Member Profile: Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Originally built in October 1928, the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites is a legendary landmark in downtown Halifax located at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street across from the beautiful Public Gardens.  As Halifax’s most historic hotel, The Lord Nelson is the first choice for corporate events, international conferences, wedding receptions and dinners, with over 12,500 square feet of flexible meeting space.  The hotel’s elegance, charm and Maritime hospitality attracts guests from around the world, including royalty, politicians and celebrities.

Chamber Members enjoy 25% discount on meeting space and a 10% off overnight accommodations.  Experience legendary hospitality. 

 





Contact Info

Phone  (902) 423-6331
Fax (902) 491-6148
Email : sales@lordnelsonhotel.com
Website : www.lordnelsonhotel.com

Events


The Chamber prides itself on planning high caliber, quality events! With over 100 events held annually, we have a range that is sure to suit the needs of every member. Hosting some of our city’s most premiere events, we provide our members the opportunity to gain new business knowledge while making valuable connections across the community.


GET CONNECTED TODAY!
We encourage members to register online, and will be pleased to
assist you with any questions.

Event Brochure

Learn about the different events produced by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

Event Calendar

View a full schedule of upcoming events on our event calendar.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Investigate sponsorship opportunities to raise your local profile.

 

Events Frequently Asked Questions

 

How can I get word of my event to the Chamber membership?

The Chamber offers a discounted ad space in our weekly newsletters. Check our our advertising guide by visting here.


Where can I promote my event online for free?

There are a number of ways to promote your event online for free. Members can leverage their chamber membership by connecting with us online.

  • Twitter: Are you on twitter? Send a direct message @halifaxchamber and we will RT your tweets about your event!
  • Facebook: Create an event on facebook and invite your friends! Or, post a message on the Chamber's facebook page.
  • LinkedIn: Post a discussion about your event on the Chamber's LinkedIn Group.

How do I place my event on the Chamber's event calendar?

The Chamber's event calendar displays Chamber events only. We host over 100 events of our own per year - that's already a pretty full calendar!

Can you send an email about my event to the Chamber membership?

No. As part of its committment to members, the Chamber sends one regular email per week  and a maximum of one additional "bulletin" email per week to its members. Due to the volume of requests we get from members and outside parties to access this list, we are not able to send emails on behalf of third parties.

Can I have/buy the Chamber's mailing list database to send my own emails to the Chamber's membership list?

No. The Chamber does not sell or give out its membership database. The member directory is searchable online.

Who can attend Chamber events?

Anyone who is employed by a member company is eligible to attend Chamber events at member discount prices. Our events are also open to the general public for a non-member rate. Select events are designated for members-only and will be identified as such on the event online description.

How can I speak/present to Chamber members?

If you have a speaker and/or topic you would like to present to the Chamber, please send the speaker and topic name along with a bio and speaker availability to info@halifaxchamber.com. Proposals will be reviewed monthly and you should receive a response within 2-4 weeks of your submission. Kindly note that the Chamber’s event roster typically fills up 3-6 months in advance so please allow for the appropriate lead time.

Will I receive a ticket in the mail for the event I registered for?

Tickets will be distributed for the Chamber’s Annual Dinners and Awards Gala 3-4 weeks prior to the actual event date. Tickets for the Distinguished Speakers Series events will be distributed up to 1 week prior to the event date. Please Note: Tickets will only be mailed out for invoices with a zero balance. All other Chamber events do not require tickets for admission.

I plan to attend an event and I have dietary restrictions. Who should I contact?

Send your dietary restrictions to the Event Manager associated with the event.  This information will be located at the bottom of the event webpage.

What is the Chamber's event cancellation policy?

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce accepts written notice only for event ticket cancellations.

For Fall Dinner, Spring Dinner, Halifax Business Awards, Chamber Golf Challenge, and the All Ships Rise Conference:

Written notice must be received at least two weeks prior to the event date in order to receive a ticket refund. If an individual and/or company does not attend an event but a ticket has been purchased and no written cancellation has been received, they will still be billed accordingly.

Note: Tickets are transferrable. If you cannot use your ticket we encourage you to give it to a client, guest or colleague to attend in your place.

Please send your written cancellations to Melissa Hawkes, Senior Event Manager.

Distinguished Speaker Series Events

Written notice must be received a minimum of one week prior to the event date in order to receive a ticket refund. If an individual and/or company does not attend an event but a ticket has been purchased and no written cancellation has been received, they will still be billed accordingly.

Note: Tickets are transferrable. If you cannot use your ticket we encourage you to give it to a client, guest or colleague to attend in your place.

Please send your written cancellations to Tania Crouse, Event Specialist.

Member Services Events

For: Chamber Continuing Education, Networking@Noon, Professional Sales, Business After Hours and Chamber 101.

Written notice must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event date in order to receive a ticket refund. If an individual and/or company does not attend an event but a ticket has been purchased and no written cancellation has been received, they will still be billed accordingly.

Note: Tickets are transferrable. If you cannot use your ticket we encourage you to give it to a client, guest or colleague to attend in your place.

Please send your written cancellations to Cynthia Younker, Member Services Specialist.

PLEASE BE COURTEOUS! SEATING IS LIMITED!

If you RSVP for a FREE event and can no longer attend, please contact the front desk, (902) 468-7111 so we can make your seat available to someone else. Thanks!