Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Greasy Groove Inc.” as a NEW Chamber Member. Davey Goodhead (owner) manufactures Custom Guitar Parts & Accessories which fit on guitars to enhance their appearance. The company also makes and restores musical instruments. He is located in the Old Amherst Piano Factory on Sackville Street. Please visit his business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Gallery 8” as a NEW Chamber Member. Meagan Lewis is the Owner of this new Photography Studio and she specializes in a bold and unique style which captures the essence of each and every subject she photographs. Please visit her business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Inglis Jewellers” as a New Chamber Member. Phil White is the Store Manager and Nancy Roy is the on-site Goldsmith. Inglis Jewellers provides service in Amherst, Truro, and New Glasgow.

Please visit their business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

What is the 3/50 Project? Quite simply, it’s a small but powerful idea.

3 - What 3 locally owned independent businesses would you miss if they were not around tomorrow? Stop in. Say Hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.

50 – If half the employed population in Canada spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $850 million in revenue.

Money spent at locally owned independent businesses stays in our community by a factor of 50% more than if spent at national chains. The figure is much higher when compared to USA based businesses.

The number of people needed to start the trend is 1 – you.

The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the 3/50 project. You can find out more at their website:  http://www.the350project.net/

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/The350Project (Give them a “Like”!)

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Dalma Apartments” as a NEW Chamber Member. David & Marsha Allen are the owners of this company providing active living retirement housing in Amherst, Pugwash & Springhill. Please visit their business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Enterprise Rent-A-Car” as a NEW Chamber Member. Chris Sharpe is the Branch Rental Manager of this company located at 77 South Albion St. Please visit their business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

CKDH and the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to bring you The Great Amherst Song Contest. We’re looking for an orginal song of any genre. We’ve developed criteria based on Canadian Content rules which we have modified for Cumberland County Content. The acronymon we have developed is MAPLE. In order to qualify, all songs must be performed LIVE in Amherst, and have two more of the remaining four qualities. Songs can be submitted by email to: kitchenparty@ckdh.net
 
M – Music written by a current or previous resident of Amherst.
A – Amherst and Area serve as the inspiration for the song
P – Performed “LIVE” somewhere in Amherst
L – Lyrics written by a current or previous resident of Amherst.
E – Enthusiastic and Entertaining

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Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Shine Depot” as a NEW Chamber Member. Brad Hoeg is the owner of this auto detailing company and the recipient of the 2009 Young Entrepreneur Award. Check out his NEW LOCATION at 26 Albion Street. Please visit his business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)” as a NEW Chamber Member. Bill Muir is the District Manager for CFIB which represents the interests of the small and independent business community to all three levels of government.  Please visit the federation’s business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce “T-Zone Vibration Technology” as a NEW Chamber Member. Denise Holloran is the General Manager of this fitness centre where you can; tone muscle, improve flexibility, lose inches and decrease back pain in just 10 minutes a day, 3 -5 times a week. Please visit her business profile on our website under “Member Directory”.

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