Cape Breton Island, NS – Due to the effects of COVID-19 around the world, exporting has never been more relevant for Cape Breton companies. As a result, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting a webinar, Export Logistics and Shipping for Local Businesses on June 22.

This free one-hour online session will explore topics such as shipping options, pricing strategies, packaging, required paperwork, and assistance support programs. In addition, participants will receive a free digital copy of the Cape Breton Transportation Logistics Guide, recently created by students and staff from the Nova Scotia Community College Marconi campus to provide general guidance for shipping goods off Cape Breton with an emphasis on international borders.

Webinar details are below:

• Topic: Export Logistics and Shipping for Local Businesses
• Subject Matter Expert:
  • Helen Graham, Faculty, Nova Scotia Community College
• Date: Monday, June 22
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Registration: https://bit.ly/CBwebinar-export-logistics

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.

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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