As Nova Scotia’s economy begins to reopen today, several Cape Breton businesses and organizations are preparing to reopen their doors with the health and safety of employees, customers and clients top of mind.

In an effort to support the Cape Breton business community, the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Cape Breton Partnership, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and the Sydney Downtown Development Association collaboratively developed Reopening Cape Breton’s Economy: A Guide for Businesses & Organizations.

The document includes a clearly defined and detailed approach for businesses and organizations to safely reopen, checklists, resources and relevant contact information to assist with each phase of reopening. 

Reopening Cape Breton’s Economy: A Guide for Businesses & Organizations will be made available on each organization’s website and shared via social media channels. 

As of today, June 5, 2020, most businesses in Nova Scotia required to close under the public health order can reopen.

When utilizing this guide, it is important to note that this is not a fully comprehensive guide to all possible responsibilities, obligations or actions that businesses may have to comply with. You are encouraged to review your sector’s reopening plan if available. As sectoral plans become available through the Province of Nova Scotia, please ensure that you refer to these plans for specific guidelines and requirements outlined for your business type/sector. It is important for businesses to adhere to directions fromthe Province of Nova Scotia as they continue to provide reopening support and guidelines and/or new regulations for businesses to follow.

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Media contacts:
Kathleen Yurchesyn
Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
902-578-4029 | kathleen@cbregionalchamber.ca

Michelle Wilson
Sydney Downtown Development Association
902-304-9996 | michelle@downtownsydney.ca

Megan Tonet
Cape Breton Partnership
902-202-4178| megan@capebretonpartnership.com

Christina Lamey
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
902-574-0178 | clamey@cbrm.ns.ca

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, the next session is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2020.

Reopening Cape Breton with Nova Scotia’s Safety Branch session will discuss the role of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education’s Safety Branch, how the Public Health direction helps guide the reopening of businesses, and what businesses need to think about as they develop their plans to reopen. 

Webinar details are below:

The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all.

In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed.

Any questions or interest in participating in this session or future webinar sessions can be submitted to info@capebretonpartnership.com.

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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.

The Cape Breton Partnership, Cape Breton University Alumni Association, and Cape Breton Connector Program are partnering to offer Adulting 101, a webinar series aiming to share advice and life skills with new grads, young alumni, and other aspiring job-seekers.

“We’re excited to partner with CBU Alumni and the Connector program to offer this new webinar series,” says Carla Arsenault, Cape Breton Partnership President & CEO. “One of our roles is to attract and retain talent for Cape Breton companies, so this a great opportunity to support new grads and job seekers in the hopes of keeping them here at home.”

The first Adulting 101 session, Socially Me, will feature industry professionals sharing their advice on the positive and negative uses of social media for young professionals who are seeking a job or are newly on their career path.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Cape Breton Partnership to host this webinar series throughout June as part of our alumni engagement”, says Rochelle Hatcher, Annual Giving Specialist for Cape Breton University. “This series will feature CBU alumni and industry experts with tips and advice for young alumni. It’s very important for our alumni to help each other and benefit from one another’s experiences, whether they graduated in 2020 or 20 years ago.”

Details for Adulting 101: Socially Me 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.

Future Adulting 101 sessions will include It’s a Balancing Act (Wellness for the Mind and Body – June 11); Show me the Money (Finances – June 18); and Refresh my Resume (Resume Building – June 25).

If you have any questions, or would like to register, please email info@capebretonpartnership.com.

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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.

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, the next session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

The Preparing to Reopen Cape Breton: Products and Services session will explore the products and services available locally to help Cape Breton businesses prepare to reopen, as well as those to consider once they are open again. 

Webinar details are below:

The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all.

In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed.

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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.

The Cape Breton Connector Program is inviting you to Off the Clock—Let’s Get Digital, a chance for Cape Breton’s business community to reconnect, with 80’s backgrounds, nostalgic games, and a little bit of friendly competition!

The Cape Breton Connector program connects top talent to industry professionals by introducing new graduates, relocated or returned Canadians, and newcomers, to local professionals to grow their networks and find a job in their field of study on Cape Breton Island. Off the Clock is the Cape Breton Connector Program’s signature networking event series.

“Now more than ever, our island’s future depends on us working together. But it’s harder than ever to network!” says Robyn Lee Seale, Cape Breton Partnership Connector Program Coordinator. “We’re looking to meet that need by creating a networking event where people can relax, have fun, reconnect, and build new connections that will help them in this new normal.”

Event details can be found below:

Off the Clock – Let’s Get Digital is being hosted in partnership with NextGen Cape Breton – Unama’ki and Innovacorp.  NextGen is an initiative to engage young professionals in dialogue and inspire them to become more active in all aspects of the future of their communities. Innovacorp is Nova Scotia’s early stage venture capital organization that finds, funds and fosters innovative start-ups that strive to change the world.

The Cape Breton Connector Program has hosted Off the Clock events across the island. This will be the program’s first island-wide event. For anyone interested in learning more about the program, contact Cape Breton Connector Program Coordinator, Robyn Lee Seale at connector@capebretonpartnership.com .

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Media Contact:
Megan Tonet
Cape Breton Partnership
902-202-4178
Megan@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.