Amid these uncertain times, the Cape Breton Partnership is pleased to be partnering up once again with Mashup Lab to offer a virtual Dream Business Program for up and coming entrepreneurs, kicking off Thursday, May 21, 2020. 

The Dream Business Program is a free, six-month program where participants are provided coaching, mentorship, access to business-focused workshops and a start up kit to help develop ideas into viable businesses. In an effort to respect current social distancing requirements, the program will continue to be offered 100 per cent online as it has been for the past two years, allowing participants to receive training from the safety of their own homes.

“Due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, connecting businesses to the supports and resources they need to succeed is more important than ever to our economy,” says Carla Arsenault, Cape Breton Partnership President & CEO. “As Cape Breton – Unama’ki’s economic development organization, we are thrilled to be working with Mashup Lab to offer a virtual program connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to the knowledge and tools required to turn their ideas into reality.”

Every Mashup Lab program is designed to match people from rural communities with the knowledge, tools, and expert advice they need to figure out if there is a great business to be built around their idea.

“Mashup Lab has been developing our expertise around delivering engaging and effective online programming for the past six years; our Dream Business program is the culmination of all that learning and innovation,” says Andrew Button, Mashup Lab Founder & CEO. “Necessity is the mother of invention. While a crisis such as this global COVID-19 pandemic has massive impacts for many, it also creates a whole new world of customer problems to be solved, business model innovation, and business opportunities that didn’t exist a month ago. Now is the time to get creative.”

The Dream Business Program throughout Cape Breton is funded by the Cape Breton Partnership and run by Mashup Lab, a rural Nova Scotia based organization that supports rural entrepreneurs. 

To apply, visit www.mashuplab.ca/dreambusiness.

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Media Contact:
Megan TonetCape Breton Partnership
(902) 202-4178
megan@capebretonpartnership.com

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.

Mashup LAB is a for-more-than-profit company focused on activating new businesses in rural communities. Every program and event is designed to give people the inspiration, courage, and knowledge needed to take action on their business ideas. For more information, visit https://www.mashuplab.ca/.

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a new session is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020.

The session will discuss social media marketing, developing content and using social media platforms effectively to support business and reach customers online.

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:
Megan TonetCape Breton Partnership
(902) 202-4178
megan@capebretonpartnership.com

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

The purpose of this session is to discuss potential legal issues that could arise for businesses during a global pandemic, and what legal advice business owners may want to seek out in relation to their current operations.

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:
Megan TonetCape Breton Partnership
(902) 202-4178
megan@capebretonpartnership.com

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2020.

The purpose of this session is to explore innovative ways Cape Breton businesses are adapting to current market demands by exploring unique online shopping experiences and delivery methods.

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 including e-commerce, legal services and navigating the many recently announced government programs and services. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed.

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Media Contact:
Megan TonetCape Breton Partnership
(902) 202-4178
megan@capebretonpartnership.com

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. 

“Last week, we began reaching out to clients and investors to understand their current realities, most pressing concerns and what would be most helpful right now,” says Carla Arsenault, Cape Breton Partnership President & CEO. “Based on this feedback, we will be hosting a series of webinars with experts on topics we know our businesses need now more than ever.”

The first session has been scheduled for tomorrow, March 24, with additional sessions planned in the coming weeks on a variety of topics including financing, e-commerce, legal, and navigating the many recently announced government programs and supports.

Details on the first webinar are as follow:

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

Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed.

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Media Contact:
Megan TonetCape Breton Partnership
(902) 202-4178
megan@capebretonpartnership.com