{"id":62958,"date":"2026-03-11T17:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=62958"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:35:55","slug":"east-hants-chamber-event-celebrates-women-in-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=62958","title":{"rendered":"East Hants Chamber event celebrates women in business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ELMSDALE:<\/strong> A full house gathered at the East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Women in Business event on March 10 at the Elmsdale Legion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lunchtime event brought together women entrepreneurs and professionals from across East Hants and beyond, including several members of the Fall River & Area Business Association, to celebrate leadership, connection, and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event featured keynote speaker Charlee Mills, owner of Move Yoga & Fitness, who spoke about the power of community and the importance of supporting others in business and in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mills reflected on the theme \u201cGive to Gain,\u201d sharing how the philosophy has shaped both her business and the culture she strives to build within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re here to celebrate women, share stories, and reflect on the incredible power of lifting each other up,\u201d she told those gathered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen one person rises, we all rise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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She explained that when she opened Move Yoga & Fitness, her goal was to create more than one studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wanted to create a space for people to move, breathe, and reconnect with themselves,\u201d said Mills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI realized early on that our impact could go far beyond the walls of the studio.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mills described the importance of building what she calls a \u201cthird space\u201d in the community somewhere outside of home or work where people can gather, build friendships, and feel supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her talk, she highlighted how small acts of generosity whether offering a free class, mentoring someone new, or simply listening can have a lasting ripple effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGiving doesn\u2019t have to be monumental,\u201d she said. \u201cSmall acts repeated over time create lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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In addition to the keynote address, the evening featured a business expo with information booths from a variety of women-led businesses from across East Hants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees had the chance to network, learn about local services, and connect with other entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a packed room and strong turnout, organizers said the event highlighted the growing strength of women-led businesses in the region and the value of supporting one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Mills reminded the audience, the collective impact grows when the community works together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTogether we rise and together we thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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