Articles by Dawn Chafe

Dawn Chafe

For the past 12 years, Dawn has been Editor of Atlantic Canada’s most award-winning and largest circulation business magazine: Atlantic Business Magazine. Under her editorial direction, Atlantic Business Magazine has won 11 Atlantic Journalism Awards, three TABBIE international business press awards and two KRW national business press awards.

Atlantic Business Magazine wins GOLD in international competition

Published on July 15th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Editor Dawn Chafe and Contributing Editor Alec Bruce have each won Gold in the 2010 Tabbie international business press awards.

Regional Players

Published on July 7th, 2010 Leave a Comment

With more overhead costs, the regional law firms are usually more expensive than smaller, localized firms. But, the regional firms’ access to a broad range of inhouse expertise offers a convenience and assurance that their clients often say is worth the premium price.
Cox & Palmer: 10 locations, 170+ lawyers
Areas of expertise: administrative; alternative dispute resolution;[.....]

Awards, research, announcements and more

Published on July 7th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Fresh from the Sea
Europeans with a hankering for fresh Atlantic lobster now have an alternative to the expense of flying the crustacean across the ocean. It’s an option that will see the delicacy delivered fresh from the sea.
Halifax-based Aqualife North America is working with the Maersk shipping company to carry live lobsters from Halifax to[.....]

Half Way There

Published on July 5th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Dawn Chafe ponders Francis McGuire’s music preferences.

CEO of the Year 2010

Published on May 13th, 2010 2 Comments

To be Frank: living the Coleman code of conduct.

Top 50 CEO Statistical Review

Published on May 13th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Top 50 CEOs by location, industry, export activity, charitable contributions and more.

Laugh it off

Published on May 12th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Editor Dawn Chafe explains why it’s better to laugh than cry in Salvo

Goldberg Thompson Moves in with Cox & Palmer

Published on May 3rd, 2010 Leave a Comment

Seven lawyers from Halifax law firm Goldberg Thompson today relocated to Cox & Palmer’s premises at Purdy’s Wharf in Halifax. The move follows a merger between the firms.
“Although our location and name have changed, our commitment to our clients remains steadfast,” said Victor Goldberg, co-founder, Goldberg Thompson. “Cox & Palmer shares our high standards for[.....]

McInnes Cooper wins international marketing award

Published on March 26th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Atlantic Canada law firm McInnes Cooper has been named the winner of the Best Firm Identity Campaign 2009 at the Legal Marketing Association’s Your Honor Awards.
McInnes Cooper was honoured for its “Signal Flag” marketing campaign, which reinforced the firm’s image and brand as “Atlantic Canada’s Law Firm.”
The campaign connected the clear and concise international language[.....]

M5 executive promotion

Published on March 25th, 2010 Leave a Comment

Gary Wadden, President of m5 Group of Companies, has appointed Rod Budgell, as Executive Vice-President and Chief Strategist of m5 marketing communications. In this new role, Budgell will lead M5’s Client Service and strategic support efforts across offices in St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton and its newest location in New England. 
In his most recent capacity as M5’s Senior[.....]

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