News 1. Small businesses and housing costs There’s been a torrent of articles recently about the struggles small businesses are facing, including two articles published right here in the Halifax Examiner. This morning, Jennifer Henderson reports on a recent virtual discussion hosted by the Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce, in which small business owners […]
Fuel costs, labour shortages slowing down growth, production of local foods and goods, chamber of commerce hears
Discussions about rising fuel costs were a highlight during a panel discussion hosted by the Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Participants agreed rapidly rising fuel costs are tough on farmers, manufacturers, truckers, and retailers. But an even bigger worry is the labour shortage, which is slowing down the production of local food […]