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Investing in innovation for global competitiveness
Monday, July 23, 2018
We employ 225 people, and being proud of what we accomplish at the end of the day is very important for us. When people drive by and see all the cars in our parking lot, and see our people working hard, it means the dock is full. It means the economy in southwestern Nova Scotia is moving forward.
Seeding innovation for export growth
Monday, July 23, 2018
The voucher program with NSBI was very helpful. We needed to invest time and money into figuring out whether there was a project there. That was a stumbling block because such an investment can be risky. The voucher program allowed us to go ahead and do that research together. It allowed us to get off the ground.
Creating connections for impact
Monday, July 23, 2018
Nova Scotia is the best place for our business, partly because we have access to those incredible advisors and because agencies like NSBI and ACOA support us and work with us as our company grows. But a big part of the brand cachet and value is in its ties to local, to the ocean, and to our lifestyle. Being in Nova Scotia is a real asset.
Turning the world on its ear
Monday, July 23, 2018
We’re here to stay, we’re here to innovate, we’re here to hire, we’re here to compete, and we’re here to give back to Nova Scotia.
Growing the exporters of tomorrow
Monday, July 23, 2018
From NSBI we learned that entrepreneurs need to think about exporting. You need to pick your target market and put the time into LOTS of research and understanding about the rules of selling across borders.
Mining our Marine Resources, Naturally
Monday, October 1, 2018
Surrounded by more than 7,400 km of coastline, Nova Scotia’s economy is closely connected to the ocean. So naturally, our businesses understand its resources – which is why we’re innovators when it comes to natural health products derived from marine resources.
6 #MostlyTrueFacts about Hashtags
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Learn how to use hashtags to promote your Nova Scotia business on social media.
The bigger Nova Scotia export story
Monday, June 11, 2018
NSBI is unveiling a new Export Achievement Awards that highlights our increasingly diverse economy.
Heading South to Scale-up: How Nova Scotia companies are expanding in Boston
Monday, June 11, 2018
Going global: Nova Scotia wineries finding success in China
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Last year, Benjamin Bridge decided to build on its success at home and take their award-winning wines to China. After attending an industry trade show, they’re realizing the potential of China as an export market.