The Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce and IGNITE Yarmouth are teaming up once again for another edition of Business Buzz — our co-hosted speed networking series designed to help local professionals connect, collaborate, and spark new opportunities.
This month, we’re excited to welcome guest networker Scott Lutz from Co-operators, who will help keep the conversations flowing and share insights along the way.
Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, professional, or just looking to grow your network, this is a great chance to meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Monday, April 27 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Third Cup Café, 10 John St., Yarmouth ☕ Coffee, tea, and light bites provided FREE for Yarmouth Chamber Members Supported by Co-operators – Scott Lutz Insurance Services Inc
Come for the coffee, stay for the conversations — you never know where one introduction might lead.
Join us as we explore the Wonders of the World through safe, unique and exciting tours!
The Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce and Indus Travel have teamed up to offer one-of-a-kind adventures. Visit historic cities and famous landmarks while you dine on authentic cuisine and immerse yourself in local cultures.
Chamber Travel trips are open to members and non-members alike, and provide a once in a lifetime affordable travel experience! Our next trip will be departing in September, 2026.
Discover Ireland: A 10-Day Group Travel Experience with the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce
Departing September 7, 2026 · From Halifax · Only C$4,999 (Airfare Included) Single Supplement: C$1,499 · Early-Bird Discount Available Until December 16, 2025 (save $100)
TOUR SUMMARY:
This spectacular journey begins with your flight from Halifax to Dublin, where the charm, culture, and warmth of Ireland await. From exploring the lively streets of historic cities to witnessing some of the most stunning natural wonders in the world, this itinerary offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery.
Highlights include:
Touring Dublin’s historic districts and visiting EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum
Kissing the legendary Stone of Eloquence at Blarney Castle
Driving the iconic Ring of Kerry, home to mountains, coastline, and charming Irish villages
Experiencing the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher and the lunar-like Burren Region
Exploring Galway and cruising along the River Corrib
Venturing into the wild beauty of Connemara, including visits to Kylemore Abbey and Dan O’Hara’s homestead
Whether you’re drawn to culture, history, or natural scenery, Ireland delivers memories that last a lifetime.
✨ Trip Highlights
According to the tour materials, you will:
Explore Dublin, Ireland’s medieval capital, on a half-day guided tour
Visit Blarney Castle and its world-famous Stone of Eloquence
Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most breathtaking routes
Discover the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic
Marvel at the fractured limestone landscape of The Burren
Enjoy a cruise on Lough Corrib, complete with scones and Irish coffee
Visit the historic Kylemore Abbey and its miniature Gothic cathedral
Immerse yourself in Irish heritage at the Irish Emigration Museum
Enjoy daily Irish breakfasts, two included dinners, and hand-selected superior hotels throughout the trip
Optional add-on experiences include:
Jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park
Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle
Evening entertainment at Taylor’s Three Rock
Full-day Belfast tour from Dublin
️ Accommodations
The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation in superior-class hotels across Dublin, Kerry, Limerick, and Galway, plus one night onboard your flight. All accommodations are based on twin sharing.
What’s Included
This package is designed for convenience and value, offering a nearly all-inclusive experience:
Roundtrip international airfare from Halifax
8 nights in superior hotels
Daily Irish breakfasts & 2 hotel dinners
All transfers, modern AC motorcoach transportation, and porterage
Expert English-speaking driver/guide
All sightseeing as per the itinerary
Entrance to major attractions, including Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, and EPIC Museum
Air taxes, fuel surcharges, and all local taxes
Daily Itinerary Snapshop
A detailed day-by-day outline is provided in the tour document, including:
Day 1: Depart Halifax
Day 2: Arrive in Dublin
Day 3–4: Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & The Burren
Day 6–7: Galway & Connemara
Day 8–9: Dublin touring and leisure
Day 10: Return to Halifax
Pricing & Early Bird Offer
C$4,999 per person (airfare included)
Single Supplement: C$1,499
Save C$100 with an early-bird booking made before December 16, 2025
Indus Travels is an award-winning Tour Operator offering value vacations to over 80 destinations around the world. Indus Tours are designed by Expert Tour Planners with the freedom and flexibility of passengers in mind.
The Indus Travel Experts are highly knowledgeable and passionate about helping clients design their dream vacations and prepare for unforgettable adventures.
From October 20th to 24th, we’re shining a light on the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers who keep our local economy buzzing.Join us in celebrating the innovation, resilience, and excellence of local businesses! From your favourite café to the new shop downtown, small businesses are the heartbeat of Western Nova Scotia.
Together with partners like Western REN, CBDC, Ignite Atlantic, CDENE, Nova Scotia Works, The Town of Yarmouth, and the Municipalities of Yarmouth and Argyle,a full week of events is planned across the region — from networking sessions and youth entrepreneurship gatherings to the Yarmouth Business Awards Gala.
Show your support by attending an event, sharing your favourite local business online, or stopping by a local shop. Every bit of encouragement helps our small businesses grow strong all year long!
MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025: 10:00 AM – Small Business Week Launch & Ribbon Cutting at Edward Jones Yarmouth
Join us as we officially kick off Small Business Week by hosting a ribbon cutting celebration at the brand-new Edward Jones office, located at 377 Main Street, Yarmouth. Stop by, say hello, and be part of the excitement!
10:00 AM – Stemma Analytics Webinar (French)
Start your week by tuning into this informative session presented by Stemma Analytics—delivered entirely in French.
Register by clicking HERE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2025 10:30 AM – Youthpreneur Speed Networking at NSCC Burridge Campus
Get ready for a fast-paced morning of connection and inspiration! The Western REN and NSCC are teaming up to host a Youthpreneur Speed Networking Event—bringing together students and local business leaders for meaningful, one-on-one conversations.
The event runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in The Cube at NSCC Burridge Campus. No registration required—just drop in and join the fun!
Looking for your next opportunity—or your next great hire? Don’t miss the Fall Job Fair, taking place from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the gym at NSCC Burridge Campus.
Hosted by NS Works / Southwest Employment Services in partnership with NSCC Burridge, this event connects job seekers with a wide range of local employers and community organizations.
Job Seekers: Dress to impress and bring plenty of résumés. Employers: To reserve your spot, contact kperry@swemployment.com.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – CDENE Social Evening in Tusket
Unwind and connect with fellow professionals at Tusket Falls Brewing for an evening hosted by CDENE. Enjoy great company, local flavours, and meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – The Small Business Social
Join us at Third Cup Café (10 John St., Yarmouth) for an evening dedicated to celebrating Small Business Week! Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, community members, and support organizations—all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
✨ Special Presentation at 4:30 PM:“Thriving During Times of Adversity” with SSI Consulting ️ Plus: Stick around for a raffle featuring some fantastic prizes!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Futurpreneur Lunch & Learn at Ignite Atlantic
Thinking about starting your own business? If you’re between 18 and 39, join IGNITE Atlantic and Futurpreneur for an inspiring Lunch & Learn session at 210 Main Street, Yarmouth.
Discover the programs, financing options, and mentorship opportunities available to help young entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures. Otni Chinenere from Futurpreneur will guide you through the process and answer your questions.
️ Lunch is provided. Register here to reserve your seat.
5:00 PM – The 18th Annual Yarmouth Business Awards – Presented By: RBC and Doane Grant Thornton
The celebration of the year is here! Join us at the Mariners Centre as we honour our region’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, community leaders, and changemakers. Doors open at 5:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.
️ Dinner Menu prepared by Chef Tina Wright and her team from The Argyler Lodge – a culinary experience that pairs perfectly with the night’s festivities.
️ A limited number of tickets remain! Special Perk: Every Business Awards ticket includes a 40% discount on Nova Scotia Music Week (@novascotiamusicweek) events.
Friday, October 24 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Small Business Week Wrap-Up Social in Clare
Close out Small Business Week in style at Rendez-vous de la Baie (23 Lighthouse Rd, Church Point). Enjoy an evening of great company, conversation, and community spirit as we celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators driving Western Nova’s success.
Stay connected! Follow the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and Instagramfor event highlights, photos, and stories all week long — and help us celebrate the people building the future of Western Nova, one small business at a time.
Job Title: Community Navigator for Physician Recruitment & Retention
Reports to: Community Navigator Oversight Committee (CNOC) & Executive Director for YACC for Daily Operations and Accounting Full-Time, 40 Hours
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce’s “Medical Recruitment Partnership” is seeking a Community Navigator for Physician Recruitment and Retention to join our team. This is a fast paced and ever-changing project-based role that will challenge you on a daily basis.
As Community Navigator for the Yarmouth Area (which includes the Town of Yarmouth, Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, Municipality of the District of Argyle, and Municipality of the District of Barrington), you are a passionate champion of Southwestern Nova Scotia. The Community Navigator will work to recruit physicians to our region and retain the physicians already working here. At any given point there are numerous projects and initiatives happening and many stakeholder relationships to manage including with Nova Scotia Health Recruiters, Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment, Doctors Nova Scotia, Medical Schools, Medical Clinic Staff, Regional Hospital Staff, and various community resources. The Community Navigator will lead marketing efforts targeted toward the recruitment medical professionals and applicable conferences and recruitment events.
This position will report to the Executive Director of YACC and will be responsible to an oversight committee for ongoing management and direction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
√ project the strengths of our community, regional health facilities and existing medical professionals
project the strengths of our community, regional health facilities and existing medical professionals
establish and maintain connections with local Medical Professionals in support of retention goals
coordinate activities (social events, peer gatherings, etc.) to support the retention of current complement of medical professionals
Work closely with the NSH recruitment team, especially the Yarmouth-based recruiter and the Southwest Region MD Lead for Recruitment and Retention
establish connections with potential medical professionals coming to the area and follow up with them to ensure any questions or concerns about the area are addressed
aid in travel arrangements and site visits for incoming professionals in concert with the NSH recruitment team.
establish community connections and information such as:
√ connect families to school officials / tour schools
√ help with housing needs (temporary and permanent)
√ provide community information on extracurricular activities, lifestyle, facilities, infrastructure, environment, culture
Liaise with NSH recruiter to identify family members of incoming or visiting medical professionals in order to help arrange for alternative activities during hospital tours (where applicable)
create a database of conferences, newsletters, advertising platforms to monitor
attend national and regional conferences were appropriate and budget allows for the purposes of promoting our region to medical professionals
arrange events for residents and medical students such as dinners, outings, etc.
visit local schools to promote practicing medicine in the region to potential students
visit Dal University provincial medical school campuses to promote practicing medicine in our region
be knowledgeable about the activities in the community
implement benchmarks and measures of success
prepare quarterly reports to be circulated by email to CNOC to update on progress prior to each CNOC meeting, and attend meetings to provide a brief summation of the update and answer questions.
Work with the MD Lead for Recruitment and Retention to conduct exit interviews with physicians leaving the area or changing roles
Other administrative tasks
Qualifications:
Above average interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated Understanding of cultural competence
Can-do attitude and ability to hold confidence in all matters
Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision
Strong Interviewing Skills
Post-secondary Education
Results Driven, works well under pressure
Computer skills (Excel, Outlook , Word etc.)
Background in health care system and community development an asset
Working Conditions:
Small office environment with local travel and meetings. Some longer distance travel will be required to attend conferences. Variable hours required, including evening and weekends as required to accommodate site visits and conferences. Must have access to a working vehicle and insurable.
Additional Information:
Rate of Pay: Remuneration based on skills and experience
Hours: 40 hours per week/Full-TIme
Work Hours: Typically 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Work Setting: Office & On-the-Go
Benefits: Vacation (details to be provided) and access to the Chamber Benefits Plan.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and explaining why you’re a great fit for this role by September 9 2025 to Renee Dease, Office Manager: info@yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com
