Based on hundreds of one-on-one interviews, the Partnership gathers intelligence that is both company specific and systemic about the needs, challenges and opportunities facing the business community.
Then we act.
Through the Smart Business Action Team, we tap into the acumen, resources and experience of more than 30 senior business and government leaders to resolve business issues in a timely matter and drive economic growth, helping you create your "smart business".
SmartBusiness is about responding to business with real answers in real-time.
We want companies to stay and grow in Greater Halifax so we are out in the community talking face-to-face with employers and hearing first-hand about the challenges, needs, and opportunities that impact on competitiveness. Our SmartBusiness initiative also focuses on eight sectors that will play a major role in the future growth of Greater Halifax.
With this information, we tackle obstacles and clear the way for a vibrant and expanding economy in Greater Halifax, to help support and grow business ventures.
SmartBusiness is the hub connecting CEOs and business owners to resources already in our community that are designed to support existing businesses. Since its launch in 2004, Smartbusiness has benefited local companies and our community by:
- Identifying companies at risk of moving out of Greater Halifax and convincing them to stay
- Connecting companies to recruitment and training experts
- Facilitating new contracts, R&D assistance, and exporting leads that directly contribute to a company's bottom line
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