Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce

06/19/2026

UPDATE - The Chamber office reopened on Friday, June 19th. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the closure.

Due to a water main break, the Chamber office is closed. Our team remains available and is working remotely to continue supporting our members and the business community. We will provide an update as soon as the office reopens. Thank you for your understanding.

06/18/2026

Due to a water main break, the Chamber office is closed. Our team remains available and is working remotely to continue supporting our members and the business community. We will provide an update as soon as the office reopens. Thank you for your understanding.

06/18/2026

The State of the Municipality is happening next Thursday, June 25 from 8:30–10:30 am in the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Room at the Port of Sydney.

Join us for a breakfast featuring an address from Mayor Cecil Clarke on municipal priorities, economic development, key projects, and issues impacting businesses across CBRM, along with key insights from the CBRM Business-Friendly Report Card and the launch of the 2026 CBRM Business-Friendly Report Card survey, highlighting how member feedback informs advocacy and priorities. The program will conclude with a moderated Q&A focused on Report Card themes and questions submitted by the business community.

This is a valuable opportunity to stay informed, share your perspective, and connect with the business community over an engaging morning of discussion and insight.

Chamber Member pricing is available. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Learn more and secure your ticket here: https://cbrmstateofthemunicipality.eventbrite.ca/

06/17/2026

We are proud to offer TradeCert Canada in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. TradeCert Canada is a secure and convenient online solution for Certificates of Origin and ad hoc export documents.

Businesses can complete the certification process online, saving time and reducing travel and courier costs. To register, submit a completed Letter of Waiver Form and business registration to [email protected].

Electronic certification starts at $35 plus tax for Chamber members, with manual certification and courier options also available.

Learn more here: https://cbregionalchamber.ca/tradecert-canada

06/16/2026

Chambers Plan is proudly not-for-profit, and that’s great for your business.

It’s designed to keep rates stable, year after year, and bring small business owners long-term value like:

Enterprise-level health, dental, disability, critical illness, travel coverage and more.
Mental health, wellness, and business guidance tools at no extra cost.

Are you interested in learning how the Chambers Plan can support your team and strengthen your business operations? Connect with Dan and Allen at Custom Employee Benefits Ltd. to explore the benefits available to your organization. Allen can be reached at (902) 564-1675, Dan at (902) 564-6644, or by email at [email protected].

06/15/2026

Join us for State of the Municipality on Thursday, June 25 from 8:30–10:30 am in the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Room at the Port of Sydney.

The State of the Municipality Breakfast brings together business and community leaders for an update from Mayor Cecil Clarke on the priorities and opportunities shaping CBRM’s future.

Attendees will also hear Chamber insights from the Business-Friendly Report Card and how member feedback is guiding advocacy, followed by a moderated Q&A featuring Report Card themes and questions submitted by the business community.

Chamber Member pricing is available. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Purchase your tickets today: https://cbrmstateofthemunicipality.eventbrite.ca/

06/10/2026

Join the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 25 from 8:30–10:30 am in the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club Room at the Port of Sydney for the State of the Municipality Breakfast.

This annual event brings together business and community leaders to hear directly from Mayor Cecil Clarke on municipal priorities, economic development initiatives, key projects, and matters impacting the business community across CBRM. The Chamber will also share key findings from its inaugural CBRM Business-Friendly Report Card and launch the 2026 CBRM Business-Friendly Report Card survey, reinforcing how member feedback continues to shape advocacy and strengthen dialogue with municipal leadership.

The program will conclude with a moderated Q&A featuring themes from the report card and questions submitted by the business community, with additional opportunity for audience questions. If you have a question for the Mayor, make sure to submit it when you register.

Tables are available by contacting [email protected] or 902-564-6453.

Chamber Member pricing is available. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Get your tickets here: https://cbrmstateofthemunicipality.eventbrite.ca/

06/09/2026

Did you know that being a Chamber member gives you a direct opportunity to share your events, promotions, news and updates with our business community? Delivered every Thursday morning at 8:45 am to more than 3,000 subscribers, the Chamber Weekly Newsletter is a great way to promote your business and upcoming initiatives, and to stay connected with fellow members and partners across the region.

Chamber Members can submit content for the weekly newsletter with a weekly submission deadline of Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. To learn more about being featured in the Chamber Weekly Newsletter, or to submit your content, please email [email protected].

06/08/2026

Support a great cause and bid on some incredible auction items through the RE/MAX Park Place Inc. Wings to the IWK Charity Tournament Silent Auction. Proceeds support the IWK Foundation and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, helping provide vital care for children, youth, and families in our region. Online bidding is open now, with all funds raised making a meaningful impact in our community.

SILENT AUCTION DETAILS

🗓️Auction Opens: Thursday, June 4th
🗓️Online Bidding Closes: Wednesday, June 17th at 9:00PM
🗓️After that, bidding will continue in person — highest online bids will be transferred to paper sheets available at registration at RE/MAX Park Place Wings to the IWK Golf Tournament at The Lakes Golf & Resort on June 19th.

🏆 FINAL BIDS CLOSE: Friday, June 19th at 7:00PM. Highest bid at that time wins!

2 Night Stay in a 3 Bedroom Chalet at Cormorant Rock Chalets – Sleeps 8

Value: $3,400
Starting Bid: $1,250
Bid Increments: $250

These chalets boast an exclusive location with breathtaking ocean views, situated right next to the Cape Smokey ski resort. Built to a high standard using premium materials and modern technologies, they offer maximum comfort and efficiency. The chalets come fully equipped and ready for immediate use, without the need for any additional investment.

Thank you for supporting our online auction in support of the IWK Foundation and Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Every bid helps make a difference for children and families in our community. We are grateful for the generosity of our donors, bidders, sponsors, and supporters. Happy bidding! 💙

06/05/2026

Last week, our CEO, Megan Penney, joined Chambers from across Atlantic Canada at the 2026 Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Conference.

The conference provided a valuable opportunity to learn from Chamber colleagues, exchange perspectives, and explore new ideas that can support our members and strengthen our local business community.

Thank you to the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce for organizing another informative and engaging conference. We appreciated the chance to connect with colleagues from across the region and bring fresh perspectives back to the work we do in support of CBRM's business community.