Originally posted and published by CTV News.
Applications continue to pour in for a small Cape Breton business offering free land with a rustic backdrop for labour.
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The owners say due to the large number of applications coming in from across the globe, they’ve received help from the Cape Breton Partnership in Sydney.
Keith MacDonald from the partnership says the store has interns and students sift through emails from people interested in living or working in the area.
(Sydney, Nova Scotia) – The Cape Breton Partnership’s President and CEO for the last 10 years, Keith MacDonald, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role next month. MacDonald has accepted the position as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of the County of Inverness, which will commence on February 26, 2018.
“Keith has been a champion of economic development in not only Cape Breton, but Atlantic Canada. He has successfully managed the Partnership’s broad scope of projects in an environment that possesses unique opportunities and complexities. The Partnership had contributed to the island’s foundation for economic advancement under his leadership. The Partnership has achieved many milestones during his tenure and the business community has become a stronger and more collaborative union due to his unwavering commitment and belief in the people of Cape Breton,” said Alex Paul, Chair of the Cape Breton Partnership Board of Directors. “The Board will work with Keith to ensure there is a seamless transition as the search for a new President and CEO begins.”
During his time at the Partnership, MacDonald has grown the organization from two to over 20 employees. He has also given over 100 youth and young professionals the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in Cape Breton through work terms, co-op placements, and various contract positions. He was responsible for the delivery of several noteworthy projects including the Prosperity Framework; the Cape Breton Regional Enterprise Network (CBREN) for Inverness, Victoria, and Richmond Counties; the launch of Elevate Magazine; as well as the implementation of several new programs and events that improved our region’s capacity for investment readiness.
“As I reflect on my time at the Partnership I am humbled by the hard work of those individuals who have believed in the organization’s mandate for driving our economy forward. The Partnership has given me the opportunity to meet and build relationships with community members and business owners from every corner of the island who share a passion and commitment to our region that continuously inspires me,” said Keith MacDonald. “This decision was not taken lightly, but I do believe this is my time to take what I have learned and start a new chapter working for the Municipality of Inverness County.”
The Partnership will be positing the position vacancy in the coming weeks. MacDonald will remain in his position over the next number of weeks to assist in the transition for the Board, staff and Investors. To learn more about the Partnership visit www.capebretonpartnership.com.
Media Contact:
Keith MacDonald
President & CEO
Cape Breton Partnership
keith@capebretonpartnership.com
902-562-7182 (w) 902-565-8577 (c)
Originally posted and published by Chris Shannon of the Cape Breton Post.
Networking opportunity will include explanation of new programs.
SYDNEY, N.S. – The Cape Breton Partnership is holding an open house at its new office on Alexandra Street next week.
The business-led organization, which receives government program funding, moved from its Charlotte Street location in June.
More space was required to suit its growing office staff from just a handful a few years ago to 16 employees based in Sydney. Another five employees work out of office space in Victoria, Richmond and Inverness counties. Most of the jobs are contract positions.
Originally posted and published by Sharon Montgomery-Dupe, Cape Breton Post.
GLACE BAY, N.S. – Rolling into a new year, a non-profit group is continuing its work to revitalize Glace Bay by organizing a business day.
“We’re not looking at a boring shop and talk type of activity,” said bayitforward president Mike Kelloway.
Originally posted and published by Grant McDaniel, The Port Hawkesbury Reporter.
SKYE GLEN: A very welcome piece of infrastructure will bear the name of a very special family in the community of Skye Glen.
“We are pleased to be part of a project that will bring improved Internet access to the Skye Glen area,” said Keith MacDonald, president and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “Upgrading Internet service is essential to helping our businesses grow and succeed, and to attracting new people to our rural communities.”
Last Friday, a special event was held at the Skye Glen and Centreville Community Hall relating to a newly-completed digital Internet tower in the area.