Mission and Vision Statement
Our Mission
To represent, advocate for, and support businesses in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality through strong leadership, meaningful connections, and effective advocacy.
Our Vision
A strong and confident CBRM where businesses are heard, supported, and positioned to succeed.
Our Values
We act in the best interests of our members and remain responsive to the needs of businesses across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
We are a strong, non-partisan voice for business and work to influence public policy and decision-making to support a competitive and sustainable business environment.
We lead with transparency, responsibility, and objectivity, earning trust through consistent and principled leadership.
We believe collaboration strengthens our community and create opportunities for businesses, partners, and stakeholders to connect and work together.
We value the people, cultures, and perspectives that shape our region and are committed to inclusive economic participation.
We embrace change, encourage innovation, and pursue proactive ideas that support long-term business resilience.
We proudly champion and celebrate local businesses and the people behind them.
Our Team
Connect with us and make the most of your membership! Our goal is to connect you with the right people and opportunities to support you in your success. Contact us at any time with your questions, comments, or concerns.
Jacob MacDonald
Communications and Policy Coordinator
Dylan McSween
Membership and Events CoordinatorOur Board of Directors
Our volunteer board is made up of local business people that offer a wealth of knowledge from a diverse set of professional backgrounds and provide the Chamber with support in our advocacy efforts.
Melissa Vickers (Chair)
Breton Ability
Jody MacArthur (Vice-Chair)
Destination Cape Breton
Mike Dwyer (Treasurer)
Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq
Natasha Morris (Past Chair)
TD Canada Trust
Shelley Bennett-Trifos
Trifos Design Consultants
Douglas MacLennan
Tier Too Properties
Carol Myers
Empowering The Potential Within
Colin Hooper
McInnes Cooper
Dr. John Nadeau
Shannon School of Business
Jaxon MacDonald
Cape Breton University (Student Director)
Micaela MacKenzie
Scotiabank
Michaela Epifano
Cape Breton Partnership
Jarrod Roy
Sydney Credit Union
Darren MacNeil
Cove Retirement Living
Courtney Davis
McCurdy Sydney AirportOur History
1911
The Chamber was incorporated as the Sydney Board of Trade with a membership of 38. The unified communities of Glace Bay, New Waterford, Dominion, Sydney, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, and Louisbourg, provided a strong voice for Cape Breton professionals going forward.
2002
The Industrial Cape Breton Board of Trade became the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce in order to modernize our image and bring the organization in line with other business organizations in North America.
2018
The Chamber renamed itself the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, to encompass the region in its entirety, and embarked on a four-year strategic plan which included a rebranding. You will find the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce office at 50 Dorchester Street in Downtown Sydney, but the organization represents all areas of the CBRM.
2025
Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce remains a private-sector led, not-for-profit, non-partisan organization. We aspire to be a catalyst for business growth by listening to and advocating for our members’ needs. This means creating a strong business community through collaboration, networking, advocacy, and education.