SOUTH WEST NOVA - THE GEM OF NOVA SCOTIA

West Nova – emanating from the gateway community of Digby County  – connecting with Annapolis, Clare, Yarmouth, Shelburne & Queens Counties – is a great place to live, work and do business.  We are living in a Biosphere reserve with a rich natural and cultural diversity.  What we have here is the gem of Nova Scotia.  We invite you to join us on our mission to continue improving this wonderful region while preserving everything that makes this the best place to live in Nova Scotia.
Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
One of only 18 ecosystems in Canada with this special designation
Scotian Shelf & Bay of Fundy
A rich ecosystem characterized by a diversity of marine life - Halibut Fishery
Annapolis Royal - West Nova
First occupied by Mi'Kmaq - Called Port Royal by Samuel de Champlain 1604
Kejimkujik National Park
South West Nova
Best Whale Waching in Nova Scotia
Digby Neck & Islands - West Nova
Billion Dollar Commercial Fishery
South West Nova
40% of Nova Scotia's Lobster Exports
South West Nova
Hundreds of Millions in Sea Scallop Fishery - Inshore Scallop Fleet in Digby
West Nova
L'Acadie The Historic Acadian Village
Pubnico is the oldest Acadian village still occupied by the founders' descendants - South West Nova
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Beaches, Lighthouses, Markets - South West Nova
Night Sky Preserve - Starlight Destination Explore South West Nova
Dark Sky Bright Stars - Acadian Skies & Mi'Kmaq Lands
Your Gateway to South West Nova By Ferry Digby County
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

Growing – Preserving – Shaping

 
The West Nova Chamber of Commerce (WNCC) is excited to announce the role it is taking in building an inclusive network within the mosaic that makes up West Nova.  There is a profound need for a fresh forum for discussion and community leadership . The Chamber needs to be different because West Nova  is evolving into something different and  very special.  We need a group focused on shaping this development and  ensuring that  it is beneficial for the businesses and residents of our region.

Leaders in our Region

At the heart of every community there should to be a solid foundation for commerce, not just business to business but member to member. Businesses are at the centre of community prosperity and high economic tides raise all ships. With the purpose of advocating for what is good for business and community enhancement we can and will make a huge difference in  West Nova.  We have a dynamic Board of Directors who make up our Director’s Council. Our council has brought together a wonderful cross section of Directors and Chairs who will work together to achieve our common goals.
 
Our team is comprised as follows:  
CEO – Dan White
President  –  Joanne Frost-Trimper
Vice President – Nick Foote
Secretary/Treasurer – Julie Ann White
Director &  Advocacy Chair  – Nick Foote
Director at Large  – Randy Peck
Director at Large  – Mani Chakrabarty

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Where advocacy meets business and community and together we can achieve great things. Amplify Your Voice – Become a Proud Member of West Nova Chamber of Commerce

Navigating Growth – Advocating with One Voice

 
Our goal with the  West Nova Chamber is to concentrate on the issues that matter most to the businesses and residents of our communities and the region of West Nova.  The Chamber will operate as a forum to discuss concerns, generate solutions and act as a unified platform to make our voices heard while promoting the interests of our business  & community. The Chamber will also serve as a hub of collaboration between communities in the region, a resource for education in business affairs and a way to engage  and connect communities of South West Nova  in a common setting.
 

Inclusive – Stronger Together

 
While businesses are always a priority in Chambers of Commerce, we also pay attention  to  communities as a whole. Healthy businesses benefit everyone, however when advocating for change, we need to be inclusive to everything and everyone who makes up our greater community. Citizens, Not For Profits and Businesses all benefit when we work together.  WNCC will act and speak for our community and  region at large.
 
 
Membership is open to all parties who have an interest in the promotion of business and community in the region of West Nova.  Our Chamber emanates from Digby County the gateway and we seek to connect the region into one voice.  Together we will do great things.   Applications shall be submitted to the Chamber’s Board of Directors via their web site:   www.westnovachamber.ca.   
 
Admission shall be granted upon meeting the membership criteria and payment of the applicable dues.
By joining us in this new initiative you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the positive transformations   being made from the gateway all through South West Nova. Collaborate with other business owners and members of the region. Draw on the resources and knowledge of the members of the Chamber. Together we can build a resilient foundation for success in our region – the Gem of Nova Scotia.
 
We would love to have you as a member of the West Nova Chamber of Commerce.
 
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