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HAVE YOUR SAY“Its never too late…we can’t change the future but we can change our fate!One tree can make a million matches. One match can destroy a million trees.Green. That’s how we’d like the world to be. The choice is yours- Save it or Waste it.
Amelie Mitchell
“Its never too late…we can’t change the future but we can change our fate!One tree can make a million matches. One match can destroy a million trees.Green. That’s how we’d like the world to be. The choice is yours- Save it or Waste it.
Gregory Jackson
Splinter Sisters Growing up on the Magdalen Islands, Melissa would follow her father around his workshop, asking questions while watching him build. Now a self-taught carpenter, she turned her passion into a career and launched one of the most exciting endeavours of her life. As...
Fired Creations- The Pottery Painting Cafe With a heart of gold and an eye for creativity, Alisha Barron is a dedicated mother, wife, and business owner. Owner of Fired Creations – The Pottery Painting Cafe, Alisha, wanted to give something to the community that combined...
From Korea to Canada and so many places in-between, Bryden Mombourquette and Nathan Park, owners of the Gaslight Cafe, bring a world of experience through customer service and delicious food and drinks to the island we all call home. “Our inspiration didn’t come from the...
When you mix a restaurant and love, you get a family, and family is exactly what Mike and Monica Black, owners of the Black Spoon Bistro, cherish the most. “We were living in New Brunswick, but to be closer to my family we came home,”...
From VHS and DVDs to fitness, Shauna and George Sifnakis have been deeply ingrained in the business community for over 40 years with no signs of slowing down. Owners of Ascendo Fitness & Supplement King, Shauna and George, work hard to deliver a personal experience...
As we grow, each of us aspires to be something incredible. For Nagy Abdou, he spent his life determined to one day become a successful entrepreneur. “I really wanted to break into the restaurant industry and try something different,” shares Nagy, co-owner of 7by7 and...
This position is only open to students currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution. Unfortunately, International students do not qualify under this funding program. —————————— Description The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking to hire an enthusiastic, self-directed, and exceptionally organized individual. This...
Thanks to the continued support of the people on and off the island, Charlene Anderson continues to live out her dream of owning Charlene’s Nutrition Centre (CNC), a business that specializes in the health and wellness of her loyal customers. “Charlene’s Nutrition Centre is a...
It is the aspiring entrepreneurs that push their dreams beyond the limit to create something incredible, and with the help of Innovacorp, entrepreneurs soar past the limit every day. Innovacorp gives entrepreneurs the means to make their dreams happen through finding, funding, and fostering innovative...
The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce holds a webinar to drive sales this holiday season. The holiday season always calls for unique marketing and sales strategies. But in 2020, retailers need to get even more creative than in years past to draw people out...
The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to join the Chamber Partnership Initiative to Support Business Growth and Student Career Development across Canada The Chamber Partnership Initiative brings together local chambers and boards of trade, small and medium-sized enterprises, job seekers, and post-secondary...
For one small-town website, it is all about their vision for a collaborative community by bringing people together through the sharing of news that matters to all of us. goCapeBreton.com is a community news and information website and social media channel. It combines some of...
Small Business Week is a national, week-long celebration for local businesses throughout thousands of communities across Canada. From October 19th to 24th, 2020 our Chamber took some time to bring our business community closer together through education, professional development, networking and celebration. As an organization...
Freshii At the age of 24, Kathleen MacDonald embarked on the journey of opening her own business. Today, she strives to make our community a hub for growth and development for young people across the island. After high school, she took a more traditional route...
Click2Order It takes courage to leave a stable job and pursue a business dream you believe in; nonetheless, this is exactly what Matt Stewart did when he founded Click2Order alongside business partner Robert Myers. “Click2Order began in 2015 as a software company that builds online...
Amber Dawn Holistic Wellness Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a parent is one of the most beautiful experiences in life, and it is with nurturing hands that Amber Tapley helps to bring new life into the world. Owner of Amber Dawn Holistic Wellness, Amber works with...
Soulvaria Virtual Reality After visiting Everland in South Korea, Joseph Gracie experienced the most jaw-dropping VR roller coaster of his life. It was this incredible experience that inspired him to open Soulvaria Virtual Reality here in Sydney. “When I was teaching English in South Korea,...
Revive Salon & Spa ‘If you build it, they will come’ is the motto that drove Mike MacDonald to open Revive Salon and Spa. Today, he works to prove the potential that each of us have to successfully do business in Sydney. “Our business is...
Savoy Theatre From dinner theatre to ballet, musicals to one-person shows, the Savoy Theatre’s stage shares their incredible story as the home to nearly 100 years of talent. “To enter the Savoy Theatre is to step back in time,” shares Pam Leader, Executive Director of...
Lisa Young Lee Inc. When Lisa Lee, Founder and President of Lisa Young Lee Inc., decided to blend her passion for Reiki, healing crystals, and appreciation for luxury brands together, she found her life’s purpose. Today, she infuses love and positivity into everything she creates. ...
Miners Museum The Miners Museum is more than a building that houses historical artifacts. It tells the story of our ancestors by fully immersing all those who venture into the mouth of the mine. “Coal mining is one of the largest parts of Cape Breton’s...
The Forrester Centre & The Krypt Lounge Dance has always been a large part of Shannon’s life. Her mother, a champion highland dancer, taught her from a young age to point her toes and not be afraid to take a chance on your dreams. Today,...
BRETON AIR Our island is a destination surrounded by bright blue waters, unforgettable landscapes, and breathtaking views. Thanks to Parker Horton and Matt Wallace, we can all get an exclusive taste of our island from the skies. Owners of Breton Air, Parker and Matt wanted...
Seaboard Industrial Following in his father’s footsteps, Bill Morrison, President of Seaboard Industrial Supply Company Ltd., and his team work hard to demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge. Whether it was the closure of the steel plant, the major changes made in the mining...
The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s mission is for businesses to thrive in the CBRM. We recognize that the holiday season is one of family, love, celebration and of course… gift-giving! In an effort to promote what is available to us right here at...
The Board of Directors of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Kathleen Yurchesyn as the Chamber’s new Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to have Ms. Yurchesyn lead our Chamber,” says Ian Parker, Chair of the Board, “As a progressive and strategic...
SYDNEY, N.S.- The Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for their 29th Annual Excellence in Business Awards. The awards gala will take place on October 18, 2018 at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, with a reception at 6pm and the...
