The Cape Breton Partnership is hosting a virtual update with Develop Nova Scotia on the Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative, with specific details on the progress made to date on Cape Breton Island.

Develop Nova Scotia will be providing the presentation with staff available for a question and answer period following the presentation, which is open to the public to register and attend for free.

“We are happy to host Develop Nova Scotia for this virtual update with our communities,” says Carla Arsenault, President & CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “Access to a reliable internet connection has been one of the fastest growing concerns among our businesses and residents over the last number of years and the challenge has really been compounded with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s never been more important for Cape Bretoners to remain connected locally and globally.”

“We know there are many questions about high-speed internet and we welcome opportunities like this one with the Cape Breton Partnership to speak out to communities directly.  We look forward to hearing the questions and sharing details on our work to date and what people can expect as we move forward,” said Jennifer Angel, President & CEO of Develop Nova Scotia. “Now more than ever the importance of reliable, high-speed internet is crystal clear. We are working closely with our internet providers to move projects forward as quickly as possible. We’ve committed to providing access to high-speed Internet to Nova Scotians, and we won’t stop until we do.”

Details for the Update on Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative in Cape Breton are below:

The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and available on the Cape Breton Partnership website.                                                                                          

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Media Contact:
Jeremy Martell
Cape Breton Partnership
902-631-5442
Jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com

About the Cape Breton Partnership:
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs 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. For more information, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com.

About the Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative:
Develop Nova Scotia is the Crown Corporation responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to provide high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved Nova Scotians. The Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative strategy will see high-speed Internet access available to more than 95% of Nova Scotia homes and businesses. The Nova Scotia Internet Trust Fund is arms-length. Develop Nova Scotia manages the procurement process and evaluates all proposals received. Successful proponents are then recommended for funding by them to the Trust. The Trust decides on approval of funding. Where possible, funding is leveraged from other government and private sector partners to maximize investments.  Visit https://developns.ca/projects/high-speed-internet/

Cape Breton Island, NS – For the first time, ELEVATE Magazine is being distributed through select copies of the Cape Breton Post in the Saturday, July 11 edition.

ELEVATE magazine is Cape Breton’s business publication, created by the Cape Breton Partnership in collaboration with SaltWire Network.  A quarterly print publication, ELEVATE highlights business success stories and exciting updates from around the Island.

The most recent edition’s theme is Exporting to the World, and was scheduled to be released in April 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distribution was delayed until now.

“ELEVATE magazine is about celebrating the many success stories happening within our business community, something I think we could all use more of right now,” says Carla Arsenault, Cape Breton Partnership President & CEO. “Cape Breton – Unama’ki is home to world-class companies that offer diverse products and services, so the opportunity for export growth is immense. Although the magazine’s content was prepared prior to the pandemic, exporting is more relevant than ever.”

The magazine was launched in June 2015, distributed mainly to Cape Breton – Unama’ki’s business community. This is the first time ELEVATE has been distributed through select copies of the Cape Breton Post in an effort to expand readership throughout the Island. 

Arsenault adds, “Our hope is that after reading ELEVATE, readers are encouraged and inspired by the hard work and efforts of our business community.” ELEVATE magazine is also available on the Cape Breton Partnership website at https://capebretonpartnership.com/category/elevate/.

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Media Contact:
Jeremy Martell
Cape Breton Partnership
902-631-5442
jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com

Exporting to the world.

Read this cover story and much more in our April 2020 edition of Elevate Magazine.

In an effort to further assist Cape Breton companies adjusting to the impacts of COVID-19, the Cape Breton Partnership has expanded its business support services by introducing a new Virtual Adviser Program.

Powered by On-Demand Talent Platform BoomersPlus, this free program will match qualified Cape Breton companies with a seasoned Virtual Adviser to help their business manage and recover from COVID-19. Virtual Advisers are experienced professionals from across Canada representing a full range of disciplines, industries and environments, willing to share their lessons learned.

“We need to support our local businesses now more than ever and being able to connect them to the talent and experience of Business Advisers from across the country is really exciting,” says Carla Arsenault, Cape Breton Partnership President & CEO. “Our hope that these connections will result in effective, tangible solutions to help our businesses move forward successfully.”

Businesses can apply on the Cape Breton Partnership website at https://capebretonpartnership.com/initiatives/virtual-adviser-program/. Applications will be reviewed by Cape Breton Partnership staff. If accepted, businesses will be matched with a Virtual Adviser from a network of thousands of professionals based on the business need or challenge. On a mutually agreed schedule, the businesses will meet virtually with their business adviser to discuss the challenges and find potential solutions.

“The Virtual Adviser Program is a natural evolution of our mandate – to help organizations and communities leverage the wisdom and experience of seasoned professionals. We are excited to partner with the Nova Scotia RENS to help small businesses struggling through the challenging economic environment created by the COVID-19 crisis,” said Kevin MacIntyre, VP, Marketing, BoomersPlus.

Participants will have access to four to six calls over a two to three month period, with the potential for an extension. To participate, businesses must be located on Cape Breton Island and able to complete four to six phone calls with an adviser along with any follow-up work necessary for the duration of the program.

The Cape Breton Partnership is launching this program in partnership with the Nova Scotia Regional Enterprise Network (NS REN). Regional Enterprise Networks lead a collaborative approach to economic development and supporting business growth.  To learn more, visit https://nsrens.ca/

To learn more about BoomersPlus, visit www.boomersplus.com .

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Media Contact:
Megan Tonet
Cape Breton Partnership
902-562-0122
megan@capebretonpartnership.com

The Cape Breton Partnership, Cape Breton University Alumni Association, and Cape Breton Connector Program’s Adulting 101 webinar series will be concluding with its fourth session, Refresh My Resume & Job Hunt at 2 p.m. on June 25.

The Adulting 101 series aims to share advice and life skills with new grads, young alumni, and other aspiring job-seekers. Refresh My Resume & Job Hunt will explore ways new graduates and other jobseekers can refresh their resume, what human resources staff look for when short-listing resumes and search tips for job hunting.

Details for Adulting 101: Refresh My Resume & Job Hunt are below:

The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared via Youtube and a variety of social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all.

Previous sessions of the Adulting 101 webinar Series included Socially Me, It’s a Balancing Act, and Show Me the Money. An archive of video recordings for the Webinar Series is available at: https://bit.ly/Adulting101-VideoArchive.

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Media Contact:
Jeremy Martell
Cape Breton Partnership
902-631-5442
Jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com 

About the Cape Breton Partnership:
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs 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. For more information, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com.