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How our members are growing Halifax
GOOD ROBOT PAYS US TO DRINK LOCAL BEER
On Monday, August 9, we launched a controversial and pressworthy idea: micro-influencers. In short, we are turning EVERYONE into influencers by paying $1 to anyone who drinks our beer and uploads a photo to Instagram. Yes. We are paying people to drink beer. It’s the kinda crazy, scrappy idea the hospitality industry needs right now in this challenging economy. For years big brands have leveraged celebrity and social media influencer endorsements to promote their products. But being a smaller local brand, Good Robot instead wants the endorsement of everyone in the community, not just those with a big following. So much so that they’ve even limited the promotion to only those with less than 10,000 followers.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Edgecombe’s Marketing &
Promotions is excited to be celebrating our twenty year anniversary. None of our successes of the past two decades would have been possible without the dedicated hard work of our exceptional employees or the continued relationships we have built with loyal clients and suppliers. Started in 2001 by John Edgecombe, Edgecombe’s is a family-owned and operated business. Since then, we have become a leader in the industry, offering a full-service of tangible marketing solutions including branded merchandise, uniforms and apparel, print material and creative/digital marketing solutions to our clients across North America. On August 7th, brave rappellers challenged themselves and changed lives by rappelling off Halifax’s tallest office building 1801 Hollis Street. Drop Zone is Easter Seals Nova Scotia’s signature fundraising event that supports our programs and services for Nova Scotians living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. This year was our fundraiser Debby Chipman’s 10th time taking the Drop Zone challenge and over her past ten rappels, she has raised a total of $50,000 for programs and services at Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Thank you to Debby and all of our rappellers for supporting Nova Scotians living with disabilities at Drop Zone 2021!
TAKE PART PROGRAMS RETURN
Did you know that 37% of children and youth with disabilities never take part in organized physical activities, compared to the 10% of those without disabilities? After a year and a half Easter Seals Nova Scotia is excited to be offering a full slate of accessible Take PART sports programming again this fall and winter. Take PART (Physically Accessible Recreation Today) is one of our four pillar programs which provides Nova Scotians with physical and/or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to participate in physically active sport recreation programs. After a long wait we’re excited to welcome back our participants to programs this fall!
OCTOBER IS CANADA’S HEALTHY WORKPLACE MONTH
From October 1 to October 31, organizations from coast to coast participate in Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, (CHWM), a national initiative that focuses on raising awareness around the importance of workplace health. Research from the Mental Health Commission of Canada consistently demonstrates that mentally healthy workplaces can improve productivity, cut down on absences and increase worker retention. The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) believes supporting a safe, supportive and mentally healthy work culture is good for business. CMHA NS offers several programs that help employers boost mental health and improve workplace culture. Learn more: www.novascotia.cmha.ca/ programs-trainings-support-groups/.
NEW EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES FOR NON-PROFITS
Efficiency Nova Scotia is now offering incentives on energy efficiency upgrades for non-electrically heated small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Incentives will be available on select products in categories such as heating, kitchen, and laundry equipment, water heating, agriculture technologies and solar water heating. We also offer free energy assessments. To learn more or to find out if your business or non-profit organization qualifies. Visit: www.efficiencyns.ca/non-electric.
CLOVER DINING IS NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA
Have you heard the news?! Clover Dining is now available in Canada. The new software will allow your customers to scan your businesses QR code, browse your menu, and then place & pay for their order. As we move into the next phase of restrictions, this will help keep you and your customers safe. With so many amazing features, it’s only natural to have more questions; The SONA team are more than happy to chat with you, find out more about your business, and see if Clover Dining will benefit your needs.
INTENTIONAL OUTCOMES FINDS NEW HOME
We are SO excited to announce Intentional Outcomes has moved to our new location at 211 Horseshoe Lake Dr. With the increase in clients wanting to be seen in person we have decided to take the step to move into a new space. We will be offering spaces for new individual and couples sessions. We will be COVID compliant with increased health protocols to keep you safe. There is free parking on site and is wheelchair accessible. Don’t worry we will continue to see clients virtually. For more information please call 902-445-3800 or email us at robyn@intentionaloutcomes.com.
SHARPENING SKILLS AT THE FAMILY KNIFE
Congratulations to The Family Knife Principal Leah Sanford on completing the first level certification in International Trade through the Forum for International Trade Training! We’re thrilled she has achieved this level of professional certification, and did so with high marks of distinction.
DASC BOARDROOMS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
DASC (Dartmouth Adult Services Centre) reminds its friends and partners in the business community that its boardroom and training room spaces are open for bookings! Rental from DASC’s boardroom bookings support its programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Contact Alex at sales@dasc-ns.ca to reserve your space!
