Created in 1996, the Greater Halifax Partnership is a unique private-public model of investment now copied throughout North America.  More than 150 of Greater Halifax’s most influential businesses and all three levels of government invest in the Partnership. With their support, we leverage every municipal economic tax dollar three times to build business confidence, secure business stability and growth, research and report economic trends, and remove roadblocks on behalf of business.

The Partnership is the catalyst for economic growth and confidence in Greater Halifax, the economic hub of Atlantic Canada.  We have deep insight into the city’s emerging trends and changing needs because of committed involvement and unequalled private sector investment, and government support.  Staying one step ahead of opportunities and issues, we mobilize resources to accelerate the economic growth of Greater Halifax.

Our Mission

The Greater Halifax Partnership works to:

• Keep and grow business
• Attract new investment
• Strengthen our community
  
  

…to create economic growth and prosperity for Greater Halifax. 

Our Vision

Our people are our community. We will improve and empower the lives of every citizen by building a prosperous, dynamic, globally competitive economy where creativity and risk-taking can flourish alongside a quality of life that's the envy of the world.

Our Goals

We have aligned our actions with our goals, goals that are shared with the Halifax Region Economic Strategy. They are:

Supercharge Our Labour Force. The Greater Halifax Partnership works to increase the number of high-quality jobs and new investment that comes to Greater Halifax.

Leverage Our Creative Community. The Greater Halifax Partnership generates economic growth by ensuring communities have a vibrant heart, as strong communities attract and keep, smart, creative, and diverse people that are at the centre of economic prosperity.

Create A Gung-Ho Business Climate. The Greater Halifax Partnership uncovers and addresses challenges, needs, and opportunities that affect the growth or potential loss of jobs for businesses operating in Greater Halifax.

Capitalize On Our Reputation. The Greater Halifax Partnership promotes our community as a centre of excellence and a world-class destination for businesses looking to grow or relocate and people looking for the best place to live and work.

Convert Rivalries Into Partnerships. The Greater Halifax Partnership works in partnership with and aligns the interests of other organizations that have a role in securing the region’s long-term fiscal health and lifestyle.