Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) held their 2024 AGM at the Discovery Centre’s Dome Theatre on Wednesday, June 26. The meeting was an overview of the year’s many accomplishments, including the launch of Downtown Halifax Vision 2030, the release of the latest Annual Report and State of the Downtown report, and a nod to the year ahead, by welcoming FOUR new board members.
Joining the Board of Directors July 1, 2024:
Dana Beeler, Music Nova Scotia
Paul Johnston, Halifax Regional Municipality
Courtney Ordway, Build Nova Scotia & Kind Bridal
Jacob Ritchie, United Gulf Developments Ltd.
Returning Board: *Executive
*Issmat Al-Akhali, Granville Hall Student Residence & Cameo Hotel & Suites - Member at Large
*Marilisa Benigno, Benigno Group of Companies - Vice-Chair
Trish Calder, Barrington Consulting Group
Melissa Carey, RCR Hospitality Group
*Erin Esiyok-Prime, Events East Group - Secretary Treasurer
Kristan Hines, NATIONAL Public Relations
*Ashwin Kutty, WeUsThem Inc. - Chair
Raeesa Lalani, Prismatic Arts Festival
Joyce Liu, Lumi Studios Media + Production
Joe McGuinness, Platinum Group
Blaise Morrison, The Armour Group Limited
*Christian Rankin, Obladee Wine Bar - Past-Chair
Outgoing Board:
Sally Christie, Halifax Regional Municipality
Matthew Martel, Black Business Initiative
Sanjeev Pushkarna, Nova Scotia Power
Jeff Ransome, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
For more information on DHBC’s Board of Directors and the nomination process visit, downtownhalifax.ca/board