELCOMES A NEW TEAM MEMBER!

We are so pleased to welcome our newest team member, Curtis Bramfield, to the SONA team! Curtis has joined our support team in the role of Customer Success Specialist. He is looking forward to supporting our merchants with installations and any technical questions they may have both locally and across North America. We can't wait for you to meet him!

CHAMBER MEMBERS AWARDED

The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission recently announced two new awards: the Community Leader of the Year Award and the Business Innovator of the Year Award. Sara Napier, Community Leader of the Year and CEO of United Way Halifax, has helped local charities provide vital services to those in need, even through the instability of the pandemic. Greg Turple, Business Innovator of the Year and President of Turple Communications, brings hightech security solutions to local businesses. Congratulations to Sara Napier and Greg Turple!

STAFF CHANGES AT SUNNYSIDE MALL

Sunnyside Mall had some Administrative Office changes recently. We want to give a thank you to Lynn Chisholm, as she is retiring from General Manager here at Sunnyside Mall. With that, we would like to welcome Judith Thompson as our new General Manager and Chelsea Dunn as Marketing Coordinator to the Sunnyside Family!

NS POWER AWARDS 2022 MI'KMAQ BURSARY

Nova Scotia Power awarded four recipients the 2022 Mi’kmaq Bursary from its Scholarship and Bursary Program. One of the recipients is Keeshia Bernard from Eskasoni. She’s enrolled in the Bachelor of Mi’kmaq Social Work at St. Thomas University, plans to continue her education in Social Work and be a role model to her foster children. Each year, NS Power offers 28 scholarships and bursaries to qualifying students enrolled in trades and degree programs. The categories are: Emerging Leader, Women in Trades, Engineering & Tech, African Nova Scotian, NS Power Family and Mi’kmaq. View a complete list of the 2022 NS Power Scholarship and Bursary program recipients at nspower.ca/scholarships.

HALIFAX STANFIELD CELEBRATES AIR CARGO LOGISTICS PARK GRAND OPENING

The ribbon has been cut at the new Halifax Stanfield Air Cargo Logistics Park (ACLP), marking the official opening of Atlantic Canada’s largest air cargo processing facility. Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) was joined by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Steve Craig, Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and MLA for Sackville - Cobequid, Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality, air cargo tenants, cargo logistics chain partners, and other stakeholders to celebrate the grand opening of the park. This infrastructure expansion complements existing cargo processing capabilities offered at Halifax Stanfield by Gateway Facilities and other service providers, enabling more commercial and logistics businesses in Atlantic Canada to connect to global air cargo opportunities. With a total of eight cargo aircraft aprons, cold storage capabilities, and other logistics enhancements, the ACLP increases capacity and improves efficiency for global cargo carriers operating at Halifax Stanfield, contributing to economic activity.

CRAYON STRATEGIES LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE!

Crayon Strategies Inc is excited to announce the launch of our new website! Our goal is to provide our visitors with a more intuitive and user-friendly experience that highlights who we are, what we stand for, and what we can help you achieve as it relates to your equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. The website features a modern feel, complete with easy navigation, making the overall experience more impactful on all devices. We will update our content with helpful information and blog posts to enhance your equity, diversity and inclusion learning. You can now find us at crayonstrategies.ca. Happy browsing!

NEW GM AT THE WESTIN NOVA SCOTIAN

Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces that Glenn Bowie has been named general manager of the Westin Nova Scotian. Bowie has worked with New Castle for more than 25 years and most recently served as the area director of sales and marketing for the company’s Canadian Division. In that role, Mr. Bowie was responsible for the leadership and overall direction of sales and catering for six of New Castle’s Canadian properties.

PEOPLECAN TACKLES MONEY HERITAGE IN BOOK!

PeopleCan Training is excited for the summer launch of Think and Grow Rich for the Skeptic. This book is loosely based on Debbie Adams’ own struggles as a forced entrepreneur. When the shift from heart to serve to profit motive presented challenges, Debbie took a deep dive into her money heritage that was presenting barriers to profitability in business. For more information on a book launch in your area, visit peoplecanbiz.com.

PROEDGE HOME TO UNIQUE 3D BODY SCANNER

Proedge Elite Training is now home to the only Fit3D ProScanner accessible to the public in Nova Scotia. The Hybrid Method owner and Proedge Trainer, Joey Daniel, has brought the body scanner for health and fitness tracking to our facility. The machine generates a 3D avatar of the user's body composition, shows and explains measurements, accurately calculates body fat percentage, allows users to track their progress, and more. With the ProScanner, you get both data and body imaging to help you reach your wellness goals. Come visit us at 36 Duke Street, Bedford and check it out!

CCRW THANKS PARTNERS

In seven months, The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) has provided skill development and support to seven hundred and eightysix clients. We want to celebrate and thank the three hundred and sixty-nine new businesses across Canada who have supported our clients in attaining meaningful and equitable employment opportunities, while enhancing a culture of diversity and inclusion for persons with disabilities. Without your participation and willingness to work with our program facilitators, we wouldn’t be able to empower our clients to contribute to your teams’ successes. CCRW looks forward to developing further partnerships throughout 2022. Thank you!

MHFNS WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia would like to welcome Jenna Conter as our new Communications Lead. Jenna comes from a journalism background and brings with her a variety of communications experience in the nonprofit sector. We look forward to having Jenna as part of our team as we continue to build a future where Nova Scotians living with mental disorders can thrive in their communities.