Halifax Chamber of Commerce

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Halifax Chamber of Commerce

• Annual General Meeting 2004

World Trade Convention CentreMay 4, 2005
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Quick Facts

• Largest Chamber east of Montreal
• Oldest Chamber in North America
• 400 volunteers
• 14 staff
• First Chamber in NA to become ISO certified
• 2004 recipient CMA Award for Excellence in health
  promotion Canadian first

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Chamber Profile
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Chamber Finances
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Chamber Expenses

• Chamber expenses rose by 18.65 in 2004
• Increase spread across numerous areas
• Stationary and office supplies
• Rent
• Printing and promotion
• Postage and courier
• Budgeted for in 2004 physical move to Windmill
  Road

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Revenue Sources
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Chamber Events

• Over 8,000 attended 60 events in 2004
• Spring/Fall Dinner (April/Nov.)
• Business-to-Business Expo (Sept.)
• Distinguished Speaker Luncheons
• Mayor
• Premier
• Finance Minister
• Lunch Learn PIPEDA

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Advocacy Wins Since May 2004

• 2004 HRM Economic Summit
• Debt repayment plan legislated in Provincial
  budget
• Minister of Immigration appointed and Province
  adopts a focused approach

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Advocacy Wins Since May 2004

• Business Occupancy Tax (BOT) legislation in
  spring sitting
• Regional plan development released HRM to begin
  presenting in May/June
• HRM economic development strategy being written
  presentation in Sept. 2005

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Advocacy Wins Since May 2004

• Offshore revenues for Nova Scotia secured 830
  million towards provincial debt
• Streamlining of offshore regulations
• Canadian municipalities get a share of federal
  gas tax revenue
• Halifax International Airport US pre-clearance

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Operational Highlights

• New office space
• Windmill Road
• Member events in-house
• Meeting space for members
• Development of new member events and activities
• Member-to-Member (M2M)
• Business Book Club
• Extensive review of membership service quality
  customer service
• Strategic plan review and update

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Mission Statement

• The role of the Chamber is to build strengthen
  Metro Halifaxs business culture through
• Advocacy acting as the voice of business
• Member Services adding value through
  networking, information services and member
  benefits
• Leadership shaping the business environment

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Strategic Objectives

• Through thoughtful consideration and garnering
  trust, challenge the status quo of the
  organization and the community.
• Be the most influential and credible
  advocate/champion on behalf of the HRM business
  community.

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Strategic Objectives

• Continuously improve the value of membership in
  the Chamber by engaging, sustaining and
  attracting members through networking, business
  opportunities and member benefits.
• Ensure the organization has appropriate human,
  financial and physical resources to achieve its
  vision and mission and ensure its long term
  sustainability.

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Thank You
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Annual General Meeting
May 4, 2005
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New Executive Members2005/06

• Rakesh Jain, Partner, Green Jain Chartered
  Accountants Vice-Chair, Finance Admin.
• Jeff Forbes, Managing Partner, Robertson Surette
  Vice-Chair, Membership
• Kim West, Principal, MTL Public Affairs Ltd.
  Vice-Chair, Policy
• Heather Tulk, VP Broadband and Marketing, Aliant
  Senior Vice-Chair

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New Board Members 2005/06

• Wadih Fares President, W.M. Fares and
  Associates Ltd.
• Stephen Rankin Government Public Relations
  Manager, Maritime Northeast Pipeline
• Paula Gallagher Partner, Deloitte

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New Board Members 2005/06

• Paul LeBlanc President, Extreme Communications
• Andrew Boswell President, Nova Communications
• Eleanor Humphries President CEO, Credit Union
  Atlantic
• Sean OConnor VP Business Development Municipal
  Enterprises Ltd.

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Larry LeBlancRenewable Energy Services Ltd.

• Senior Vice-Chair 2002-2003
• Chair of the Board 2003-2004

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Michele Wood-TweelKPMG LLP

• Chair, IT Committee
• Vice-Chair, Finance Administration 2003-2005

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Don ClowSouthwest Business Properties Ltd.

• Vice-Chair, Policy 2003-2005

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Captain Roger MacIsaacBase Commander Maritime
Forces Atlantic

• Director 2003-2005

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Dr. Alan MiciakDean, Sobey School of Business,
SMU

• Director 2003-2005

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Directors 2003-2005
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Directors 2003-2005
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Annual General Meeting
May 4, 2005