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Celebrations for Small Business Week began early when members of the Halifax business community came together for last Thursday’s “Networking in Motion” event. Currently in its seventh year, Networking in…
Read MoreMarketplace app helps immigrant entrepreneurs
By Brendan Ahern, Chronicle Herald, October 19, 2018. Newcomers starting businesses in Nova Scotia are using an app that makes promotion easy. The Immigrant Business Marketplace App was launched by ISANS during last year’s small business week. On the first day, 38 businesses signed up. Today there are 125…
Read MoreNetworking in Motion
There was great food and conversation at the 6th annual business Networking in Motion at Paul O’Regan Hall on October 17. Over 250 people attended the event hosted by ISANS, in partnership…
Read MoreWhy mentorship is important to business development
To celebrate Small Business Week, we are sharing 5 reasons why mentorship is important to business development: Get guidance from an expert: With years of education and industry experience behind…
Read MoreVisit ISANS’ table at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market!
Our Bridge to Entrepreneurship Program supports immigrant entrepreneurs by helping them prepare and sell products at ISANS incubator table at the Halifax Seaport Market. The program helps newcomers develop entrepreneurial…
Read MoreBetter support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s international trade priorities
Better government support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s efforts to diversify international trade and strengthen its economy, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says.
Read MoreFor this Syrian refugee, proving himself meant business
Immigrant business owner, Khaled Al Hilal, talks to CBC about entrepreneurship, becoming self-sufficient, barriers to employment and how the people of Halifax have supported him.
Read MoreTareq Hadhad on building a successful business in Canada as a refugee
Tareq Hadhad, 26, talks to the Globe and Mail about founding Peace by Chocolate and building a successful business as a refugee.
Read MoreBusiness Voice: Apparent in Foresight
Why Halifax is the Next Singapore: Business strategist Lokapriya Jena identifies critical factors in putting Halifax on the map.
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