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(SYDNEY, NS) – The Cape Breton Partnership has recently moved from their longtime office at the 275 Charlotte Street location, to 285 Alexandra Street in Sydney. Over the last number of years, the Partnership has expanded its operations and the number of ongoing projects that support economic growth across Cape Breton and Mulgrave. With the addition of new activities and initiatives, the Partnership decided that more space was necessary to accommodate its growing staff and technology requirements.

“Our former Charlotte Street location was the ideal launching centre for the Cape Breton Partnership. Over the last decade though the guidance of our Investors, Board of Directors, as well as our public and private sector partners we have made our former Charlotte Street office the hub for bringing business together across Cape Breton and Mulgrave,” said Keith MacDonald, President and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “The Sydney downtown served as a great location for the Partnership, but now as we enter a new era of growth we look forward to continuously working with our investors and partners to positively impact Cape Breton’s business climate.”

The Partnership will host an open house this summer to celebrate its grand opening and to welcome the community to our new location.

“The date for our open house has not been determined yet, but Investors and community members can expect to see an invitation for some time in July,” said MacDonald. “This is an exciting time for the Cape Breton Partnership and our work will remain dedicated to building a business led organization by promoting Cape Breton as a viable place to do business, identifying and advancing economic opportunities in every sector across the island, and collaborating with public and private sector partners to recognize challenges and remove barriers to business.”

The Partnership encourages everyone to update their mailing lists with our new address: 285 Alexandra Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1S 2E8. If anyone has any questions or requires further details, they are encouraged to contact the Cape Breton Partnership office at 902-562-7182 or email info@capebretonpartnership.com.

Media Contact:

Keith MacDonald

President & CEO

902-562-7182 (w) 902-565-8577 (c)

keith@capebretonpartnership.com

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Cape Breton Partnership & WCB Partner for Fifth  Annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium

Making Cape Breton Island the safest place to work and do business.

 

WHO: Cape Breton Partnership and WCB Nova Scotia

WHAT: Fifth Annual Safety First Symposium, Cape Breton

WHEN: Friday, May 5, 2017 (full agenda below)

WHERE: Boardmore Playhouse , Cape Breton University, Sydney

 

Members of the media are invited to attend the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, presented by the Cape Breton Partnership, in collaboration with Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education, and Cape Breton University.

 

WCB Nova Scotia CEO, Stuart MacLean will deliver a  keynote address, and has some availability afterwards. Please contact Jody Thomson, 902-717-7251, to arrange an interview.

 

The event is the largest gathering of safety professionals in Cape Breton. At the one-day symposium, leaders and provincial representatives will speak to a business audience on workplace health and safety. Participants will hear about emerging safety issues, get updates on new provincial safety regulations, share good news stories, and engage in discussion about best practices.

 

This symposium marks the kick off to North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week in Cape Breton. Official NAOSH Week activities begin in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality with a flag raising at City Hall on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 10 a.m. with Mayor Clarke, Council and staff.

 

Symposium Agenda

 

8:30 a.m. Welcome

8:45 a.m. Keynote:Emerging Safety Issues: Addressing Addiction in the Workplace, Nadine Wentzell, Nadine Wentzell Consulting Inc.

10 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Identifying Your Workplace’s Biggest Challenges; Reemployment: Getting Back to Work After an Injury; Your Construction Safety: The Power to Make a Difference; Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Lessons for Building a Safe Community

11:15 a.m. Keynote:Progress and Challenges in Workplace Safety, Stuart MacLean, CEO, WCB Nova Scotia

12:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions:Peer-to-Peer: Youth Engagement; Communicating with WCB and LAE; Mould Response and Air Quality; Mental Health in the Workplace; Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Lessons for Building a Safe Community

2:30 p.m. Your Occupational Health and Safety, Department of Labour and Advanced Education

2:45 p.m. Safety Awards Presentation & Wrap Up & Prizes

 

 

For more information, contact:

Kate Gorman

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Cape Breton Partnership

902.562-0122 (work)

kate@capebretonpartnership.com

 

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(SYDNEY, NS) – The Cape Breton Partnership alongside their partners, the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia are pleased to recognize five industry champions for the first installment of the Safety First in Cape Breton Awards. Due to be handed out at the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Cape Breton University, the Partnership is proud to recognize these individuals and organizations who have shown a dedicated effort to the advancement of effective workplace health and safety policies and initiatives.

Winners of the 2017 Safety First in Cape Breton Awards are as follows:

“All of the Safety First in Cape Breton Award winners demonstrate true leadership, innovation, and commitment to the effective delivery of workplace health and safety training and protocols,” said Keith MacDonald, President and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “This year’s award winners make safety everyone’s priority and have made incredible strides to embrace a positive and effective safety culture to not only their respective workplaces, but the entire island. The Partnership is proud to be able to recognize their efforts as they continue to inspire and motivate others to follow their path to increase awareness, promotion, and implementation of vital occupational health and safety policies and practice that reduce the risk of on the job accidents, injuries, and fatalities.”

The Partnership will welcome over 200 delegates to Cape Breton University for the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium this Friday, May 5, 2017. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and participate in interactive breakout sessions that promote hands on development and engagement. The Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium is the only event of its kind on the island and is committed to making Cape Breton the safest place to work and do business by prioritizing physical, psychosocial, and mental health of the working people in our region. Please visit www.safetyfirstcapebreton.com for details on the upcoming Symposium and this year’s award winners.

Media Contact:

Keith MacDonald

President & CEO

Cape Breton Partnership

902-562-7182 (w) 902-565-8577 (c)

keith@capebretonpartnership.com

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(Sydney, Nova Scotia) – On Friday, May 5, 2017 the Cape Breton Partnership will host the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium at Cape Breton University. As a prelude to North American Occupational Health and Safety Week the Cape Breton Partnership in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, will bring together safety professionals, business owners, front line workers, and employees from a diverse range of sectors from across Cape Breton and Mulgrave. The Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium will engage attendees and give them the tools they needs to make safety a top priority in their workplace.

“This year marks the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, an event that has grown a considerable amount over the last five years. The Safety Symposium has been established as the region’s premiere safety event where industry partners, safety professionals, and like-minded individuals will focus their energy on collaborating and exploring topics that will make Cape Breton the safest place to work in Nova Scotia,” said Keith MacDonald, President and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “As the event grows every year, the Partnership looks forward to increasing the reach of our Safety First in Cape Network and advancing our region’s safety culture.”

This year’s Safety First Symposium venue is Cape Breton University and will being at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 and wrap up at 4 p.m. The daylong event will feature a keynote presentation from an industry champion, interactive breakout sessions, a mock trial production, engaging discussions led by industry experts and provincial representatives, as well as a Safety First in Cape Breton Awards presentation. The symposium is open to individuals and organizations from all sectors committed to creating safe and healthy workplaces.

Registration is $75 + tax for adults and $35.00 + tax for students between the ages of 16-30. You can reserve your seat online at www.safetyfirstcapebreton.com or by phoning the Cape Breton Partnership at 902-562-0122.

For more details about the Symposium’s agenda visit www.safetyfirstcapebreton.com for more details.

 

Media Contact:

Keith MacDonald

President & CEO, Cape Breton Partnership

902-562-7182 (w) 902-565-8577 (c)

keith@capebretonpartnership.com

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(Sydney, NS) – The Cape Breton Partnership’s Safety First in Cape Breton Network, in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, are pleased to introduce the Safety First in Cape Breton Awards. These Awards are the first of their kind in the region and will be handed out at the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 5, 2017 at Cape Breton University.

The Safety First in Cape Breton Awards honour the employers and employees who are committed to making a recognized effort to ensure safe work practices are used at all levels to avoid accidents and prevent workplace injuries. The Safety Network is looking for nominations from the community to recognize those individuals and businesses who are committed to the advancement of workplace health and safety, by promoting the total wellbeing, including physical psychosocial and mental health of their family, friends, colleagues, and community members.

The five award categories include Young Advocate Award, Innovation Expert Award, Small Business Trailblazer Award, Engagement Ally Award, and the Safety Culture Champion.

“The Safety First in Cape Breton Network brings together a variety of like-minded individuals who are all working towards making Cape Breton the safest place to do business. The awards recognize companies and individuals from across the region who have made outstanding accomplishments in promoting the health and safety of their organizations,” said Keith MacDonald, President and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “The awards are open to all industry sectors and anyone is welcome to submit a nomination. The five categories of awards recognize a range of occupational health and safety elements including employee training, leadership, innovation, and employee engagement.”

Nominations are due on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 4 p.m. Digital nominations can be downloaded and submitted to kate@capebretonpartnership.com or you can complete an online nomination form.

For more information about all five categories and the criteria for the Safety First in Cape Breton Awards and the upcoming Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, visit www.safetyfirstcapebreton.com.

 

Media Contact:

Kate Gorman

Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Cape Breton Partnership

902-562-0122

kate@capebretonpartnership.com