Business and Workforce Integration
Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN)
Are you an immigrant woman with a business idea, thinking of starting a business in Nova Scotia, but aren’t sure where to start? This program is for you!
Read MoreISANS and CBDC Blue Water Microloan Program
Together, ISANS and CBDC Blue Water have launched a microloan program designed to assist immigrant clients in their business journey by providing the financial support needed to transform their dreams…
Read More2023 Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards
We had an amazing time celebrating our 2023 Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards event at the Halifax Central Library. Immigrant entrepreneurs are an essential part of this province’s economy and overall success.…
Read MoreBusiness Acquisition Support Project
Are you planning to buy or sell a business in Nova Scotia, or would you like to create a succession plan for your business, but aren’t sure where to start?…
Read MoreNew Business Programs from ISANS: Market-Ready and Business Acquisition Support
Our Business Services team has recently launched two new programs for budding and established immigrant entrepreneurs: the Market-Ready Project and the Business Acquisition Support Project. Market-Ready Project The Market-Ready Project…
Read MoreISANS and EfficiencyOne Announce Partnership Agreement
We are happy to announce a new Strategic Partnership Agreement with EfficiencyOne (E1), designed to increase engagement among the province’s immigrant communities with energy-efficiency opportunities. The agreement will see two…
Read MoreCelebrating Asian Entrepreneurs: Tuson Nguyen
To honour Asian Heritage Month 2023, we’ve had the privilege to hear stories from our Asian entrepreneur clients about their journey of settling in and running businesses in Nova Scotia.…
Read MoreCelebrating Asian Entrepreneurs: Will Yang
To commemorate Asian Heritage Month 2023, we had the pleasure of hearing stories from our Asian clients, who are also entrepreneurs, about the experience of settling down and operating businesses…
Read MoreSkilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Project
Are you an internationally trained professional who is having a hard time finding relevant employment? There are many barriers that can prevent you from securing full-time employment in your field,…
Read MoreISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards 2022
On October 18, we were proud to host our third annual ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards at Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall. We want to thank everyone who came out…
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