Here is a list of our updated board of directors after our 2020 AGM.

President – Michael Blois
Past President – Amy Thomas
1st Vice President – Glynn Irving
2^nd Vice President – Carrie McDougall
Treasurer – Ryan Tilley
Secretary – Sheila Bianchi

Directors:

Pam McNeil

Julie Gilby

John MacDonald

Amy Wardrobe

Tracey Isenor

Brent McIsaac

Yun Trzebiatowski

Michelle Macphee

Please join us virtually with a cup of coffee from home or curbside delivery for a casual meeting with local businesses like yourself.

Reconnect,  discuss issues and share ideas. Hear what others have been doing during these uncertain times.

Thursday May 28th from 9-10 am.  Register here! 

Once registered you will receive a link to the event on Wednesday afternoon.

Please tell your friends, business partners and colleges. All are welcome!

Register here! 

Join us for a FREE Webinar on the innovative new collaborative employment solution: Cluster Employment

Wednesday, May 27th at 11 am – noon.

This webinar is particularly pertinent as employers try to navigate this new economy climate. Cluster Employment provides full time solutions to part time needs. The Cluster Employment Team will outline the origin, the how-to, the collaborative cost sharing and the functionality of the online platform.

Free for EVERYONE!

Register Here!

Please join us virtually with your favorite beverage at your home office for a casual meeting with local businesses like yourself.

Reconnect,  discuss issues and share ideas. Hear what others have been doing during these uncertain times.

Thursday May 21th from 6 – 7 pm.

Once registered you will receive a link to the event on Wednesday afternoon.

Position: Summer Chamber Office Assistant

Salary: $13/hr for 37.5 hours per week

Date: June 8th tentative start date.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (May require some weekend shifts)

Reports to the Chamber Coordinator

Basic Qualifications: Must be enrolled in school. Excellent written communicaton and organizational skills; personable and professional presence and the ability to pivot from one task to another. Savvy social media skills, create graphics, command of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Experience with Micro Soft Office.

Job Description: 

• Assist in the preparation notices, emails etc. as requested.
• Attend Committee meetings virtually when required.
• Assist with different Action Items of the committees.
• Assist Chamber Coordinator and Admistrator by making phone calls to Members.
• Ensure membership and benefits offers are current on the webiste.
• Assist with keeping the EHCC website current with our upcoming webinars, events, and Chamber news.
• Handle any problems with the website and social media accounts by contacting the appropriate people in the absence of the Chamber Coordinator.
• Engage with Members online.
• Create a social media content calendar for the summer and remainder of the year – including national holidays, creative new posts, and interesting content to increase followers.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly newsletter.
• Assist Coordinator when required to work with the Events Committee.
• Organize workshops and vitual events.
• Use software programs to generate invitations and notices where needed.
• Assist with booking speakers and outline and slides for approval.
• Attend and assist with virtual events when required; this includes scheduling the meeting, collection of registrations and communications with registrants.
• Answering emails in the Chamber Coordinator’s abscence.
• Filing of documents.
• Other various duties as assigned by the EHCC Board of Directors.
• Specific projects and Action Items allocated to the Summer Student.

Other Requirements: High Speed Internet

How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to info@ehcc.ca

Application deadline: May 22nd, 2020

COVID-19 Update – April 9th

Now accepting applications for the Spring 2020 Business Skills Training.

• Sage 50: Tips and Tricks with Lynn MacKinnon – Every Tuesday for 10 weeks starting April 14th, 8:30 am –12:30 pm.
• Transformational Leadership Level 1 with Debbie Lawrence – Every Wednesday for 10 weeks starting  April 15th, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
• Strategic Marketing with Debbie Lawrence – Every Wednesday for 10 weeks April 15th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
• Legal Essentials for Small Business Growth with Corinne Boudreau – Every Thursday for 10 weeks April 16th, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
• Using Social Media to Grow Your Business with Jeff Brown – Every Thursday for 11 weeks starting April 17th, 8:30 am –12:00pm.

Please Submit your Application as soon as possible, as space is limited. Deadline is April 3rd.

EHCC Newsletter March 2020

Tuesday, March 31st from 8-10am at the East Hants Chamber office: 8 Old Enfield Rd. Unit 205

In this 2 hour workshop “The Power of Email” the following topics will be covered:

• Why building your email list is WAY more important than social media (and how to 8x your engagement)
• The top 3 mistakes most biz owners are making with email marketing (and what to do instead)
• The 3 types of emails every marketer/biz owner should be taking VERY seriously (and how to leverage those)
• A step-by-step blueprint for getting started (including our favorite & free list-building tools)
• GDRP & CASL Guidelines in Canada (it’s boring, but it’s important – we promise to keep it brief)
• What’s working now – how to use social media to grow your list
• How to write killer copy that converts (and how to avoid the sales-y language of the past)
• BONUS: we’ll send you some of our best tools, tricks and resources to get you started with list building!

Cost $25 +HST for Members
$40 +HST for Non-Members

Register HERE. https://bit.ly/2ImLfnA

For more info contact (902) 883-1010 or email info@ehcc.ca

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Call for Nominations 

Now accepting Nominations for the EHCC Board of Directors 2020! The EHCC selection committee invites your suggestions for nominees for the following positions starting in 2020:

• President
• 1st Vice President
• 2nd Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Directors-at-large (4 positions: 2020-2022)

Make as many nominations as you wish.  Nomination Form

Deadline for submission: February 28th, 2020