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How our members are growing Halifax

CHALLENGING THEMSELVES TO CHANGE LIVES!

On August 14th brave rappelers challenged themselves and changed lives by rappelling down Halifax’s tallest office building 1801 Hollis Steet. 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. We would like to thank our top fundraising team “High Exposure” who raised over $6,000 and our top individual fundraiser Beverly Jones who raised over $9,000 for programs and services at Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Thank you to Team High Exposure, Beverly and all our rappelers for supporting Nova Scotians living with disabilities at Drop Zone 2022!

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY IRC TURNS 85

To say it’s been a wild year is an understatement. Queen’s University IRC has been working hard to ensure we’re making the most of it. As if celebrating our 85th anniversary isn’t exciting enough, we’ve returned to in-person training across Canada, welcomed new talented staff and facilitators to our team, have been nominated for the HRD’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Service Provider, and to top it off we joined the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Our experience with our partners and the community of Halifax has been overwhelmingly positive. We have proudly served businesses in Halifax with professional development training since 2016, and we can’t wait to return in 2023.

COMFORTING COMPANIONS CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO DEMENTIA CARE

Comforting Companions is pleased to announce its continued dedication to helping others live well with dementia, with the additional certification of ‘Consultant’ for Yvette Gagnon, Founder and CEO. Yvette has trained under world renowned Dementia Care Expert, Teepa Snow and her team at Positive Approach to Care, helping businesses, communities understand brain change through unique, hands-on learning. Now with the additional certification of Consultant, Yvette will help families and individuals better understand the dementia journey by working with them to increase their awareness, knowledge, and skills. For more information call/text 902-430-2233 or visit comfortingcompanions.ca.

REALTORS(R) EDUCATION PROGRAM WINS AWARD

The Education Certification Committee of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO®) has selected the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® as their Education Award Winner for the All About Offers mandatory CE course. The award was presented in Nashville, TN at the 2022 Annual Conference at the General session on August 31.

JDRF WELCOMES REBECCA SATURLEY!

JDRF Canada is so pleased to welcome Rebecca Saturley, Managing Partner at Stewart McKelvey as she joins our Board of Directors. JDRF is the leading charitable funder of research into type one diabetes (T1D), and Rebecca’s experience and knowledge will help the organization better accelerate the most promising research into treatments and cures. Rebecca's son was diagnosed with T1D at age 9 and his determination is an inspiration to her and so many others affected by this disease. For more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of over 300,000 Canadians living with T1D, please visit jdrf.ca, email the Atlantic Canada office at TPoulton@ jdrf.ca, or call 902-453-1009.

DGH FOUNDATIONS' NEWEST TEAM MEMBER

Shannon joined the Foundation this past spring and has been making connections with donors and local businesses while helping to fundraise for a new MRI. As an experienced entrepreneur and philanthropist herself, Shannon has spent the last 15 years developing her communication and analytical skills in business and charitable settings, making her an exceptional fit for her role at DGHF. A lover of all things Local Nova Scotia, you’re likely to spot Shannon at a local café or event, so please be sure to say hello if you see her! You can learn more about Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation by visiting www.dghfoundation.ca or calling her directly at

DASC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF BUTTONS

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Dartmouth Adult Service Center producing buttons as part of our social enterprise revenue! Help us celebrate by putting in an order and supporting our programs for persons with intellectual disabilities! Learn more at dasc-ns.ca.

ATLANTIC BOOKS TODAY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

Atlantic Books Today is celebrating its 30th year of publication. With our fall issue, we focus on a topic that was barely discussed in early 1990s Atlantic Canadian literature: the environment. There were more books on the subject than we could include. In our cover story, environmental journalist Erica Butler discusses the dual need for books exalting the nonhuman world and books lamenting its decline at our hand. We also have stories on reconciliation in Indigenous art books, a 50-year publishing venture, and a new graphic imprint for young readers. That’s sustainability and renewal, right there.

NSBI SUPPORTS MARINER IN LOCAL JOB CREATION

Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for Mariner Partners Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mariner Group Inc. Founded in New Brunswick in 2003, Mariner is a technology company that provides IT and strategic advisory services and invests in the development of enterprise product offerings within the areas of data analytics, automation software, information security, change management, and IT consulting. The company has the potential to create up to 60 new jobs. Based on the maximum growth forecast of the agreement, NSBI estimates that the company could spend up to $14,940,000 in salaries and benefits. Based on this forecast, it is also estimated that the new employees would contribute provincial tax revenues of around $1,959,000 through their income and consumption taxes. Learn more at marinerinnovations.com.

CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED AWARD

Chamber Board member and CEO of Ashanti Leadership, Ann Divine, and Ifeanyi Emesih, Chamber Board member and CEO of My East Coast Experience, were recently honoured with the Platform Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. Divine and Emesih give thanks to their nominator and to the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, MP. Congratulations, Ann and Ifeanyi! We are so proud of you both!

ARMOUR GROUP UNVEILS 60-FOOT ART INSTALLATION

Sitting on top of Rise Again, the standalone building featured at the edge of the waterfront in the Queen’s Marque courtyard, ‘Tidal Beacon’ is now open to the public. The 60-foot structure is both an environmental art installation and tide clock, making visible our natural connection with the sea through light, sound and motion. Designed by internationally-recognized artist and sculptor Ned Kahn, ‘Tidal Beacon’ is transformational piece responding to tides, weather and the surrounding environment. ‘Tidal Beacon’ represents a private art investment in the region and is a fundamental piece of the newly-built Queen’s Marque district.

HANNAH HICKS ART 2023 DESKTOP CALENDAR

Following her recent CASE art contest win and CASE conference artist in residence time, Hannah is happy to unveil her newest product. Hannah’s 2023 desktop calendar showcases 12 of her stunning abstract paintings. Hannah’s hope is to bring a daily splash of happiness through her calendar. The custom wood stands are made by LakeCity Works, a social enterprise supporting people with mental health challenges.

SPCA WELCOMES NEW VETERINARIAN

The Nova Scotia SPCA Veterinary Hospital in Burnside is please to announce our newest veterinarian, Dr. Mike Ackerley, With over a decade of experience, Dr. Ackerley is a welcome addition to our experienced veterinary medical team of veterinarians, vet technicians, and vet assistants. As a full-service hospital open to everyone, Dr. Ackerley is excited to offer services including preventative medicine, dental surgeries, and wellness check ups to Halifax's cats and dogs.

WELCOMING SEVEN NEW TRAINERS AT PROEDGE

After rebranding, rebuilding, and renovating at the height of the pandemic, 2022 has become a big year for Proedge Elite Training. With the various supports we offer at Proedge, many certified personal trainers are now discovering that there is a home for them to build and grow their training career. So far this year, we have welcomed seven new personal trainers to our space: Grace Zima, Tyree Haley, Dere Akindoju, Lindsey Golding, Dusan Miletic, Hayley MacDonald and Cody Demings. We are excited to help them grow and expand their training business! To view their trainer profiles, please head to proedgetraining.com/trainers.

DIGITAL ADOPTION GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES

In the digital age, it's crucial for consumer-facing businesses to develop and implement e-commerce capabilities to remain competitive. Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies. The eligible businesses will have the opportunity to work with e- commerce Advisors to assess their digital needs and help them develop their e-commerce strategies and deploy new digital technologies. Small business can visit CBDC.CA to register and for program details

DUGGAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP EXPORTS TO BELIZE

The Duggan International Group is working with the Commonwealth Secretariat in the UK to manage the Belize Export Diversification project – Capacity Building for Agribusinesses. Company president, Darlene Duggan, will be visiting Belize this Fall to work with Belizean producers on their export market entrance strategies. She will also be working Beltraide, a government economic development organization in Belize. Atlantic Canadian companies interested in importing ingredients such as chocolate, turmeric, sugar, fruit juices, pulses and coconut from Belize should contact Darlene at cdntrade@dugganinternational.ca