Startup companies in Halifax are punching above their weight and contributing significantly to the region’s growing innovation economy. Talented and innovative entrepreneurs at Milk Moovement MIMOSA Diagnostics, UpBeing, Peer Ledger Inc., Swiftsure Innovations, Easy Platter, SUMS Capital, Talkatoo and Shoelace Learning (builders of Dreamscape) are making their mark as outside-the-box companies that are adding to the diversity of the sector, and generating prosperity in #NovaScotia. They are expanding their workforces, streamlining operations, scaling up production and growing their customer bases by embarking launching marketing plans and commercializing their products. Find out more about how ACOA’s support is helping these companies grow and create new opportunities for businesses and workers: https://ow.ly/xrKl50TJSEr #GC
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The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Together, with Atlantic Canadians, we are building a stronger economy. Follow ACOA on Twitter at Twitter.com/ACOACanada and YouTube at YouTube.com/ACOACanada. Terms of use: http://ow.ly/988330qt9LH _________________________ L’Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA) s’emploie à créer des possibilités de croissance économique au Canada atlantique en aidant les entreprises à devenir plus concurrentielles, plus innovatrices et plus productives, en travaillant avec les collectivités variées à développer et à diversifier les économies locales et en faisant la promotion des atouts de la région. De concert avec les Canadiens et les Canadiennes de la région de l’Atlantique, nous renforçons notre économie. Suivez-nous sur Twitter (Twitter.com/APECACanada) et YouTube (YouTube.com/APECACanada). Conditions d'utilisation : http://ow.ly/l1R530qt9MH
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- Moncton, New Brunswick
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- 1987
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- Atlantic Canada, Canada atlantique, economic development, développement économique, innovation, science, community development, développement des collectivités, entrepreneurship, export, manufacturing, fabrication, tourism, and tourisme
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Les entreprises en démarrage d’Halifax se démarquent et contribuent de façon importante à la croissance de l’économie de l’innovation dans la région. Les entrepreneurs talentueux et innovateurs de Milk Moovement MIMOSA Diagnostics, UpBeing, Peer Ledger Inc. Swiftsure Innovations, Easy Platter, Rafflebox Technologies, SUMS Capital, Talkatoo et Shoelace Learning (builders of Dreamscape) se démarquent en tant qu’entreprises novatrices qui ajoutent à la diversité du secteur et génèrent de la prospérité en #NouvelleÉcosse. Ils accroissent leur effectif, structurent leurs opérations, augmentent la production et développent leur clientèle en lançant des plans de marketing et en commercialisant leurs produits. Pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont le soutien de l’APECA aide ces entreprises à croître et à créer de nouvelles possibilités pour les entreprises et les travailleurs, rendez-vous au https://ow.ly/lt4L50TJSgo #GC
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Ce soir, le Forum des politiques publiques organise la cérémonie annuelle de remise des prix Frank McKenna au lieu historique Quai 21 à Halifax. Cet événement célèbre les leaders qui rendent le Canada atlantique plus fort grâce à leur pensée innovante et à leur passion pour stimuler le progrès dans la région. Les lauréats distingués de cette année incluent le chef Mi'sel Joe, ancien chef administratif de la Première nation de Miawpukek ; la Dre Anya Waite, PDG de l'Ocean Frontier Institute ; ainsi que Laura Lee Langley, présidente de l'APECA. La ministre de l'APECA, Gudie Hutchings, prononcera le discours d'ouverture, lançant une soirée qui comprendra également une présentation du rapport 2024 de l'Indice de dynamisme du Canada atlantique, récemment publié, et une discussion informelle entre Edward Greenspon, président-directeur général du Forum des politiques publiques, et l’ancien premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick, Frank McKenna. Restez à l'écoute pour en savoir plus sur cet événement exceptionnel demain! https://ow.ly/tQUm50TJ9zV (en anglais seulement) #GC
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Tonight, the Public Policy Forum is hosting the annual Frank McKenna Awards at Historic Peir 21 in Halifax. This event celebrates leaders who are making Atlantic Canada stronger through their innovative thinking and passion for driving progress in the region. This year’s distinguished honourees include Chief Mi’sel Joe, Former Administrative Chief of the Miawpukek First Nation; Dr. Anya Waite, CEO of the Ocean Frontier Institute; as well as ACOA’ s own President Laura Lee Langley. ACOA Minister Gudie Hutchings will deliver opening remarks to set the stage for an exciting evening that will also feature a presentation on the newly published 2024 Atlantic Canada Momentum Index report, as well as a fireside chat between Edward Greenspon, President and CEO of PPF, and former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna. Stay tuned for more from this great event tomorrow! https://ow.ly/x6bc50TJ9Cs #GC
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2 successful events in the rearview mirror, and more excitement ahead! Together with tourism operators, local governments and business owners, we’re helping pave a path for enhanced tourism in the region. Minister Gudie Hutchings was in Truro today to celebrate the success of this year’s inaugural Nova Scotia Stampede and last year’s World Junior A Hockey Challenge hosted by the Rath Eastlink Community Centre and to announce funding for the Town of Truro and Town of Amherst, NS Together with regional partners, the 2 towns are creating strategic tourism plans that will: 🎉 Drive visitor interest year-round; 🎉Highlight local culture and heritage; 🎉Strengthen business and economic activity, and; 🎉Create a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors! What exciting experiences inspire you to visit new places? Share your thoughts below! And see how tourism is being elevated in Colchester and Cumberland Counties: https://ow.ly/cnjk50TJ9lj @municipality-of-colchester @municipality-of-cumberland #GC
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L'indice de dynamisme du Canada atlantique 2024 est sorti! Notre dynamique économique demeure forte, mais une croissance record entraîne de nouveaux défis qui nécessitent une action ciblée. Lisez le rapport complet ici : https://lnkd.in/eXYizsUj #GC
⛵ The 2024 Atlantic Momentum Index has arrived ⛵ Every sailor knows the old saying: We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Those who follow our work will recall the 2023 Atlantic Momentum Index. Inspired by the region’s good governance and social cohesion during the pandemic, we wanted to find out whether there was real and measurable momentum in the Atlantic economy. The results of the study were highly optimistic. Sixteen of the 20 key social and economic indicators we examined, or 80 percent, showed progress. There was indeed momentum in Atlantic Canada — an exciting, statistics-driven revelation after years of stagnation. In our follow-up 2024 Atlantic Momentum Index, we once again measured the state of economic progress in Atlantic Canada. Our findings show that momentum has slowed. Of the 25 indicators chosen for this year’s study, only 15 — or 60 percent — show momentum. (The indicators measured include GDP, immigration, employment rate, labour force participation, investment in renewable energy, housing starts, poverty rate, life satisfaction and community belonging, among others.) While several key economic measures still show momentum, economic growth has slowed. Business investment is flagging and there is not enough housing and health care for the growing region, write the report’s authors, journalist Stephen Maher and Andrew Sharpe, founder and Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards. The 2024 index still shows considerable points of strength, including in employment and labour productivity. But to ensure that momentum continues — and is not just a post-pandemic blip set against a bleaker historic trend — a concerted and co-ordinated effort to spur and manage growth is critical. In other words, Atlantic Canadian policymakers and leaders need to adjust the sails. For the full report, follow the link in the comments.
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⛵ The 2024 Atlantic Momentum Index has arrived ⛵ Every sailor knows the old saying: We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Those who follow our work will recall the 2023 Atlantic Momentum Index. Inspired by the region’s good governance and social cohesion during the pandemic, we wanted to find out whether there was real and measurable momentum in the Atlantic economy. The results of the study were highly optimistic. Sixteen of the 20 key social and economic indicators we examined, or 80 percent, showed progress. There was indeed momentum in Atlantic Canada — an exciting, statistics-driven revelation after years of stagnation. In our follow-up 2024 Atlantic Momentum Index, we once again measured the state of economic progress in Atlantic Canada. Our findings show that momentum has slowed. Of the 25 indicators chosen for this year’s study, only 15 — or 60 percent — show momentum. (The indicators measured include GDP, immigration, employment rate, labour force participation, investment in renewable energy, housing starts, poverty rate, life satisfaction and community belonging, among others.) While several key economic measures still show momentum, economic growth has slowed. Business investment is flagging and there is not enough housing and health care for the growing region, write the report’s authors, journalist Stephen Maher and Andrew Sharpe, founder and Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards. The 2024 index still shows considerable points of strength, including in employment and labour productivity. But to ensure that momentum continues — and is not just a post-pandemic blip set against a bleaker historic trend — a concerted and co-ordinated effort to spur and manage growth is critical. In other words, Atlantic Canadian policymakers and leaders need to adjust the sails. For the full report, follow the link in the comments.
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Congrats to Red Ochre Café, powered by Atlantic Association of CBDCs support to overcome pandemic challenges and thrive! A true example of resilience in Atlantic Canada’s rural communities. #RuralDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #CBDCs #AtlanticCanada #GC Félicitations au Red Ochre Café, soutenu par Atlantic Association of CBDCs pour surmonter les défis de la pandémie et prospérer ! Un véritable exemple de résilience dans les communautés rurales de l'Atlantique. #DéveloppementRural #Entrepreneuriat #CBDC #CanadaAtlantique #GC
The Atlantic Association of CBDCs congratulates this year’s Atlantic Business Award of Distinction winner, Red Ochre Café. This year, Red Ochre Café from Ochre Pit Cove in Newfoundland and Labrador won the hearts of the judges with its story of survival and success. Just six months after opening the restaurant, Covid stopped the world in its tracks. Ray Dwyer’s young business, like many others at the time, was struggling. Ray had financial assistance from CBDC Trinity Conception to open The Red Ochre Café, and so he reached out for a special Covid loan. The café now had a fighting chance at staying open and Ray was able to keep his staff employed. Behind every small business there’s a story worth knowing … https://lnkd.in/gfDWdTza L’Association atlantique des CBDC félicite l’entreprise gagnante du Prix de la distinction en affaires de cette année, le Red Ochre Café. Cette année, le Red Ochre Café de Ochre Pit Cove, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, a conquis les juges avec son parcours du combattant couronné de succès. Six mois à peine après l’ouverture du restaurant, la COVID-19 a fait dérailler le monde. La jeune entreprise de Ray Dwyer, comme tant d’autres, en a souffert. Ray a reçu de l’aide financière de la CBDC de Trinity Conception pour ouvrir le café; il a donc demandé une mesure spéciale d’allègement en raison de la COVID-19. Le café a donc eu une chance de rester ouvert, et Ray a pu garder son personnel à l’emploi. Derrière chaque petite entreprise se cache un récit qui mérite d’être connu … https://lnkd.in/gfDWdTza
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🌐 Mois de la sensibilisation à la cybersécurité 🌐 L’APECA s’est engagée à renforcer la cybersécurité à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador et à améliorer la compétitivité de la région à l’ère numérique. Les entreprises locales ont obtenu des certifications améliorées en matière de cybersécurité et accru leur compétitivité, leur portée sur le marché et leur croissance. ☑ SiftMed a amélioré la protection des données, renforçant ainsi la confiance entre les prestataires de soins et les patients. ☑ Mysa a sécurisé ses appareils domestiques intelligents, empêchant les violations et renforçant la confiance des clients. ☑ Compusult Limited a bénéficié de certifications en cybersécurité, garantissant la conformité aux normes et réglementations du secteur. #PensezCybersécurité #GC
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🌐 Cybersecurity Awareness Month 🌐 ACOA is committed to bolstering the cybersecurity landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador and enhancing the region’s competitiveness in the digital age. Local businesses have achieved enhanced cybersecurity certifications, and increased their competitiveness, market reach and growth. ☑ SiftMed has improved data protection, boosting trust among healthcare providers and patients. ☑ Mysa secured its smart home devices, preventing breaches and boosting customer trust. ☑ Compusult Limited has benefited from cybersecurity certifications by ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. #GC #GetCyberSafe
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