Studies analyze viability of convention centre
Today, the province released documents related to the proposed development of a new convention centre in Halifax. These documents will help the province decide whether to fund the 1.4-million-square-foot facility estimated to cost between $300 million and $350 million. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, April 30, 2010) Read More
Biotech firms on mission to seek out new markets
Three Nova Scotian companies are part of a delegation of biotechnology leaders heading to Chicago, Illinois, to attend the largest annual gathering for their industry in the world. BioNova (Halifax), Innovascreen Inc. (New Glasgow),
and ImmunoVaccine Inc. (Halifax) will join with several other organizations from Atlantic Canada to showcase their products and services. (Source: Daily Business Buzz, April 27, 2010) Read more
Housing market sales experience rebound
After a downer 2009, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® statistics seem to indicate housing sales are jumping back to pre-global recession levels. Despite a slight decrease in listings, sales through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) were up 23 per cent from January to March this year over the first quarter of 2009. (Source: Metro Halifax, April 27, 2010) Read more
Neptune Makes Economic and Environmental Progress
With the help of some graduate students under the supervision of Saint Mary’s University Business Development Centre, Neptune Theatre recently completed an extensive economic impact study. As General Manager Doreen Malone says, “This study confirms that Neptune’s economic impact on Halifax and Nova Scotia is positive and substantial.” (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, Apr. 28, 2010) Read more
“Green economy” focus of new provincial fund
On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the province introduced a bill to create a voluntary carbon offset fund to help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and expand the green economy. The fund will give Nova Scotians and businesses an opportunity to be part of the solution to addressing climate change. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, April 23, 2010) Read more
Farmers’ markets growing in HRM
CBC News is reporting that Halifax Regional Municipality is about to sprout more farmers’ markets, including one in Dartmouth Crossing and one in the Keith’s Brewery, involving vendors that have chosen not to stay with the Halifax Farmers’ Market when it moves to the new Seaport location. (Source: CBC News, April 23, 2010) Read more
Shipping line builds on success at Port of Halifax
CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping company, has announced plans to upgrade to a weekly service at the Port of Halifax. This revised service will shorten the transit time for import and export containerized cargo.(Source: The Daily Business Buzz, Apr. 22, 2010) Read more
NSBI invests in expansion of Nicom
Nova Scotia-based Nicom IT Solutions Inc. is expanding its product line, increasing its workforce and exploring new export markets with help from the province. The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), and Nicom IT have signed a five-year payroll rebate to a maximum of $529,200. The payroll rebate is to support creating up to 40 new jobs over five years. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, April 21, 2010) Read more
Salter development one step closer to becoming a reality
The Salter Block project, the biggest development on the Halifax waterfront in the last decade, continues to move forward. Waterfront Development Corporation (WDCL) has approved a key milestone for the project, between Salter Street and Bishop’s Landing. Developer Centennial Group Limited will take custody of the land in June. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, April 20, 2010) Read more
Partnership supports growth of agricultural export market
The Halifax Port Authority is working with the operators of the Halifax Grain Elevator to expand and develop an export market for pulse products from the Maritime region. “Pulses” are edible seeds of legumes, like beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils that can be shipped around the world to emerging markets in marine containers. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, April 15, 2010) Read more
NSCC gets $2M to target programs and skills in high demand
Joan McArthur-Blair refers to it as a beginning step. The president of the Nova Scotia Community College was on hand at the school’s Institute of Technology campus in north-end Halifax yesterday as Premier Darrell Dexter announced his government was adding 250 spaces for students at NSCC campuses across the province at a cost of $2 million. (Source: Metro Halifax, April 14, 2010) Read more
Investing in new technologies, human capital “crucial”, says APEC
According to a recently released report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, the region’s industrial structure is transforming as the region emerges from the recession. For Atlantic Canada to thrive and survive, an emphasis must be placed on technology and human capital, said the Halifax-based independent economic think tank.(Source: The Daily Business Buzz, April 9, 2010) Read more
Precision BioLogic Recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Precision BioLogic Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized products used to diagnose blood coagulation disorders, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada. Coming in at number eight in the country, Precision BioLogic also took home top honours in the “Fairness” category and was among the top five in the “Camaraderie” category. (Source: Precision BioLogic, April 13, 2010) Read more
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