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This holiday season #supportoursmallbusinesses!

This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week! Learn more at https://www.genglobal.org/gew Global Entrepreneurship Network #GEW2020

Never forget the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Visit the Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) - a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform. https://www.veterans.gc.ca///canadian-virtual-war-memorial

The province of Nova Scotia has provided Public health guidance for Remembrance Day ceremonies. View the guidelines here: https://novascotia.ca//COVID-19-Public-Health-Guidance-for

Did you hear? Canada Business Nova Scotia is now ACOA Business Information Services! Make sure to also follow Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to stay up-to-date with us in #AtlCan! https://www.canada.ca//atlantic-canada-o/services/bis.html

WEKH’s first annual report, The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada synthesizes government, academic, and expert research to better understand the challenges facing women entrepreneurs in Canada, as well as the opportunities to grow women’s entrepreneurship. Read it here: https://wekh.ca//the-state-of-womens-entrepreneurship-in-/

Don’t miss the Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS) Expo Atlantic 2020! Starting September 30th through October 1st. This virtual conference will include a trade show, presentations, B2B meetings, global outlook, and much more!

Deadline to register for the Multi-Sector Virtual Trade Mission to Costa Rica and Panama is this Wednesday September 16th!

Upcoming two-part workshop series from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH): Demystifying Incorporation (Sept 15 & 22). Learn more here:

The virtual multisectoral trade mission to Costa Rica and Panama will take place from October 28 to November 10! Details here: https://www.cbdc.ca//virtual-trade-mission-costa-rica-and-

Not sure where to start or how? Kick-start your business idea by attending a Start Smart workshop hosted by CEED Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development. The next session is September 10th! To learn more about this program visit : https://www.ceed.ca/start-smart-workshop/

Wishing you a happy & peaceful Labour Day!

Don’t miss a chance to connect! Visit our events calendar to find upcoming opportunities for collaboration and skill building! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed

Join an information session with Atlantic Association of CBDCs to learn more about the upcoming Muti-Sector Virtual Trade Mission & market opportunities for Atlantic businesses in Panama (September 3rd) and Costa Rica (September 9th)! https://www.cbdc.ca//virtual-trade-mission-costa-rica-and-

Muti-Sector Virtual Trade Mission to Costa Rica and Panama is happening October 28 - November 10th! Learn more below! Atlantic Association of CBDCs

The Fish Harvester Benefit offers income support to self-employed fish harvesters who are feeling the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period is now open! Learn more about the benefit:

Do you know that ISANS offers employer services? This week they have two webinars for employers! Check out their events calendar to register! https://www.isans.ca/events/

Join EMC’s quarterly energy market update webinar tomorrow! This session provides an overview of regulatory updates, impacts of COVID-19 on the energy sector, and more!

Don't miss this accelerator for early-stage enterprises in Agri-technology!

The 16th annual Smart Energy Conference Starts tomorrow!

August 15th is #NationalAcadianDay! Discover the rich heritage and culture of the Acadian people and take part in the various virtual celebrations! https://www.canada.ca//campai/acadian-day/list-events.html

We’ve made CEWS more flexible! Here’s what’s new for employers impacted by COVID-19: Extended until November 21st, 2020 More employers can qualify Base... subsidy + a potential top-up Calculate your subsidy and get ready to apply: http://ow.ly/pTJu50AVNUS #CdnBusiness #CEWS #COVID19

Applications close for the Ocean Startup Challenge this Friday! https://www.oceanstartupchallenge.ca/

Join us in support of #CanadaUnited a national movement to support local businesses in communities across the country. As part of the movement, your micro-actions can help contribute to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund which will provide small Canadian businesses with grants of up to $5000 for covid-related expenses. Learn more about the movement and the relief fund here: https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/