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Canadian Business Survey

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is preparing a major economic report and conference that will focus upon the long-term and strategic actions that need to be taken to ensure Canada's future prosperity and global business leadership....Full Story

Important Survey on HST

An important survey on HST was emailed to Charlottetown Chamber members on Monday, June 22, 2009....Full Story

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce presents to the Standing Committee on IRAC

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce presented to the Standing Committee on Community Affairs and Economic Development regarding the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission's (IRAC's) overall role in the areas of energy costs and rent increases....Full Story

Chamber submits Policy Resolution on Immigration to Canadian Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a policy resolution to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce calling upon the Federal government to address the unique needs of smaller urban centers with respect to increasing immigration and attracting investment in small and emerging businesses....Full Story

Chamber presents to Commission on Land Use

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce will present its recommendations to the Commission hearing in Charlottetown on June 17. ...Full Story

Why privacy makes good business sense: small businesses and PIPEDA

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada helps to explain its role and what privacy is and why it is so important....Full Story

Chamber Concerned that 2009 Budget Deficit is Higher than Expected

The just released provincial budget which reflects an $85M deficit is higher than the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce had anticipated. ...Full Story

"Business Helping Business" Mentoring Program Getting You Connected With Success

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Don MacCormac as Coordinator of the "Business Helping Business" Mentoring Program. ...Full Story

Greater Charlottetown Chamber Encouraged by Auditor General's Report

Despite the administrative shortfalls identified in the Auditor General's report on the Provincial Nominee Program, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce says that the Provincial Nominee Program was beneficial to Prince Edward Island and encourages the province to develop a new program to promote further immigration and business investment in PEI....Full Story

Charlottetown Chamber Commends City for Holding the Line on Property Taxes

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased that the budget presented by Cecil Villard, Chair of the Finance, Audit and Tendering Committee for the City of Charlottetown, held the line on commercial and residential property taxes for 2009....Full Story

Member News

No-Cost Business Energy Audit

Maritime Electric's Energy Audit Test Pilot Program for Business is offering a NO-COST professional energy audit for businesses across Prince Edward Island....Full Story

Horizons - Expanding growth potential for young entrepreneurs

The Horizons Business Growth Program for Young Entrepreneurs consists of five full-day workshops on growth stradegies and ways of growing business. ...Full Story

Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island

The Population Secretariat cordially invites you to join Allan Campbell Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning and researchers Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino and Crystal McAndrew Fall in the launch of: Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island...Full Story

The second annual Gotta Go Festival at The Guild announces its summer lineup

The second annual Gotta Go Festival at The Guild announces a variety of music, comedy, film and theatre presentations for its summer lineup in 2009. ...Full Story

Budget 2009 extends opportunities for Work-Sharing as part of the Employment Insurance Program

Facing difficult times?
When a company faces difficulty beyond its control and is forced to cut back production, it may have only two courses of action. It can either lay off employees temporarily or make an agreement with the affected employees to participate in a Work-Sharing arrangement....Full Story

CHAI releases it's 2008 Status Report

Click below for the full report of the 2008 Charlottetown Harbour Authority Inc.......Full Story

New Look for Member News!

Now you can find all the member news by clicking HERE...Full Story

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