CAPE BRETON PARTNERSHIP
The Cape Breton Partnership is Cape Breton-Unama'ki's private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs through our projects and initiatives by promoting our island as a great place to live and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed.
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Designed by the province of Nova Scotia in 2014, ICEAP Nova Scotia Inc. is a language centre located in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, and on the Cape Breton University campus in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The centre offers English for Academic Preparation to international students who wish to enter university, but lack the required English proficiency.
ICEAP Nova Scotia Inc. offers courses in 8-week sessions year round at 8 different levels of instruction tailored to meet individual student needs, In addition, ICEAP Nova Scotia Inc. offers cultural orientation for their students with small class sizes of 15-16 students to create a comfortable and effective learning environment.
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hip Partnership is an investment in Cape Breton-Unama'ki. Join over 150+ private and public partners that believe in working together to make Cape Breton-Unama'ki the most prosperous and creative place on earth.
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New Micro-Loan Pilot Program to Benefit Cape Breton – Unama’ki Female Entrepreneurs
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The Cape Breton Partnership and Sydney Credit Union have joined together to offer a new and exciting pilot micro-lending program for female entrepreneurs. Under the Micro-Loan Pilot Program, female entrepreneurs from across Cape Breton – Unama’ki will be eligible to apply for a loan of up to $10,000. The pilot began today, January 16, 2020 and will run for three months or until the program funds of $100,000 provided by the Sydney Credit Union are allocated. Read more here.
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Cape Breton Partnership celebrates The Most Inspiring Immigrants in the Maritimes recipient, Omar Tag-El Din
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The Cape Breton Partnership is pleased to share that one of its employees was recently recognized as a trail blazer and leader making a difference in Cape Breton – Unama’ki.
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Cape Breton Partnership’s Labour Market Development & Immigration Officer, Omar Tag El-Din, was one of 16 award recipients of the 2020 Most Inspiring Immigrants in the Maritimes award, an acknowledgement that celebrates Canadian immigrants who stand out in their towns and cities across the region. Omar Tag El-Din was the only recipient from Cape Breton – Unama’ki.
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Mashup LAB's Dream Business Program - Pitch Night
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On December 11th, the Cape Breton Partnership gathered with Mashup LAB and community members at Membertou Heritage Park for a celebration of new entrepreneurs in Cape Breton. The event gave these new entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a crowd - congratulations to all participants. For more information regarding the Dream Business Program, visit Mashup LAB's website.
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Atlantic Canadian Startup Data (2018) with Peter Moreira of Entrevestor
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Helping Entrepreneurs in Every Stage of Development
The Cape Breton Partnership has launched a one-stop online shop to give aspiring and existing Cape Breton entrepreneurs tools and resources needed to navigate next steps of every stage of a business cycle.
Visitors to entrepreneurcb.com can learn about programs and service providers around Cape Breton on a host of topics including product or service development; access to financing; franchising; permits and licensing; tax advice; skills training; sales and marketing; and export services.
The resources will help non-profits, social enterprises, charities and traditional for-profit businesses.
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Province Partners with Cape Breton Municipalities to Cut Red Tape
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Businesses in Cape Breton will soon have less red tape to deal with, thanks to a pilot project that will help modernize and align regulations across the island.
Together, the municipalities and the province will work to identify specific areas where regulatory approaches can be aligned. The project will also include customer service training for Cape Breton inspectors, putting bylaws online to make them more accessible to businesses across the island and aligning land use bylaws.
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Minister's Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence
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Nova Scotia Education and Early Childhood Development has partnered with the Business Education Council to recognize students in grades 6 through 12 who show an interest in entrepreneurship. Three winners of the Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence will receive a $1,000 grant and mentorship to help them start or grow their business. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2020. Click here to learn more.
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Inverary Resort in Baddeck to rebuild main lodge after 2018 fire
The owner of the Inverary Resort is getting a welcome mat ready for the coming year.
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Another new business opens in Richmond County
Mother and daughter duo Patsy Landry and Brittany Morell have opened Harbourside Wellness and Spa.
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Ekasoni Cultural Journeys Receives Indigenous Tourism Business of the Year Award
This award recognizes a new tourism business in Nova Scotia that has demonstrated notable achievements in areas such as: business growth/economic impact, excellence in customer service, innovation and a quality focus in the operation.
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Upgrades planned as Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins changes hands, but remains in family
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Expansion latest level of success for Black Spoon Bistro in North Sydney
A good natured atmosphere amongst the staff, just as much as those signature flavours, are all contributing factors to success of the newly expanded bistro that’s now operating in its 11th year.
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Sydney business at risk of closing finds new home in downtown core
Thanks to customers, Ed's Books and More of Sydney, N.S., has found a new home in the downtown core.
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New parnters at Sydney Law Firm
Liam Gillis and Tyler MacLennan have been named partners in the Sampson McPhee Law Firm.
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Let’s Talk Cape Breton Highlands National Park! / Parlons du parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton!
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What does Cape Breton Highlands National Park mean to you? Let your voice be heard.
Parks Canada is inviting your comments to help us plan for the future of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Looking forward 15-20 years, Canadians are being asked to share their thoughts about the national park’s next chapter by participating in Let's Talk Cape Breton Highlands National Park at LetsTalkCBHNP.ca.
The questionnaire will be available until Sunday, February 16, 2020 at LetsTalkCBHNP.ca. We can also be reached through email pc.infocb.pc@canada.ca.
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NEW MICRO-LOAN PILOT PROGRAM TO BENEFIT CAPE BRETON-UNAMA'KI FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS
The Cape Breton Partnership and Sydney Credit Union will work together to offer micro-loans while providing support and guidance to female entrepreneurs, using an approach based on Annapolis Investments in Rural Opportunity (AIRO – http://ruralopportunity.com/ ). Recent research conducted on female and Indigenous female entrepreneurs in Cape Breton by both the Cape Breton Partnership and Cape Breton Voices indicated that access to funding is one of the greatest challenges Cape Breton women face.
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THE CBRM HAS A COMMERCIAL TAX INCENTIVE TO PROMOTE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION & BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has a commercial tax incentive to promote downtown revitalization and business park development.
"This incentive is meant to attract new investment, support business growth, and ultimately grow our economy." - Mayor Cecil Clarke
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