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NEWS RELEASE 
Federal budget cautious with minimal positive impact for business
T RURO- A wait-and-see approach of the Federal budget does little to support small business growth. "Fro m the perspective of our member businesses it appears the budget will have minimum impact," said Alex Stevenson , President of the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce . " Our Chamber shares the concerns of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, which includes a need for government to reduce the cost of doing business in Canada and improve competitiveness."
The March 22 budget offered new programs for enhanced skill and workplace development, however, there is concern these investments are partially funded by EI premiums set to increase in fiscal 2018-19 by five cents, up to $1.68 per $100 of insurable earnings.
"We welcome the focus on skills and innovation, but are less enthusiastic about an increase in EI premiums to partially fund skills training costs," said the President.
Member to Member Discounts Program  
 
Earlier this month the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce launched a newly redesigned website offering an opportunity for members to showcase their business in our member to member discounts section. 
If you are interested in offering a deal, discount or incentive to Chamber members  contact our office at 902-895-6328 or email Fran at oa@tcchamber.ca  
The Canadian Economy Under Trump - March 30  
He has promised to rewrite trade deals, approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, and put America, and American jobs, first.  What does Donald Trump mean for Canada, the markets and your investments?
 
Please join us for an exclusive presentation by Dawn Desjardins, Deputy Chief Economist for RBC Royal Bank, as we examine what's next for the Canadian economy in the era of Trump.
This event is being held in partnership with the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce

Event Date: March 30, 2017
Time: 3:30- 4 p.m. (Wine & Cheese) , 4 - 5 p.m. (Presentation)
Location:  Marigold Cultural Centre, 605 Prince St.,Truro
Please RSVP by contacting Jean Matthews at jean.matthews@rbc.com or 1-877-509-3112
 

Nominations Deadline March 29!
for Annual Dinner Gala Awards
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce to honour outstanding business leaders
TRURO - The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations to recognize outstanding business leaders at its annual dinner gala and awards celebration.
Two awards will be presented at the April 27 event; the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Business Person of the Year Award and the Community Credit Union Business Excellence Award.
To view the full award criteria and to download the 2017 nomination forms, visit www.trurocolchesterchamber.com , email oa@tcchamber.ca to request a form, or stop by the Chamber office at 605 Prince St., Truro (Marigold Cultural Centre). Self-nominations are welcome.
The deadline to submit completed nominations is March 29, 2017. They may be submitted electronically to ed@tcchamber.ca, by mail to Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce, 605 Prince St., Truro, N.S. B2N 1G2, or at the Chamber office.

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Date & Time
Friday, April 7, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 8, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Venue: Rath Eastlink Community Centre
 
About The Show: Presented by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce. Features all the products that make a house a home and is attended by those looking to build, buy, renovate and shop. The show is growing and getting bigger each year.
 
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Member News & Events
 
Maple/ Pancake Breakfast 
Parkland Truro presents; a Maple/ Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, March 25, 9-11 a.m. Edinburgh dining room. Tickets cost $10 each, kids under age 5 Free! Live Music, local maple treats. 

D&D Bookkeeping Offering FREE Q & A's on Income Tax
D&D Bookkeeping Inc, 44 Young Street, Truro, NS are offering 100% FREE Income Tax Question & Answer sessions every Saturday during March between 11am-3pm.  Drop Ins Welcome (pre-registration will help them know how much coffee to perk)
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Colchester East Hants Hospice 
Free Public Lecture with Dr. Denise Marshall 
Building a Compassionate Community
A FREE PUBLIC LECTURE WITH DR. DENISE MARSHALL
Thursday March 30th - First United Church - 6:30pm
Dr. Denise Marshall, a palliative care physician and professor at McMaster University, will present on the Compassionate Communities movement in Canada. 

Member News & Events
 
CBDC-NoBL  Spring 2017 Workplace Education Programs, Register Now!
CBDC-NoBL is pleased to present the Spring line up of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) Workplace Education courses beginning in April.  To find out more contact:

Alana Hirtle
Business Analyst
CBDC-NOBL
35 Commercial Street, Suite 208
PO Box 501, Truro, NS B2N 5C7
Tel: 902.895.6625


For more local events visit our online events calendar

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