As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, the next session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

The Supporting the Creative Sector During COVID-19 session will explore the current impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector and the province’s response.  Topics discussed will include adjustments to funding programs, new opportunities available, and what it means for festivals and events.

Webinar details are below:

• Topic: Supporting the Creative Sector During COVID-19
• Subject matter experts:
  • Chris Shore, Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
  • Briony Carros, Arts Nova Scotia
  • Stacey Oxner, Events Nova Scotia
• Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Registration: https://bit.ly/CBwebinar-CreativeSector

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 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.