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Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce AGM

Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting

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Join us for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting

This gathering brings together Chamber members, local business leaders, and community stakeholders to review the accomplishments of the past year, discuss priorities for the year ahead, and elect the incoming Board of Directors. This will include breakfast, our business meeting and special presentations.

Enjoy networking opportunities, light refreshments, and updates on the Chamber’s strategic direction and initiatives that continue to strengthen our region’s business community. Your voice and participation help shape the future of commerce in Yarmouth.

Special Guest Speakers: Melissa Quinn, Nova Scotia Loyal Project Executive and Sean Meister, President & CEO of Global Bluenosers.

 

Doors Open: 7:45am

Breakfast Available: 8:00am

AGM Proceedings: 8:30am

Breakfast Includes:

  • Assortment of Breads (which also includes Gluten Free)
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Home Fries
  • Bacon
  • Sausage
  • Home Fries
  • Pancakes
  • Yogurt
  • Bagels, Pastries, Muffins
  • Selection of Juices
  • Coffee & Tea

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COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR LIASON

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

The Community Navigator program, operating under the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to enhancing physician recruitment and retention in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Established over four years ago, this initiative addresses the region’s healthcare needs by supporting medical professionals considering relocation to the area.

We are currently seeking an energetic, collaborative, and friendly individual to join our team as a Community Navigator Liaison. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in their work. If you are a people-person who loves working with diverse individuals and thrives on change in day-to-day tasks, this might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media Management

  • Post and update engaging content on the company’s social media platforms.
  • Manage social media calendars and assist with content creation.

Data Management

  • Maintain and regularly update spreadsheets, including RSVPs and other event-related data.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and management across tracking systems.

Medical Learner & Locum Communication

  • Respond to emails professionally and promptly, ensuring clear and helpful communication.
  • Manage accommodation logistics, including providing information on lodging options for medical learners and locum physicians.
  • Distribute information about events and opportunities during their stay.
  • Organize and distribute welcome bags for students and locums.

Event Support

  • Assist in planning and logistics for events, such as organizing transportation, accommodations, catering, and equipment rentals.
  • Provide onsite event support, including setup, teardown, and general assistance.

Conference Attendance

  • Help with setting up and dismantling conference booths and displays.
  • Engage with attendees, prospects, and visitors to promote the organization’s initiatives.

Qualifications:

Experience

  • Previous experience in an office setting with event coordination or social media management.

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, and Zoom/Video Conferencing.
  • Experience with Survey Monkey and managing social media accounts.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable with technology and data management tools.

Attributes

  • Energetic, friendly, and enjoys interacting with diverse groups.
  • Highly organized and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Comfortable working in a medical setting, including wearing a medical mask when required.
  • Reliable, with a valid driver’s license, passport, and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and travel locally, nationally, and internationally for conferences.
  • Thrives both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

This role offers:

  • Opportunities for professional growth and occasional travel.
  • Flexibility to work from home up to one day per week.

    Rate of Pay: Remuneration based on skills and experience

    Hours: 30 hours per week

    Work Hours: Typically 9 AM – 3 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible hours with the ability to work from home one day per week.

    Work Setting: Office & On-the-Go

    Benefits: Vacation (details to be provided) and access to the Chamber Benefits Plan

If you’re passionate about managing social media, organizing events, and providing administrative support in a varied and exciting role, we would love to hear from you!

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and explaining why you’re a great fit for this role by February 7th, 2025 to Nancy Ellis, Community Navigator: nancy@yarmouthdoctors.ca

 

2024 Yarmouth Business Awards: October 24th

2024 Yarmouth Business Awards: A Night To Shine

Get ready for a spectacular evening as the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce proudly brings back the highly anticipated annual business awards! Join us on October 24th, 2024 at the Mariners Centre, for the 17th edition of this prestigious event, where we’ll celebrate the best and brightest in our thriving business community. This beloved tradition has become a cornerstone for recognizing excellence, fostering connections, and showcasing the vital role of a strong business ecosystem in our region.

*** The nomination period is now: CLOSED ***

The 2024 award categories are:

  • Business of the Year (Less than 10 employees)
  • Business of the Year (10 or more employees)
  • Rising Star of the Year
  • Export Achievement
  • Customer Service Award
  • Community Impact Award
  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Young Entrepreneur Award
  • Tourism Business of the Year
  • Non-Profit Organization of the Year
  • Female Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advancement Award

Doors & Cocktails at 5:00pm | Awards start at 6:30pm

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Register for a Free Professional Development Course!

The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with the Province of Nova Scotia to offer our members free professional development courses!

Check out these 2 courses starting in January 2024:

Performance Management with Lisette Jones (Registration is now closed for Performance Management as the course is full)

Wednesdays 9:00am-1:00pm | Starting January 17th 2024 for 10 weeks

The intention of this program is to provide you with a general overview and understanding of the role of performance management as an integral function of HR in your company – whether you have one or 50 employees. In addition to laying the foundation for a performance management system, the program will provide knowledge, tools and templates for engaging your employees, and applying coaching techniques to support your team in being the best they can be.

Learning Outcomes:
•Identify the core components of performance management
•Identify the four learning styles
•Explain how learning styles impact performance
•Manage performance logs
•Create a process for checking in with employees
•Conduct stay interviews
•Developing SMART performance goals
•Identify when and how to provide the three main forms of feedback
•Explain the three feedback triggers
•Illustrate the J Curve
•Design performance appraisals tools
•Identify the steps in progressive discipline
•Manage common performance issues
•Define the fundamentals of coaching
•List the elements in asking the right questions
•Compare and contrast facilitating versus directing a team’s direction
•Compare and contrast strategic questioning techniques and identify when to apply each

Customer Service Excellence with Lisa Olie

Mondays 9:00am-1:00pm | Starting January 15th 2024 for 10 weeks

This program creates the opportunity for you to provide the best experience possible for your customers. You will explore key elements of customer service standards, gain clarity on your customers’ expectations, study the seven types of challenging customers, and learn how to navigate difficult customer situations.

You will explore in-person, telephone and online/email customer interactions in various business settings to help you analyze your current customer experience and develop customer service strategies tailored to your business. You will learn techniques to improve internal customer service to help make you a better customer to your suppliers and business community.


These 10 week courses are free, customized to your needs, and provincially certified, with a value in excess of $1,500 per person.

Seats are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Classes will be virtual so you must have a computer with a webcam to interact properly.

Requirements

  • Must be an owner or employee of a business based in Nova Scotia
  • Be willing to complete detailed registration form
  • In order to graduate you must attend 80% of classes

To Register

Complete the registration form and email it to info@yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com or call the office at 902-742-3074