The Nova Scotia Business & Labour economic Coalition (NSBLEC) was founded in mid-March to become a point of contact for government as they make rapid decisions, to advocate for business and their employees at this challenging time, to ensure all Nova Scotians are heard and supported, and to eventually assist in the development of a recovery plan. Halifax Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Patrick Sullivan, chairs the NSBLEC meeting three times per week. This group is comprised of businesses, not-for-profits, The NS Federation of Labour, and represents over 10,000 organizations and 200,000 employees.
This plan aims to build on that forward momentum. It isn't the plan to end all plans. It doesn't replace good work already happening. It is a collection of initiatives harvested from people and businesses across the NSBLEC table, across public and private sectors, and across the province. It's meant to stimulate, amplify, support, and inspire action that helps us build back better. Our success will be driven by the extent to which we collaborate to reach our collective goals. The NSBLEC table has shown us that we have a scale advantage. We can make big things happen quickly when we work together.
Read our story HERE.
Below you will find a list of organizations involved in the NSBLEC.
Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association
Atlantic Canada Cruise Association
Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Nova Scotia
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
East Coast Experience
Greater Burnside Business Association (GBBA)
Health Association for African Canadians (HAAC)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Hotel Association of Nova Scotia
Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS)
Mainland Nova Scotia Building and Construction Trades Council
North End Business Association
Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council - ICI
Nova Scotia Department of Business
Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS)
Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network
Porter’s Lake Business Commission
Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association
Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia
Sackville Business Association
Saint Mary’s University Entrepreneurship Centre
Small Business and Marketplace Services Innovation
SMU - Sobey School of Business
Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Convenience Stores Association
Atlantic Home Building and Renovation Sector Council
Automotive Sector Council of NS
Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC)
Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE)
Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia
Downtown Halifax Business Commission
East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce
Employer Advisor Nova Scotia (OEA NS)
Entrepreneurs’ Organization Atlantic Canada (EO)
Health Association for African Canadians (HAAC)
Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS)
Health Care Human Resources Sector Council Nova Scotia
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Hotel Association of Nova Scotia
Immigrant Services Association of NS (ISANS)
Member of Parliament for Halifax, Andy Fillmore
Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NETHRC)
Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
Nova Scotia Fisheries Sector Council
Office of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade
Pictou County Chamber of Commerce
Premier’s Office - Nova Scotia
Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of NS
Social Enterprise Network of Nova Scotia
Spring Garden Area Business Association
Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
Sydney Downtown Development Association
The Valley Regional Enterprise Network
Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic