Skilled workforce
A small start-up in Downtown Halifax is using its new data-sensor technology to read the quality of blood samples when they’re being moved from one place to the next. And now, a new grad is helping the company expand its business across two continents.
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Working for you
Whatever your political beliefs (or lack thereof) may be, we at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce encourage you to vote!
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Working for you
Exporting from Nova Scotia isn’t reserved for lobsters and tires. Nova Scotians are exporting consumer goods, marketing services, forestry materials and much more.
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Trends
“Nova Scotians in general have a spirit to want to support local,” says Davison. But there’s still work to be done. “Show up to your friends’ and neighbours’ businesses and say, ‘I’m here to support you".
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Positive business environment
Halifax saw many positive trends continue in 2018, with three strong years of population growth driven by international immigration and youth retention, both well above the historic average.
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Member Profile
“We’ve done impact studies that show for every dollar spent at Neptune, another is spent downtown.” A vibrant arts and culture scene also plays a key role in economic development.
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Skilled workforce
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) is a provincial funding program that provides a two-year salary subsidy to small businesses, start-ups, social enterprises and non-profits who hire a recent grad within 12 months of their graduation.
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Cover story
Small Business Week runs Oct. 20-26 this year and businesses across the province will be taking part in special events.
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From the President
We are partnering with Export Development Canada and Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) and beginning a Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) that will assist Nova Scotia companies in increasing their exports and ultimately their sales.
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Skilled workforce
The ‘Trades Exhibition Hall’ (TEH)TEH is a one-of-a-kind interactive career-awareness facility displaying over 40 occupations in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) construction sector in 14 booths.
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Skilled workforce
Small business owner recently completed two free Workplace Education courses, Sage 50 Accounting & Social Media Marketing. Both courses were offered close to home by a sponsoring business organization, Northern Opportunities For Business Limited (NOBL).
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Special Feature
How two of Halifax's leaders showed 'true compassion,' lifted-up their communities
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Awards Spotlight
InterTalk is revolutionizing critical information systems with trail-blazing service
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Working for you
Get the right information, make the right choices
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Working for you
How Canada's Trade Accelerator Program is your key to growing in 2020
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Trends
Creating a unique and sustainable Halifax
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Trends
Increasing population and a rising GDP presents opportunities for businesses and residents alike
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Member Profile
Neptune Theatre the cultural heart of the city
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