Digby & Area Board of Trade

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02/04/2025

Although Canadians have a 30-day reprieve from the tariffs proposed by President Trump, it remains crucial to stay vigilant and prioritize a 'Made in Canada' approach. The DABT encourages our members to reduce their reliance on an increasingly unpredictable trade partner is both a strategic and economic necessity. We encourage businesses to reassess their supply chains and explore Canadian or alternative non-U.S. sources for materials, resources, and products. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a period of political uncertainty with our closest ally, making it all the more prudent to diversify and reduce dependency on the U.S. as a stable trading partner.

10/11/2024

This evening of October 10, 2024, the Digby & Area Board of Trade hosted a Municipality of Digby Council candidates forum at the Legion in Digby. The candidates in attendance were Joan Ross, Angela Thurber (District #1), Matthew Ross, Charlotte Sabean (Charles Batstone sending his regrets) (District #2), Linda Gregory, Jenna MacAlpine (District #3), Angela Nichols, Peter Scherer (District #4) and Tammy Fitsgerald, George Manzer (District 5). A total of 42 people, including the candidates, attended the event. The forum followed a structured format similar to the previous forum, with four key questions presented to the candidates as follows:

1/ What motivates you to become a Councillor for the Municipality of Digby?
2/ What are the top three priorities or key issues you would focus on if elected as a Councillor for the Municipality of Digby?
3/ Thinking in terms of the Municipality as a business , what experience do you have that would contribute to operating it?
4/ What new ideas would you bring to the table in respect to helping grow the Municipality while keeping the small town feel?

Each candidate was given a two-minute limit to respond to each question. The forum concluded with closing statements from all the candidates. It provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet the candidates in person and hear their perspectives, while also offering insight into various new initiatives and challenges within the municipality.

10/09/2024

This evening of October 8, 2024, the Digby & Area Board of Trade hosted a Town Council candidates forum at the Legion in Digby. The candidates in attendance were Heather Burlingham, Jacqueline Dugas, Randy Harris, William McCormick, Paul Saulnier, Troy VanTassell, and Shane Weir, with Rick Foote sending his regrets. A total of 62 people, including the candidates, attended the event. The forum followed a structured format, with four key questions presented to the candidates as follows:

1/ What motivates you to become a Councillor for the Town of Digby?

2/ What are the top three priorities or key issues you would focus on if elected as a Councillor for the Town of Digby?

3/ Thinking in terms of the Town as a business , what experience do you have that would contribute to operating it?

4/ What new ideas would you bring to the table in respect to helping grow the Town while keeping the small town feel?

Each candidate was given a two-minute limit to respond to each question. The forum concluded with closing statements from all the candidates. It provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet the candidates in person and hear their perspectives, while also offering insight into various new initiatives within the town.

This format will be repeated on Thursday evening at the same time and location, featuring the candidates for Councillors in the Municipality of Digby.

10/01/2024

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Join us this October for a free virtual comprehensive workshop series “Successful Business Basics”, led by Krista Harding from South Shore Opportunities, designed to equip you with the essential tools and knowledge for running a successful business.
Each week covers a key topic, from budgeting and cash flow to financial statements and bookkeeping, with hands-on activities to help you put theory into practice.

Workshop Details:

✔️ WEEK 1 – October 9th, 2024:
Does your personality and life fit owning a business?
Learn about entrepreneurial traits, legal business structures, and how to create a budget to support your business. This interactive session will help you determine if entrepreneurship is right for you!

✔️ WEEK 2 – October 16th, 2024:
Cash Flow Mastery
Understanding the flow of money in and out of your business is crucial. This week focuses on cash flow planning and strategies to improve cash flow management.

✔️ WEEK 3 – October 23rd, 2024:
Financial Statements & Tax Considerations
Learn why financial statements aren’t just for big businesses! This session will break down the essentials of financial statements and discuss important tax considerations like HST, business expenses, and payroll.

✔️ WEEK 4 – October 30th, 2024:
Bookkeeping Basics
Is manual bookkeeping enough for your business, or should you invest in software? This hands-on workshop explores different bookkeeping options and helps you decide what’s best for your operation.

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10/01/2024

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Digby & Area Board of Trade invites you to the Candidates' forum at the Digby Legion on Tuesday, October 8th.
Meet & Greet at 5:30 | Forum 6 pm - 9 pm.

This is a great opportunity to hear what each candidate for the Town of Digby has to say about the issues and concerns affecting our Town. Light refreshments will be provided.

Should you have a question or require accommodation, please contact Kevin Ellis at 902-247-4246 or email: [email protected]

08/27/2024

Incorporated in 1898, we are proud to be recognized by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce as one of the three officially registered organizations serving Southwest Nova Scotia, alongside the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chambre de commerce de Clare

As we work to rebuild our brand to better serve our members and enhance the prosperity of the business community in Digby and the surrounding area, we ask for your patience and support. Please sign up through our contact form to receive updates on news and the official launch date of our new website.
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https://www.digbyandareaboardoftrade.ca/

We look forward to serving you better in the near future!

05/09/2024

Dear Members of the Business Community,

We would like to bring to your attention that the domain name "www.digbytrade.ca" and its associated email address "[email protected]" are no longer operational, nor accessible to the DABT. Please be advised that any correspondence purportedly originating from [email protected] since the end of 2023 has not been initiated by the DABT.

We kindly request that you remove this email address from your directory or listings. For any future correspondence with the DABT, we encourage you to utilize the email address "[email protected]" for all your communication needs.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
The Executive, DABT

12/13/2023

The AGM meeting and social scheduled for tomorrow, December 14, 2023, start time of 5:30pm has been canceled due to a council member testing positive for Covid-19. Consequently, we have made the decision to postpone the AGM to the new year, specifically to January.

We understand the disappointment this may cause, but the positive news is that the AGM has been rescheduled to take place on [insert date]. We sincerely hope you'll be able to join us then. We'll continue to keep you updated in case of any further changes, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Wishing you the very best for the holiday season and extending warm festive greetings to you and your loved ones. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We'll provide more details shortly.

12/02/2023

Some great news regarding the Fundy Rose!

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the ferry that operates between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., will not be moved to another route next year.