What is coming up in 2021? Lots of Free Webinars!

  • Business Support Series: New forms from CRA – How Will This Affect your Tax Return? – Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 Register
  • Cindy’s Benefits Meeting – March 26th, 2021 Register
  • Business Support Series: Putting the Social Back into Social Media – Thursday April 1, 2021 Register
  • Business Support Series: Wage Support Programs for Hiring Students – Tuesday April 6th, 2021 Register
  • Business Support Series: The Data Behind Shopping Local – Thursday April 8, 2021 Register
  • Business Support Series: Practical Projects for Business Today – Tuesday April 13, 2021 Register
  • VIRTUAL CHAMBER 101 – APRIL 2021 – Wednesday April 21st, 2021 Register
  • Business Support Series: Negotiation Training – Thursday April 22, 2021 Register
  • 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Thursday, April 29, 2021 Register

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar

Learning Passport Eligible.

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Information and Offers

Mount students registered in the Business or Tourism Programs are considered members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and have access to information and great offers, including but not limited to:

  • Join one (or many!) of our 100+ events and make connections to the business community. These businesses are the companies that will be looking to hire students, like yourself, in the future!
  • Discounts from our many Benefit Providers including Home & Auto insurance with TD Insurance. Logo300
  • Access to our Member Directory, a great way to connect with local businesses.
  • M2M Marketplace offers.

In the News

November 2017
The Mount’s Business Administration and Tourism and Hospitality programs are featured in the Business Voice – the Halifax Chamber of Commerce business magazine.

Read about our Success

April 18, 2017
The Business and Tourism Department at Mount Saint Vincent University is making strides in efforts to give students every possible advantage. Dr. Peter Mombourquette, Chair and Associate Professor of the Mount’s Department of Business Administration and Tourism, has reached an exciting new agreement on behalf of all Business and Tourism students: As of April 1st, 2017, students in these programs at the Mount will be members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and benefit from all the Chamber has to offer.

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  • Agreement sees MSVU business students join Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Apr 21.
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November 15 2019 Annual State of the Municipality with Mayor Mike Savage

Three students attended the luncheon today where they heard about the steady growth of the Halifax region, how ongoing work ensures that the upward trend continues, how the growth is creating new opportunities for young people and is attracting more people from more places to Halifax.Three students, one faculty member Jeff McKinnon, at Mayor Mike Savage's Luncheon 2019

And as a bonus they got to meet the Mayor!

December 7 2018 Wonder Woman Workshop

The Business and Tourism Department was excited to share the Wonder Woman Workshop with two students this semester. They were able to experience a motivational and empowering event led by two female keynotes and an incredible panel filled with inspiring women who shared their knowledge on how to be your own Wonder Woman!

Panelists at Chamber of Commerce Wonder Woman Event

Wonder Woman Workshop - March 2 2018

Four of our students were able to experience this inspiring event which included two female-driven workshops, followed by an all-star panel of local, uplifting women who shared their experiences on success, careers and how a Wonder Women could have it all!

Wonder Woman Workshop details
Students at Chamber of Commerce Wonder Woman Event

2017 Grow Halifax - May 17 2017

The Grow HALIFAX initiative aims to bring local entrepreneurs closer to the resources they need to overcome their barriers to organizational growth. It is an afternoon of networking with leaders from your business community.

Chamber of Commerce photos from Halifax Grow 2017