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Small businesses, BIG BENEFITS Halifax’s small businesses foster local character, unique experiences and economic support Pg 20

STARTING YOUNG SET THE STAGE #SUPPORTLOCAL How hiring recent grads Neptune Theatre city’s Creating a sustainable is good business Pg 24 cultural heart Pg 26 economy Pg 29

BV_Sept_2019.indd 1 2019-08-27 3:14 PM Join the Halifax Chamber for an adventure to… September 25 – October 5, 2020 11-Day trip for only: CHINA $2,399* BEIJING • SHANGHAI • SUZHOU • HANGZHOU

*Your trip • Round-trip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax (from Toronto) • 4 and 5-star hotel accommodations • 3 meals each day • Deluxe bus tours includes: • Fluent English-speaking tour guides • Entrance fees for attractions

DAY 1: YYZ – BEIJING DAY 5: BEIJING DAY 9: HANGZHOU – SHANGHAI Check-in at the YYZ International Airport Morning sightseeing tour to the Temple of Morning excursion to the Longjing Green for an evening fl ight. Arrive in Beijing, the Heaven, built in 1420 A.D. Afternoon visit to Tea Plantation. Afternoon bus tour to capital of China, by evening. You will be the Lama Temple of the religion of Lamaism. Shanghai where you will visit The Bund, met by your tour guide and transferred to Shanghai’s famous waterfront park. the hotel. DAY 6: BEIJING – SHANGHAI – SUZHOU DAY 10: SHANGHAI DAY 3: BEIJING Fly to Shanghai, followed by a bus trip to Visit the Yu Garden, a maze of marvellous Bus excursion to the Great Wall of China. Suzhou. Visit the West Garden Temple, pavilions, ponds, rocky works and over The 4,000 mile long and 2,000 year old constructed in the Yuan Dynasty. This is the arching trees. In the afternoon you will have wall is said to be the only man-made largest active Buddhist temple in Suzhou. free time to explore the Shanghai Bazaar structure visible by naked eye from the and visit the Shanghai Silk Rug Factory. moon. En route, you will stop at the DAY 7: SUZHOU 2008 Beijing Olympic venues, visit the Visit the Suzhou Silk Factory. Continue DAY 11: SHANGHAI – BEIJING – YYZ Jade Factory and explore one of the fully the tour at the centuries old Lingering Take the morning fl ight from Shanghai to excavated Ming Tombs. Garden. In the afternoon, visit the National Beijing. Then depart for YYZ where you Embroidery Institute to see silk embroidery, will arrive by mid-afternoon the same day. DAY 4: BEIJING a local craft with 1,000 years of history. Sightseeing includes the largest square in the world, Tiananmen Square; the Palace DAY 8: SUZHOU – HANGZHOU Museum, also known as the Forbidden Morning bus excursion to Hangzhou. Take City, home to 24 emperors with 9,999 a boat cruise on West Lake with a relaxing rooms; the Pearl Market and the Summer stop over at the beautiful pagodas. A Palace. must-see for tourists while in Hangzhou.

• Price refl ects double occupancy/Add $500 for single occupancy • Price includes Chamber visa processing fee • 11-day all inclusive tour package plus all air travels (from Toronto) • Includes everything on the itinerary/Optional tours available for purchase • English speaking tour guides on every tour bus $300 deposit required & • Valid passport and visa required full payment due June 2020

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BV_Sept_2019.indd 2 2019-08-27 3:14 PM Volume 28 • Issue 08 Small businesses provide us with the unique character Business Voice is published 11 times a year for members 20 of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and Metro Halifax’s that makes a city an interesting place.” business community. Views expressed in Business Voice are those of the contributors and individual members, — Patty Cuttell Busby, Executive Director, North End Business Association and are not necessarily endorsed by, or are a policy of, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be held COVER STORY: responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. Please address editorial enquiries and changes to information to: Halifax Chamber of Commerce 100-32 Akerley Boulevard Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1N1 Tel: 902-468-7111 Fax: 902-468-7333 [email protected] www.halifaxchamber.com Board of Directors Margaret Chapman, Narrative Research, Chair Gavin MacDonald, Cox & Palmer, Vice Chair Cynthia Dorrington, Vale & Associates, Past Chair Directors Robert Dean, MNP LLP Mark Sidebottom, Nova Scotia Power Inc. Richard Butts, Clayton Developments Ltd. Paul Bent, Self-Employed Consultant Saeed El-Darahali, SimplyCast Small businesses, Faten Alshazly, WeUsThem Stefanie MacDonald, Halifax Paper Hearts Michele Peveril, NS Department of Business BIG BENEFITS Brad Proctor, McInnes Cooper Captain(N) David Mazur, Maritimes Forces Atlantic Roger Boutilier, Nova Scotia Association of Realtors Halifax’s small businesses provide Caroline Wolfe Stewart, The Berkeley Retirement Residences Andrew de Freitas, Canadian National Railway local character, unique experiences Cayla Stryncl, Fiera Properties 20 Christopher Googoo, Ulnooweg and economic support Chamber Staff Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO Nancy M. Conrad, Senior Vice President, Policy Colin J. Bustard, Director of Finance and Administration Becky Davison, Director of Marketing Emma Menchefski, Communications Specialist TABLE OF Business Voice is published by The Chronicle Herald Custom Publishing Department Publisher: Sarah Dennis Editor: Nicole Gnazdowsky CONTENTS: Layout & Design: Peter Ross Contributing Writers: Heather Laura Clarke, Joey Fitzpatrick, Robin Webb, Lia Beveridge, Becky Davison, Kathleen MacEachern, Sara Ericsson Customer Relations Specialist: Jennifer MacLean 04 Events Sales Executive: Wanda H. Priddle 902-426-2811 ext. 1163 • [email protected] Cover photo: Paul Darrow 05 President’s message Copyright 2019 by The Chronicle Herald. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any article, 06 New & noted photograph or artwork without expressed written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited. 24 2717 Joseph Howe Drive 14 Members Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2T2 Tel: 902-426-2811 in the news TheChronicleHerald.ca Disclaimer 20 Small businesses, 28 Halifax Partnership Business Voice magazine makes no warranties of any kind, written or implied, regarding the contents of this magazine big benefits and expressly disclaims any warranty regarding the Halifax’s small businesses 29 Trends accuracy or reliability of information contained herein. The views contained in this magazine are those of the provide local character, writers and advertisers; they do not necessarily refl ect unique experiences and 32 Working for you the views of Business Voice magazine and its publisher economic support The Chronicle Herald. 34 Awards spotlight: Publications Mail Agreement No. 40032112 24 Making room for InterTalk Critical Information Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Systems Halifax Chamber of Commerce. young talent to shine Graduate to Opportunity SPECIAL FEATURES: program opens doors for young people 38 Training and 26 Profi le: professional Neptune Theatre development

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For a full and up-to-date list of our Chamber events, please visit CHAMBER EVENTS www.halifaxchamber.com/events

LUNCHEON: LUNCHEON: LUNCHEON: Deputy Governor Growing a Vibrant Halifax Perrin Beatty Lawrence Schembri SPONSORS: NSAR NOVEMBER 21 SPONSORS: DATE: Thursday, September 26 Chartered Professional Accountants LOCATION: Westin Nova Scotian CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARTY DATE: Thursday, September 5 DECEMBER 3 LOCATION: Canadian Museum of BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WONDER WOMEN Immigration at Pier 21 DATE: Tuesday, October 15 LOCATION: Kitchen Door DECEMBER 6 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS HOSTS: Four Points by Sheraton SAVE THE DATE: THANK YOU TO OUR DATE: Tuesday, September 17 SUMMER SPONSORS: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK CHAMBER 101 OCTOBER 21 – 25 In Partnership with BDC DATE: Wednesday, September 18 LOCATION: Halifax Chamber o­ ce, FALL DINNER: DISRUPTORS 32 Akerley Blvd. OCTOBER 30 LUNCHEON: PRESENTED BY: Stewart McKelvey The Future of Energy ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY: PRESENTED BY: Mayor Mike Savage Canadian Global Cities Council NOVEMBER

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BV_Sept_2019.indd 4 2019-08-27 3:14 PM PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Accelerating trade in Nova Scotia New program aims to help Halifax businesses break into export game @prezhfxchamber

The Chamber’s 2019-2023 strategic plan focuses on creating value and prosperity and as we dive into the Trade Accelerator Program, we will make great strides to grow the export sector of Nova Scotia.”

PATRICK SULLIVAN PRESIDENT & CEO We are partnering with Export needed to go global with their brand. Development Canada and Nova Scotia Another barrier is a lack of con- he crisp days of autumn are Business Inc. (NSBI) and beginning a nections needed to begin exporting Tbeginning and it is my favourite time Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) that their product. TAP participants will be of year. It’s September: the new school will assist Nova Scotia companies in connected with the right people to make year beckons and for many it seems like increasing their exports and ultimately this change. the uno­cial start of the year. I hope their sales. This partnership will allow On the third day, participants you had a chance over the summer to the small and medium-sized businesses receive hands-on support from leading recharge, plan for the year and enjoy the of Halifax to break into the export game Canadian export advisors, helping them sun! We are excited that the summer with con’dence through access to the produce an export plan of their own. This months have given us the opportunity to necessary education and connections. plan is developed by the participant over enhance our goal of supporting export The Chamber’s 2019-2023 strategic the next three weeks in preparation for growth in Nova Scotia. plan focuses on creating value and the ’nal day, where it is assessed by the prosperity and as we dive into the Trade TAP team and export advisors. Our par- Accelerator Program, we will make great ticipants will then experience 30 minute CONGRATULATIONS! strides to grow the export sector of one-on-one mentoring sessions which Nova Scotia. will ’nalize their plan to move forward NSBI Export Awards TAP will o›er Halifax businesses an and give them the information and con- opportunity to break down barriers to the tacts needed to go international. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce world of the export sector. Perhaps the TAP has been implemented in mar- congratulates a few of our members who were recently recognized for most common barrier is lack of knowl- kets like Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, their exporting expertise, thereby edge. Many small business owners can’t Calgary and Montreal since 2015 with growing the Nova Scotia economy! a›ord the risk of taking the leap of faith very encouraging results. Organizations Our members were out in full force at required to begin selling abroad. This demonstrate an average growth in export the awards ceremony, showing that program will give participants the tangi- sales of 42 per cent one year after gradu- they are leaders in the Halifax ble skills and steps to broaden their sales ating from the program, with 75 per cent business community. horizon, growing their businesses and of graduates entering completely new Peace by Chocolate improving the overall economy of Nova markets. TAP is having a positive impact won the Business of Diversity Award! Scotia in an accelerated process that on the country and we feel privileged to assists them in developing speci’c plans bring it to our members and the province Totally Raw Pet Food for various markets. in partnership with NSBI. was recognized as the TAP begins with a two-day work- Even organizations who have been Canadian Market Champion! shop designed to teach companies how exporting for years have taken the InterTalk Critical they can build and implement a new mar- program and expressed their immense Information Systems ket entry plan. They use presentations, satisfaction with their new opportunities. were the Innovation in Business case studies, mock negotiation exercises Don’t leave money on the table — keep an Champion! and interactive group workshops to give eye out for TAP applications coming this participants the hands-on experience fall. We’re in your corner! ■

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CLARKE MORTGAGE GROUP TMG COOK’S PIZZA DOCTORS NOVA SCOTIA HEALTHY TOMORROW Clarke Mortgage Group TMG is an Cook’s Pizza is a locally family owned FOUNDATION award-winning Mortgage Brokerage and operated business that takes pride in with o“ces in Dartmouth, Truro and knowing our regular customers on a „rst Doctors Nova Scotia Healthy Tomorrow Amherst. Clarke Mortgage Group has name basis. We serve delicious freshly Foundation (DNSHTF) is a registered been in business since 2013 and is proud cooked pizzas, chicken, seafood and charity that supports Nova Scotia’s kids to serve Atlantic Canada. David Clarke donairs every day of the week. Choose in embracing active living and instilling in and his assistant Micaela Colbourne to dine-in, pick up or have it delivered them the knowledge, skills and motivation can o™er residential and commercial piping hot to your door. required to be healthy and active for life. „nancing for all of your needs! Damanjeet Shelly Khokhar DNSHTF operates Kids Run Club, a free David Clarke 1727 Sackville Drive provincial school-based running program. 50 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Unit 130 Middle Sackville, NS Kerry Copeland Dartmouth, NS 902-865-1200 25 Spectacle Lake Drive 902-701-4277 [email protected] Dartmouth, NS [email protected] www.cooks-pizza.ca 902-481-4908 www.theclarkemortgagegroup.com RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE – [email protected] FINANCE & INSURANCE – Mortgage Restaurant www.kidsrunclub.ca NOT–FOR–PROFIT GROUPS – COLLAGEN4HEALTH DENISE ALISON – Charitable Organizations SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST Collagen4Health o™ers a comprehen- DRIVERSEAT sive approach to joint health, skin care Denise Alison is a speaker, entrepre- and healthy aging. Health-care practi- neur and comedienne. She provides Driverseat is a vehicle chau™eur service tioners have been asking: what is next in expert social media marketing coaching all about getting you and your car from joint health? The answer resides in our and training to entrepreneurs. If you’re point A to point B quickly and safely. As award-winning, multi-patented matrix ready to create content that will get you the premiere designated driver service in engineered to replenish connective noticed by the right people, get in touch! the Halifax area, we take care to ensure tissue. Hydrolyzed for optimal bio- Social media isn’t about followers. It’s that our coachmen’s priority is your safety availability, licensed by Health Canada, building relationships, trust and gaining and the safety of your vehicle. Driverseat backed by dozens of clinical trials yet loyal clients. is available on demand through our app new to Canada, Collagen4Health is on a Denise Alison or via our dispatch for your convenience. mission to develop partnerships to build Halifax, NS Will Johnston awareness of this revolutionary product. 902-307-1505 Halifax, NS Amy Burnie [email protected] 902-701-8885 Hammonds Plains, NS ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA – [email protected] 902-880-6058 Social Media www.driverseatinc.com [email protected] TRAVEL & TOURISM – www.modere.ca/249671 DIGNITY. PERIOD. Bus/Limousine/Taxi Services HEALTH CARE – Dignity. Period. is a campaign to EYECANDY SIGNS INC. Health and Wellness address period poverty in Nova Scotia. Founder Erin Casey helps communities eyecandy SIGNS INC. is a custom sign CONDOR ELECTRIC improve access to menstrual hygiene manufacturer specializing in a wide Condor Electric’s Donnie Dominix is a products like pads and tampons. More range of spectacular signs. From artistic Red Seal Certi„ed electrician with more than 60 organizations, businesses and boutique signs to industrial way„nding, than 20 years experience helping Nova individuals across the province have the eyecandy team are experts at creating Scotians keep their homes safe and hosted #PadParties since October 2018, e™ective, memorable and exceptionally warm. Just like human beings, homes collecting at least 100,000 items. crafted signs from initial design concepts need periodic checkups to ensure they’re Erin Casey all the way through to production and running smoothly. Call Condor Electric Halifax, NS installation. today for your electrical home inspection. 902-880-4182 Allison Moz Donnie Dominix [email protected] 2705 Agricola Street Beaverbank, NS NOT–FOR–PROFIT GROUPS – Halifax, NS 902-483-7528 Not-For-Profit Groups 902-429-8281 [email protected] [email protected] www.condorelectric.ca www.eyecandysigns.ca INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING – ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA – Electrical/Mechanical Signage

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ALICE McCARRON BUYS SENIOR CARE COMPANY We’re thrilled to announce that Alice McCarron has acquired Home Instead Senior Care, which operates in HRM and the Chester area. Before Home Instead, McCarron was Vice President of Public Relations with Colour. As practice MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION OF NS STRENGTHENS TEAM lead she provided public relations and The Mental Health Foundation of advocate and ’rst found her voice as part business strategy advice to Colour’s key Nova Scotia is delighted to introduce of the Women for Mental Health Choir clients with a particular focus on the Sherri Topple as Executive Assistant and in A Di›erent Stage of Mind 2015. Topple health care and energy sectors. With over Grants Lead. Topple comes to the foun- is proud to be strengthening the founda- 140 employees, Home Instead Senior dation with extensive experience in stra- tion’s relationships with the incredible Care is one of the largest local provid- tegic executive administration, corporate organizations who provide programs and ers of in-home care services, providing growth and communications in the IT, services across Nova Scotia while provid- highly personalized support to seniors oil and gas, real estate and engineering ing hope and eradicating stigma sur- and their families. sectors. She is a passionate mental health rounding mental illness and addiction.

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SOCIAL MEDIA DAY A SUCCESS! Social Media Day Halifax 2019, a collabo- ration of Twirp Communications Inc. and Daley Progress Inc., was a resounding success. The one-day social media con- ference for the Halifax small business community featured content from 16 local marketing experts, including Dartmouth born Rodney Habib, known worldwide for his pet health activism. “We were proud to welcome 270 small businesses this year for SMDH19 and focus on what’s work- ing in social media for local businesses,” says Founder and Chair, Anita Kirkbride. Regretting not attending? Photos are available at www.socialmediadayhalifax. com and while you’re there, sign up for updates on upcoming events.

STAIR HEROES This November the Lung Association of Nova Scotia will be o›ering a brand new event for people looking to do something fun with their families while supporting lung health in Nova Scotia. NEW VISITOR EXPERIENCES & NEW HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS Stair Heroes is a new stair climb event, LAUNCHED AT HALIFAX CITADEL in partnership with the Halifax Regional Visitors to the Halifax Citadel National century and explore ’ne, locally-made Fire and Emergency. Join us as we climb Historic Site will now be able to experi- spirits. Compass Distillers has created the stairs of one of the highest buildings ence the past and taste the present. The three brand new spirits speci’cally for in Halifax! Open to all abilities, the stair Halifax Citadel Society in partnership the Citadel Distilled Experiences. Daily climb will feature a day of fun activities — with Compass Distillers are proud to Ration Rum, Noon Gun Gin and Fort bouncy castles, super heroes, music, food o›er The Citadel Distilled Experiences. George Genever are all aged on-site at and an epic battle for the best time among These informative and interactive expe- the Halifax Citadel. Visitors will get to the top ’re’ghters! For more information riences will allow guests to see what life sample each specially handcrafted spirit visit www.ns.lung.ca was like for British soldiers in the 19th during the experience.

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ROGER SINCLAIR APPOINTED NEW CHAIR OF THE CALU BOARD SBW Wealth Management & Employee Bene ts is pleased to announce Roger Sinclair’s appointment to Chair of the Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU) for 2019-2020. Sinclair, a Founder and Partner at SBW, WELCOME BACK, AMERICAN AIRLINES has spent 37 years providing practical American Airlines and its passengers “We’re happy to have American Airlines ’nancial advice to clients throughout celebrated at Halifax Stan’eld as service back in Halifax serving our region once Atlantic Canada. Roger is the ’rst Nova to Philadelphia, a popular U.S. destina- again,” said Joyce Carter, President Scotian to chair CALU. During his term tion and strategic hub to points beyond, and CEO of Halifax International he will focus on promoting civic and was reintroduced. The non-stop service Airport Authority (HIAA). “Having political involvement as a core value of between Philadelphia and Halifax allows destinations like Philadelphia and New the CALU membership. American travellers to easily visit the York LaGuardia provides more options for Maritimes, while o›ering Maritimers an travellers with the added bene’t of boost- THREE AWARD WINNERS opportunity to access all that Philadelphia ing inbound trade and tourism to our own RECOGNIZED AT DIGITAL and its connecting cities have to o›er. region,” she said. NOVA SCOTIA’S 4TH DIGITAL DIVERSITY AWARDS Hosted on June 3 in partnership with BATHERSON NAMED 2019 ‘100 ENTREPRENEURS the Centre for Women in Business at EDUNOVA’S INTERIM PLANTING SEED$’ YOUTH Volta, the Digital Nova Scotia Digital PRESIDENT AND CEO PITCH COMPETITION WINNER Diversity Awards highlight, recognize Business and community leader Rob ANNOUNCED and pro’le female leaders and diversity Batherson will become the interim Three ’nalists pitched their business champions in Nova Scotia’s ICT and digi- President and Chief Executive O­cer to a room of business owners, senior tal tech community. By providing a stage of EduNova Co-operative Ltd. He is leaders, youth/entrepreneur support to recognize and acknowledge change taking over from Wendy Luther who was organizations and youth spectators at makers, these awards aim to inspire the announced earlier this month as the new Saint Mary’s University at the 2019 100 current and future workforce. A selec- President and Chief Executive O­cer of Entrepreneurs Planting Seed$ event tion committee comprised of industry the Halifax Partnership. “It’s a tremen- on June 11. All three ’nalists presented a members reviewed and assessed nomina- dous honour to be asked to lead EduNova compelling business case and ultimately tions and Digital Diversity Awards were at the beginning of its new 2019-2023 one winner brought home $20,000 in presented to winners in the following strategic plan, focused on a clear vision of cash and in kind services to move his categories: a Nova Scotia where students of all walks business forward. Congratulations Thian Power IT Up: Next Generation Leadership of life and backgrounds can study, stay Carman from Meadow’s Brothers’ Farm. Winner: Eilidh Lindsay-Sinclair, Director, and thrive,” said Batherson. “EduNova The 19-year-old winner is a farmer from Operations, CloudKettle Women Leaders in the Digital Economy has a great team with committed mem- Digby, N.S. Carman manages over Winner: Kim Scarvelli, Owner, bers and partners and I look forward to 202 acres of land on a four-season farm. Trust Communications Inc. working with them to advance social and Thian is going to use the money to pur- Diversity Champion of the Year economic growth in our province through chase a hay baler that will help double Winner: Dalhousie University’s Faculty of international education.” his production. Computer Science

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FIN OUTDOOR SUCCESS AIR CANADA VOTED BEST FIN Outdoor kicked o› the Summer AIRLINE IN NORTH AMERICA of Sing-Alongs in the Halifax Public We are incredibly honoured to announce Gardens with Grease on July 5. Nearly that Air Canada has been voted Best 1,000 ’lm lovers came out for an electric Airline in North America at the 2019 movie musical night! It was no sur- Skytrax World Airline Awards for the prise to spot pink ladies and T-birds, as eighth time in 10 years. The airline was many ’lm-goers dressed up for the FIN also the recipient of awards for World’s Outdoor Costume Contest — the lucky Best Business Class Lounge Dining, Best winner took home the Big Binge full Business Class in North America, Best festival pass to FIN Atlantic International Airline Sta› in Canada and Best Airline Film Festival. Popcorn was available Cabin Cleanliness in North America. On throughout the night as the crowd sang, behalf of all 33,000 of us at Air Canada, cheered and clapped their way through we humbly thank you. These awards are a the movie. FIN could not have asked for heartening con’rmation of the dedication a better evening to begin the Summer of DRESS FOR SUCCESS’ and commitment from all our employees Sing-Alongs! RECORD-BREAKING RESULTS to provide you — our loyal customers — with the best possible travel experience. Dress for Success Halifax launched

RHAD TO DESIGN the ’rst ever in-house training sessions to CO-HOUSING COMMUNITY Team TSB participants of the Scotiabank SEGWAY NOVA SCOTIA INTRO- Local ’rm and chamber member, RHAD Charity Challenge. The weekly training DUCES E-SCOOTER RENTALS Architects have been announced as sessions involved walking, running, Segway Nova Scotia introduced an the local architecture ’rm to work on a yoga, strength training, healthy eat- electric scooter sharing/rental opera- co-housing project in Bridgewater — the ing classes and camaraderie to form tion to Halifax in July, operating as HFX ’rst of its kind in Atlantic Canada. The a supportive team environment. “It’s e-Scooters. Their rental operation will be project would create a unique neighbour- extremely important to provide ongoing a sharing model with a priority on safety hood with added amenities that would support in all that we do with our clients that will have designated geo-fenced be shared by the community. It would be internally, as well as with volunteers who pick-up and drop-o› locations around made up of 25-30 units of medium density continue to support us from the com- the city. If you are interested in part- form including townhouses, duplexes munity such as yoga instructor, Victoria nering with Segway Nova Scotia on this and triplexes with a variety of units rang- Brittney, leading these classes,” says initiative, would like your business to be ing in size from one to three bedrooms. Board Chair, Julie Wisen. “James Todd a designated pick-up/drop-o› location The project aims to be Atlantic Canada’s helped us break our record this year for or would just like more information on most socially and environmentally sus- Blue Nose fundraising!” this new program, contact Max Rastelli, tainable neighbourhood. Owner of Segway Nova Scotia.

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HALIFAX BOOK RECOMMENDED WELCOME TO THE TEAM, BRIANNA! BY UC BERKELEY Steve Foran’s 2019 book, Surviving Digital Nova Scotia welcomes Brianna With experience in stakeholder engage- to Thriving: The 10 Laws of Grateful MacAulay to the team! MacAulay is a ment, communications, marketing, event Leadership was one of eight books named bright individual with extensive expe- planning and fund development, she is to the summer reading list by the Greater rience and passion for building rela- excited to delve into the tech industry Good Science Center at the University of tionships. Ready to jump right in, she is and work with DNS members and help California, Berkeley. Foran, of Gratitude organized, goal oriented and adaptable share their stories. at Work, was over the moon by the recog- with a Bachelor of Public Relations. nition. “With engaging stories, he outlines what gratitude is and what it isn’t,” according to the centre, who describe his work online going on to say, “He describes HALIFAX the research that supports shifting our mindset in a more positive direction — CHAMBER where we recognize how grateful we are for what we have, rather than focusing only on what’s missing or imperfect. By PRESENTS: doing so, he writes, we can feel happier, build social connections, become more 2019 FALL EVENTS LINE-UP resilient to stressors and improve our adaptability and innovation.”

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS Today we are all struggling with keeping up with existing and new terminology as well as expectations in the workplace. Shumba Consulting has been breaking the ice and raising awareness for the need and bene’ts of more diversity and inclu- sion education in the workplace through its lunch-and-learn series “starting a courageous conversation,” and is pleased to announce that it will continue this series throughout HRM in the fall with an awareness tour across Nova Scotia in 2020. A big thank you to CEED and the Halifax Central Library who have partnered with us to bring this conversation to the community. For more information please contact Shumba Consulting at 902-489- HALIFAXCHAMBER.COM 3469 or [email protected]

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HALIFAX NATO WARSHIP WORKING TOGETHER VISIT & CUTLASS FURY 2019 FOR WELLNESS This month, the Royal Canadian Navy The Osberg Health and Wellness (RCN) will host 17 Canadian and allied Group is highlighting Demetreous Lane warships and over 2,000 international Community Centre and the Barefoot sailors in Halifax as part of the Halifax Farmers partnering to create food NATO Warship Visit! These ships and security for Nova Scotians in need. To sailors will participate in CUTLASS FURY, feed community spirit along with hungry Canada’s premiere naval training event. bellies this year, Demetreous Lane Join us at the dockyard for a free open o›ered to support the Barefoot Farmers house and discover what life is like at sea, by donating one third of their commu- including tours of Canadian and allied nity garden. The Barefoot Farmers boost ships. Watch as our sailors battle it out on individual family food security and our the Halifax Wanderers FC pitch for the local economy by helping rural families inaugural CUTLASS FURY Cup. Finally, TART AND SOUL CAFÉ TURNS 2 in HRM grow food and fundraise to come down to the Halifax waterfront and On Friday, June 21 customers and sta› buy families’ surplus. Growing connec- witness an awesome showcase of maritime celebrated Tart and Soul Café’s sec- tion and community, Barefoot Farmers and air power as these ships and aircraft ond birthday with free cake, fun treats donate this beautiful organic food to depart Halifax to begin CUTLASS FURY. (including ice cream sundaes) and all partnering shelters and food banks. More details at @RCN_MARLANT. around fun. 50 per cent of our sales were Way to go everyone! donated to Adsum House for Women and Children.Thanks for your continued CANADIAN RED CROSS support and faith in us. We could not do it ANNOUNCES 2019 without your help! HUMANITARIAN AWARDS FOR NOVA SCOTIA ADJUSTING YOUR SAILS LIVE ART DANCE The Canadian Red Cross has announced Bay to Main Consulting is proud to WELCOMES NEW GM that business leader and philanthropist announce new Cashback World part- Live Art Dance is excited to have Megan Jim Spatz of Halifax will receive its 2019 ners including Efendy Express in Scotia Blanchard join our team as General Humanitarian Award for Nova Scotia in Square, Chanadian Media, Tangent Manager. For over 35 years Live Art Dance recognition of his work supporting com- Strategies, Strong and Free, BSI Cons, Productions has been an internationally munity and humanitarian causes. “Jim Ivanhoe Cambridge (Mic Mac Mall) and known and respected arts organization Spatz is an admired leader, esteemed many more. Cashback World has been that provides its growing, highly engaged mentor and driving force in the commu- listening to local business owners and and diverse audience with the most nity,” said Chris Baert-Wilson, Provincial adjusted its sails to create more custom- innovative dance of our time. As new GM, Director for Nova Scotia with the izable options for engaging consumers Blanchard’s ’rst major assignment will be Canadian Red Cross. “We’re so pleased through loyalty. In an industry reporting to ensure that Halifax’s arts scene’s “best to add our recognition to his many chari- $33 in new revenue for every dollar spent kept secret” gets out to a broader audi- table contributions and tireless volunteer cultivating customer loyalty, there are ence and more people will °ock to see our e›orts over the years.” The awards will optimal reasons to consider o›ering your world class productions. Blanchard is a be presented at the Power of Humanity own customer rewards or re-evaluat- marketing and communications pro- Awards Dinner, a fundraising event ing your current program to see if your fessional with over 20 years’ experience the evening of Thursday, Nov. 28 at the results align with this metric. Reward in brand and marketing management, Cunard Centre in Halifax with proceeds consumers and they will support local account management, art direction and supporting Canadian Red Cross services businesses more often! graphic design. throughout Nova Scotia.

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Small businesses, BIG BENEFITS Halifax’s small businesses provide local character, unique experiences and economic support

BY HEATHER LAURA CLARKE PHOTOS BY DISCOVER HALIFAX

mall business owners are the “Small Business Week is a celebration he’d never seen anywhere else, had a Shard-working people who celebrate of the contributions that small businesses great meal and enjoyed a crisp local cider. every sale, create jobs here at home and make to our economy,” says Sullivan. “There’s an awful lot happening sponsor our children’s sports teams — “Small businesses power up so many of there that wasn’t happening four or ’ve all while putting their pro’ts back into the neighbourhoods in the greater Halifax years ago,” says Sullivan. “That revital- the community as they show the same area and really help to build our economy ization and excitement encourages more support for other small businesses. in micro-locations, too.” people to live in the area and it’s good for Small Business Week runs Oct. 20-26 Sullivan points to the thriving com- everyone.” this year and businesses across the prov- munity of small businesses in downtown Tim Rissesco, Executive Director ince will be taking part in special events. Dartmouth, like New Scotland Brewing, of the Downtown Dartmouth Business Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO Portland Street Creperie, The Canteen Commission, says much of the growth of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, on Portland and Lake City Cider. He and excitement in downtown Dartmouth says more than 83 per cent of their 1,700 spent a recent sunny Saturday wandering is coming straight from its small business members are small businesses with 25 or around downtown Dartmouth. He says owners. fewer employees. he shopped — and found unique items “They’re really making downtown

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These folks work extremely hard and are passionate about what they do. It’s not easy to be a small business owner. I have so much respect for them.” — Tim Rissesco, Executive Director, Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission

Dartmouth a destination that you won’t materials,” says Rissesco. “You know Association, which represents about ’ nd anywhere else in the world,” says the products they’re producing are well 350 small businesses. Members include Rissesco. “You can go to a chain restau- worth supporting.” Good Robot Brewing, Timber Lounge, rant that feels the same in Halifax as it In fact, Rissesco says houses in Lost & Found, Nurtured, Vandal does in Ontario or Florida, but in down- downtown Dartmouth never stay on the Doughnuts, Petite Urban Pooch and town Dartmouth you can ’ nd a local chef market long because it’s become such a The Foggy Goggle. that’s creating amazing dishes you can’t hip place to be — and many of the area’s She says small businesses are essen- get anywhere else.” small business owners are young people. tial in creating liveable, walkable neigh- Rissesco says downtown Dartmouth’s “These folks work extremely hard bourhoods full of charm and personality. shops are gold mines of funky giftware, and are passionate about what they do,” “Small businesses provide us with vintage treasures and one-of-a-kind items says Rissesco. “It’s not easy to be a small the unique character that makes a city an that keep shoppers popping in regularly to business owner. I have so much respect interesting place,” says Busby. “No one see what’s new. for them.” wants to see the same old thing every- “The focus here is on unique prod- Patty Cuttell Busby is the Executive where — you want a unique experience.” ucts of high value and locally-sourced Director of the North End Business Busby says she’s noticing a lot

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The people who run small businesses live here, have children in our schools, volunteer in our community and support local events.” — Patty Cuttell Busby, Executive Director, North End Business Association

more young people opening up small the small businesses starting up — which are classi’ ed as small businesses, making businesses in the area, which is really is a wonderful thing and very re° ective them the engine of the economy.” exciting. of our population,” says Sullivan. “More Business Minister Geo› MacLellan “Here in the North End, our big focus and more new immigrants are starting has daily interactions with businesses of is on food, experience and supporting businesses and we’re seeing so much all sizes and says the province’s business local,” says Busby, adding that millennials growth and enthusiasm.” community has gone through an incred- are particularly good at creating these Sullivan says people in generations ible transformation over the last several experiential businesses — spaces where past — like his father — were likely to stick decades. all ’ ve senses are explored — and have a with a single company for their entire “When I think back to my university refreshing spirit of entrepreneurism. career, but his own generation tended days, the mindset was to get an education “Small business owners care deeply to hop around a little more and move in the ’ eld you’re interested in, get a sta- about their communities,” says Busby. between numerous jobs. Sullivan’s chil- ble job with bene’ ts and a pension, climb “Opening a small business can be risky. dren are now in their 30s and he says their the ranks throughout your career and It’s not easy and it requires a lot of passion generation is even more open to changing retire at the age of 65,” says MacLellan. and e› ort.” jobs and starting their businesses. “That was the way of the economic world Sullivan agrees that the face of small “There’s an increasing awareness of for many years, but now in Nova Scotia — business is changing in Halifax. entrepreneurism as a way to build your and in many parts of the world — things “We’re seeing a lot more entrepre- career and maybe step away from larger are di› erent. People are looking to neurism among younger people and organizations,” says Sullivan. “Now, more develop and ’ nance their own ideas and we’re seeing greater diversity amongst than 90 per cent of Canadian businesses to hire people instead of being hired.”

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MacLellan says the province’s engines of our communities and believes dollars here in Nova Scotia,” says Busby. small business owners stabilize our it’s important to recognize the contribu- She says she feels strongly about economy, learning from their successes tions they make — in our neighbourhoods supporting small businesses — not just and failures as they forge new paths. and across the province. during Small Business Week, but every He says entrepreneurship is why many “They employ our people and almost week of the year — describing them as international students are choosing to all of their money stays right here in the “the lifeblood of our communities.” stay and why many young people who province,” says Rissesco. “Small busi- “We need to keep supporting and would normally have left Nova Scotia ness owners are the people you’ll see at encouraging our local small businesses are choosing to make a life here in their hockey practices and dance recitals and because the bene’t to our communities home province. the ’rst ones to step up for fundraisers.” is huge,” says Busby. “We also need to “We now have post-secondary Busby says small business owners continue to support more diversity and programs and government programs that create more jobs and add more value to inclusion in small business development show young people how entrepreneur- our communities than any other sector. and open up opportunities for everyone. ship is a viable option that puts food on “By supporting your local small That can only make us stronger.” the table,” says MacLellan. “It’s been a businesses, you’re supporting your Whether you’re sticking to shops, remarkable journey and it’s really been community,” says Busby. “The people services and restaurants in Halifax or incredible to be a part of it.” who run small businesses live here, have venturing to towns and villages across While red-tape reduction policies children in our schools, volunteer in our Nova Scotia, MacLellan says you’re sure are helpful to small business owners, community and support local events.” to ’nd small businesses worth celebrat- MacLellan says, surprisingly, they’re not She says Small Business Week is a ing. You won’t just be making a trans- the most important way the government great opportunity to shine a spotlight action — you’ll be using your dollars to can show up for them. on the importance of small businesses. show your support for local. “What I hear the most from small After all, she adds, the small businesses “Travel anywhere around the prov- business owners is that, from a govern- in north end Halifax support not just the ince and take a look at what remarkable ment perspective, they don’t want any local economy, but that of the province as things our small business owners are surprises,” says MacLellan. “When it a whole. doing — all because they want a better comes to taxes and fees, they want to “When you buy from small, inde- Nova Scotia,” says MacLellan. “We’re know what the rules are and follow them. pendent businesses, you’re keeping your really doing something special here.” ■ They want a consistent environment without anything being sprung on them.” Online shopping may continue to take away business from local shops and MacLellan says the laws of supply and demand are always going to hold true, as consumers °ock to big-box stores for the lowest prices. But he believes it’s important to support the small business owners who are o›ering something more valuable than discounts. “Many small business owners are taking big risks — even sacri’cing their own personal ’nances — and putting their blood, sweat and tears into their business,” says MacLellan. “Take a look around at the small businesses in your area and support them, because they’re supporting us.” Sullivan says he can walk to quite a few restaurants and stores from his home and all of them are small businesses. He hopes to see them busier than ever during Small Business Week. “We all need to be more aware of the local businesses in our area,” says Sullivan. “Whenever you’re buying local, eating in local restaurants and picking up local beer, cider or wine, you’re contrib- uting to the local economy — and that’s what’s going to make us stronger.” Rissesco agrees that small busi- nesses are economic generators and the

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langstrup/123rf Making room for young talent to shine Graduate to Opportunity program opens doors for young people By Joey Fitzpatrick

arrington Consulting is landing new smaller companies like ours that make discover the great things that an energetic, Bbusiness and expanding its horizons room for this talent to shine. We hire a well-educated grad can do for their busi- with the help of three recent university new grad every year, but the Graduate to ness,” says Labi Kousoulis, Minister of graduates. Opportunity program has given us the the Department of Labour and Advanced “Being able to hire new grads has capacity to hire more than one.” Education. “These new grads are opening o›ered us a new outlook,” says Nadia Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) is a up new possibilities for their employers Dajani, Associate Partner at Barrington provincial funding program that provides and strengthening Nova Scotia’s economy Consulting. “They have given us the a two-year salary subsidy to small busi- at the same time.” opportunity to expand our service o›er- nesses, start-ups, social enterprises and Barrington Consulting is seeing this ings and clientele base.” non-pro’ts who hire a recent grad within ’rst hand. “They’re helping us grow in other 12 months of their graduation. “Retaining young talent that is ways, too. The senior consultants in Employers like Barrington Consulting grown here helps local businesses to be our company are able to tap into new can receive 25 per cent of their ’rst year more innovative, because they are lever- knowledge with these young employees, salary (35 per cent if the graduate identi’es aging the knowledge of individuals who making us aware of emerging trends and as Aboriginal, African Nova Scotian, a have been newly trained,” says Nadia. technologies that are important to stay female in a non-traditional occupation, an “GTO not only helps new graduates get on top of.” international student, a visible minority or jobs in their ’eld, it bene’ts the organi- Barrington got to know these new a person with a disability) and 12.5 per cent zations who hire. They are getting fresh employees while they were still in school of the following years’ salary from the insight from fresh eyes when they hire by bringing them on for paid work terms. provincial government. someone so young.” They showed what well-educated and Jobs have to be new, permanent and All three of the new grads have highly-motivated young talent can do. full time to be eligible and the employee applied their advanced knowledge and “Young people today are very entre- must both live and work in Nova Scotia. supported business analysis projects here preneurial in nature and their initiative “Graduate to Opportunity has at home and as far a’eld as Edmonton and drive is a tremendous bene’t to already helped more than 550 employers and Texas.

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two years, Proposify increased from 20 to 70 sta›. “A big part of my role is debunking geek-speak,” Shea says. “I break down Recent GTO program technical language so that our customers grads Charles MacGregor can make sense of things. But we make and Lauren Murray. it fun. We crack jokes, we send GIFS. All it takes is a look around our o­ce to see that we are very a young team.” Melissa Gunn, Manager of Customer Support at Proposify challenges other employers to hire and see ’rst-hand, the value in having well educated recent grads on your team. “They are extremely, hardworking, dedicated and passionate,” says Gunn. “We run a very transparent business and that is something that millennials appreciate. As long as you support their Contributed best skills and the development of their potential you will get an amazing work- The „exibility and wide variety of work is a great t for force and amazing results.” grads like us who are eager to test all of our skills.” Proposify has hired six recent grads with the help of GTO. — Charles MacGregor, Consultant, Barrington Consulting “The GTO program is an exceptional opportunity to hire talented people into the industry,” says Gunn. “It is a good “One of our new grads reached into that program is a corporate residency, source of talent. When we hired Lukas their own network and made us a client so she did her residency at Barrington he hit the ground running with minimal connection in Newfoundland that prom- Consulting and the company was able to training, talking to our customer base was ised us a project in another jurisdiction,” keep her on with help from GTO. so natural for him. It was what we needed explains Nadia. “In this case the new The new hires are helping the com- when we had a smaller team at the time. grad had a direct impact on our revenue.” pany grow in other ways as well, Dajani He knew our brand voice better than we That grad was Charles MacGregor, points out. did.” Consultant and Dalhousie Industrial “The senior consultants in our com- Originally from New Brunswick, Engineering grad. pany are able to tap into new knowledge Lukas is excited to make Nova Scotia “As recent grads at the company we with these young employees, making us home. have such dynamic roles,” he explains. aware of emerging trends and technolo- “I think Nova Scotia is an untapped “The °exibility and wide variety of work gies that are important to stay on top of.” resource for young people to pursue a is a great ’t for grads like us who are Halifax employers are changing their career in,” says Shea. “There are a ton of eager to test all of our skills.” attitudes about hiring younger employ- jobs, there may be a lot of competition — Being a consultant can mean a lot ees. The Halifax Partnership’s most but there are more opportunities than you of di›erent things, according to Lauren recent Business Con’dence Survey found might realize. I see career growth in my Murray, a Dalhousie MBA grad who that roughly four in 10 businesses had no future here at Proposify. There is potential joined Barrington Consulting in 2018. reservations about hiring people with less for me.” “Young people like me choose to experience or entry-level employees, an GTO is in its fourth year and already stay with companies that invest in our increase from three in 10 last year. more than 900 recent grads have been potential,” says Murray. “Recent grads Another company bene’ting from hired through the program. Graduates can are extremely loyal to employers if you GTO is Proposify, a growing Halifax be from any post-secondary institution set them up for growth and success.” based tech-’rm previously known as inside or outside of Nova Scotia, as long Murray focuses on strategy and Pitch Perfect. as they have graduated in the previous operations planning, process re-engi- Lukas Shea, a 2018 Mount Saint 12 months. The program is a win-win for neering and analytics. “I enjoyed recently Vincent University graduate, joined the both the employer and the recent grads, working on a project in Newfoundland,” team as a Customer Happiness Expert as well as the province’s economy as a she says. “It was nice to be able to vali- after graduation and is helping busi- whole. Complete applications are typically date my skills in a di›erent place, plus the nesses around the world understand approved within ’ve business days. project was fun and fast-paced.” Proposify’s cloud-based software that Small businesses interested in Murray completed undergrad at streamlines the process of creating learning more about the available St. Francis Xavier University— a BBA and closing proposals and other sales funding to hire talented grads can learn in leadership and management, before documents. He has been a part of the more about the GTO program at doing her MBA at Dalhousie. Part of company’s fast growth — over the last www.novascotia.ca/GTO. ■

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Stoo Metz Mamma Mia! — Directed by Jeremy Webb, choreography by Ray Hogg, musical direction by Paul De Gurse, set design by Geofrey Dinwiddie, costume design by Bonnie Deakin, lighting design by Leigh Ann Vardy, associate lighting design by Vicky Williams, sound design by Emily Porter. Actors: Karen Burthwright, Julie Martell and Alison J. Palmer. The show will go on Neptune Theatre the cultural heart of the city By Joey Fitzpatrick

hen Jeremy Webb took over as more than others” Webb says. “It’s a “Our corporate partners are abso- Wthe artistic director of Neptune balancing act — we still want to give the lutely vital,” says MacDonald. “There are Theatre on Jan. 1, 2018 he had a vision audience a theatrical experience.” so many ways companies of every size and a long to-do list. High on that list “The idea is to allow every mem- can partner with us and take advantage was accessibility. Since then, the theatre ber of the family to come in and see of what we have to o›er.” has introduced a number of initiatives productions together,” adds Leslie With 90,000 people coming though including American Sign Language MacDonald, Director of Development the doors each year, Neptune o›ers (ASL) interpreted performances for and Partnerships with Neptune Theatre. exceptional brand awareness to local the hearing impaired community and With approximately 22 permanent businesses. A wide range of partnerships relaxed performances for those who have administration sta›, another 66 people are available, including show sponsor- sensory sensitivities. are hired seasonally to work behind the ships, naming rights and ticket packages. “Live theatre can be di­cult for scenes, plus actors and designers hired Show sponsorship comes with a block of people with sensitivity issues or who on a show-by-show basis, the theatre gen- tickets, numerous advertising opportu- are on the autism spectrum,” Webb erates signi’cant employment revenue. nities and the ability to host a reception says. “Relaxed theatre has a number “It creates hundreds of jobs over at one of the theatre’s lounges. Partner of components: house lights are kept the course of a year,” says Webb. “Many companies also have the satisfaction of up, sound e›ects are played at a lower of these people are hired from the local supporting arts and culture, while having volume, strobe lighting is eliminated, theatre community.” a real impact on the community. violent scenes are broken down and Mounting a theatrical production “There is a lot of value in partnering explained to the audience beforehand. and making it more inclusive is a massive with Neptune,” MacDonald points out. We relax our usual house rules to be undertaking and could not happen with- “No matter the size of the company or more accommodating.” out partnerships with the local business what it has to o›er, we can come up with “Some plays lend themselves to this community. something that will work for both parties.”

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The business community also sup- ports Neptune by bringing their teams to the theatre for special events like holiday parties and client entertainment. Marking its 57th season, Neptune Theatre is the longest running and largest professional theatre company in Nova Scotia. It occupies the second largest piece of real estate in the downtown core and plays a pivotal role in the city’s economy. “We’ve done impact studies that show for every dollar spent at Neptune, another is spent downtown,” MacDonald points out. A vibrant arts and culture scene also plays a key role in economic devel- opment. When a company is considering locating in Halifax, it wants to know the cultural and entertainment options avail- able to its employees. Neptune’s fall season kicks o› on Sept. 10 with The Last Wife, a modern re-telling of the compelling relationship between Catherine Parr and King Henry

VIII. A lottery will be held while the show Stoo Metz is running and someone will win the beautiful Swarovski jewelry that will be KAMP — Book by Jamie Bradley, music and lyrics by Garry Williams, directed by Sam part of the set. Lottery tickets will be Rosenthal, choreography by Véronique MacKenzie, set design by Sean Mulcahy, costume design by Helena Marriott, lighting design by Leigh Ann Vardy, sound design by Michael $5 each or ’ve for $20. Doherty, fight direction by Matt Richardson and intimacy direction by Siobhan Richardson. To support the next generation of Actors: Clint Butler, Duff MacDonald and Shawn Wright. emerging theatre artists, Neptune has created The RBC Chrysalis Project, a generation of theatre professionals who In all aspects of its operations — mentorship training program that allows are going to carry on our work. They’re programming, casting, sta­ng and participants to work with Neptune’s now going out and ’nding work with future plans — Neptune is reaching out The show will go on professional directors, choreographers, professional theatre companies.” to all members of the community. musical directors, set, lighting and sound Additionally, the Neptune Theatre “We want Neptune to be a place designers. Each season up to 11 protégés School has been training young actors for where the audience want to come to be come in and work on two shows each, more than 30 years. The theatre school entertained and spend their time and getting on-the-job training. provides an array of programs for chil- where artists want to come and create,” “It’s basically succession planning,” dren, youth, adults as well as the Youth Webb says. “We want the doors to be Webb explains. “We’re training the next Performance Company (YPCo). wide open.” ■

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Discover Halifax Driving growth and success for Halifax together Increasing population and a rising GDP presents opportunities for businesses and residents alike

We are excited about Halifax’s growth talent and new graduates, locating or and the opportunities it presents for our expanding operations and bringing businesses and residents. Halifax saw new ideas and products to markets. The many positive trends continue in 2018, work that we do in bringing people and with three strong years of population businesses here is good for everyone and growth driven by international immi- we can’t do that work without the support gration and youth retention, both well of our investors and partners like the above the historic average. Even with this Halifax Chamber of Commerce. With impressive population growth of 8,544 this support, the Partnership drives suc- new residents last year alone, our unem- cess here in Halifax, helping businesses ployment rate dropped to 5.9 per cent, the grow and connecting talent to these lowest it has been since 2008. Thanks to businesses and then we take that success WENDY LUTHER widespread gains across most sectors, the and sell it to the rest of the world. PRESIDENT & CEO, Conference Board of Canada expects GDP I am thrilled to work with our growth in Halifax to reach 2 per cent this team, investors and partners and our HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP year. They are calling for an even stron- broader business community towards ger 2.6 per cent gain for 2020, the largest the ambitious Economic Growth Plan The past few months have been increase in 10 years. vision to grow Halifax’s population to a time of growth and change for the One of the wonderful and unique 550,000 and GDP to $30 billion by 2031. Halifax Partnership. In May, the team things about our city is the interconnect- We will continue to leverage and promote moved into our new o­ ce at the Nova edness between our people and organi- Halifax’s competitive advantages and Centre, in the heart of Halifax’s emerging zations. I’m passionate about how we can to focus on the power of innovation and Innovation District. In June, I started in continue to very intentionally create these immigration to drive inclusive growth the role of President and CEO. It was an connections for newcomers to Halifax and success across our great city. exciting time to join the organization, and link them to our companies to support with the release of the 2019 Halifax Index, their development and successes. To learn more about Halifax’s Economic our 2018-19 Annual Report The Power Partnership is in our name. Last year, Growth Plan priorities and the of Innovation and Immigration and the we supported hundreds of companies in Partnership’s programs for business, launch of our new corporate website. increasing exports, hiring international visit halifaxpartnership.com.

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RELATIONS STUDENT, NSCC Discover Halifax

Imagine a city where every shop sells Show up to your friends’ and neighbours’ businesses the same items. Costco, Walmart, Boston Pizza, Chapters are the norm. Now and say, ‘I’m here to support you,’ because really to them, imagine a city where each store is unique. the small business owner, it means the absolute world.” A city where small businesses — inde- pendent restaurants, markets, clothing — Becky Davison, Director of Marketing, stores — thrive creating a unique and Halifax Chamber of Commerce vibrant community. These unique cities exist because the term “support local” has been brought to the forefront over the last eight years with the help of local clearly show that they’re supporting the shops that exist,” according to Davison. advocate group I Love Local HFX and community.” “If you don’t go and support them then the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. I The biggest challenge for support- they’re at risk of being gone and you lose Love Local HFX promotes their message ing local that both Stevens and Davison an element of the community that you through a network of local businesses, see is online shopping and breaking con- valued but never supported.” bumper stickers and events throughout sumers shopping habits. “We’re not com- “Compared to a lot of other cities, the year such as Open City. peting against our neighbours. We’re we’re doing exceptionally well,” says According to BDC, 99.7 per cent of competing against online, box stores and Stevens, “a number of jurisdictions have the Canadian economy is built on small foreign multinationals to really preserve reached out to ask us how we do it.” He to medium-size businesses and Nova what local food, local retail looks like,” credits Haligonians with being much Scotia isn’t that di›erent. “So many peo- says Stevens. more aware of the bene’ts to buying ple have neighbours and family that are That was the idea behind the last local, whether it be food, clothing or small businesses,” says Becky Davison, day of Small Business Week, run by the liquor, than when he started. He has Director of Marketing at the Halifax Halifax Chamber in partnership with seen a rapid appreciation and growth of Chamber of Commerce. By supporting BDC from Oct. 15-19, 2018. The contest the movement between consumers and these, it ensures a sustainable Halifax as urged Haligonians to tag a photo while businesses. they in turn support the economy with out shopping local, using the hashtag “Nova Scotians in general have job creation, tax revenue and community #SHOPLOCALHFX. The idea for a spirit to want to support local,” says involvement. Davison is to get the community to think Davison. But there’s still work to be done. “No de’nition of local is ever going about the value of spending their dollars “Show up to your friends’ and neighbours’ to be perfect and have everyone agree locally. I Love Local HFX based Open businesses and say, ‘I’m here to support to it,” says Gordon Stevens, founder of City around the same premise. Open City you,’ because really to them, the small I Love Local HFX. The most important is a day when many local businesses run business owner, it means the absolute question to ask is whether the pro’ts promotions for the day, such as restau- world.” stay in the region. “The business needs rants selling bite-size tasters out their We hope you can join us for the to be locally owned and operated,” says back door, to “give the community rea- 2019 Halifax Small Business Week Stevens, “they don’t need to sell local sons to get out and explore, to discover or happening Oct. 21–25, 2019. Flip to page products, but they need to be able to rediscover some of the great local retail 31 for a full calendar of FREE events!

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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

OCTOBER 21–25, 2019 Offi cial Partner: #BDCsbw WHAT IS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK? Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship. Events held during the week will bring together entrepreneurs — and those who support them — at workshops, networking events and tradeshows. Small Business Week is about showcasing the amazing things being done right here in our own backyard. We want to provide entrepreneurs with opportunities to learn, make connections, share ideas and celebrate all of their hard work. WHY DO WE CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS WEEK? Small-to-medium sized businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy, accounting for 99.7 per cent of all businesses. That’s a lot of businesses to celebrate! HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? You don’t need to be a small business owner or even a small business employee to take part in all the Small Business Week fun! Attend events, visit your favourite local small businesses and join the #SHOPLOCALHFX movement throughout the week.

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BV_Sept_2019.indd 30 2019-08-27 3:14 PM Schedule of EVENTS: TUESDAY, OCT. 22 THURSDAY, OCT. 24 HALIFAX CHAMBER DISCOVER HALIFAX EVENT KICK-OFF EVENT 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 2 – 4 p.m. Gahan Nova Centre Cunard Centre Did you know that over $1 billion is spent by Visit www.HalifaxSmallBusinessWeek.com visitors in Halifax each year! There are over 4,000 for event details businesses equating to 23,000+ people employed in the tourism industry in our region. Come join us KILLAM HUB WELCOME for breakfast where we will recap the year to date results from the 2019 tourism season and provide 4 – 6 p.m. some tips on how to best position your business in Brewery Market, this fast-growing industry. 1496 Lower Water Street BDC LUNCHEON With a combination of newly designed open air 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Photos Discover Halifax space, local food vendors, and proximity to the city’s best bars and restaurants, Killam’s Brewery Canadian Museum of Immigration Market offers an impressive list of coveted @ Pier 21 features for start-ups, small businesses, and professional service firms. EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Join us to explore the new space! Meet the Face behind the business BDC is excited to celebrate small businesses in our community and explore entrepreneurship — WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 Hear lessons learned and get expert advice LAE RESOURCES AND from accomplished local leaders. Buy LOCAL. OPPORTUNITIES Explore the networking pavilion, connect with new opportunities, and learn best practices from 8 – 10:30 a.m. local entrepreneurs! Eat LOCAL. VOLTA & Four Points ROGERS AFTER HOURS Go LOCAL. Join us to learn about how LAE can help save 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. you money, improve productivity and keep your SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES workplace safe. Rogers, 1626 Grafton Street FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE! This event will feature programs and funding Rogers is looking forward to sharing their available to Small Businesses through the newest location in the Nova Centre with their On October 21-26, take a photo at Department of Labour and Advanced Education valued customers. Join us for refreshments and including funding to hire staff, information to networking in our downtown hub. your favourite local business with a make your workplace safe and FREE training #SHOPLOCALHFX sticker, previews for your employees! poster or your purchase. FRIDAY, OCT. 25 PICKFORD & BLACK Post your photo on social media for AFTER HOURS SPEED NETWORKING your chance to win one of our amazing 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. WITH BOYNECLARKE prizes, donated by local businesses! 2 – 4 p.m. Pickford & Black, For full contest details, visit 1869 Upper Water Street DoubleTree Dartmouth, 101 Wyse Road HalifaxSmallBusinessWeek.com Check out Halifax waterfront's newest restaurant, focused on seafood, craft beer and Inviting local business owners to mix and mingle overall great times. Network with the business over snacks before entering a round of speed community and enjoy our unique culinary networking. Make the most of your time by creations. discussing local business trends and developing new connections. www.HalifaxSmallBusinessWeek.com

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Average growth More than 85% of participants, Nearly 90% of participants, of 42% in export have entered new markets declared themselves better sales one year after including China, India, Mexico, prepared to do business BECKY DAVISON DIRECTOR participation Japan, U.K., Italy, Sweden and internationally upon OF MARKETING, HALIFAX U.S. to name a few completing the program CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce Exporting from Nova Scotia isn’t As a small or medium sized business will launch a proven Trade Accelerator reserved for lobsters and tires. Nova owner you may believe that you don’t have Program in 2020. Why will we do this? Scotians are exporting consumer goods, access to enough resources to grow your BDC’s 2017 survey of 700 small and marketing services, forestry materials and business beyond our borders — but this medium size businesses across Canada much more. is where the Trade Accelerator Program revealed that the most successful export- We in Nova Scotia need to start (TAP) Canada comes in. ers share three key attributes: thinking not only about exporting, but what does it mean to export? What is TAP? 1. They see exporting as critical to As part of our 2019-2023 Strategic TAP will transform your business overall success. Gaining a toehold in for- Plan, the Chamber aims to support our by providing your company access eign countries is never easy. The ’rms that over 1,700 members and companies to Canada’s top exporting advisors, are most likely to overcome the challenges across Nova Scotia in gaining knowledge resources and contacts through the and reap the rewards give high priority to and supporting them to access today’s training and support they need to become their international success. international markets and how their busi- successful international traders in their 2. They do their homework before ness can experience signi’cant growth by speci’c business sector. Now available taking on the foreign competition. taking advantage of the new and existing in eight hub cities from coast to coast — Businesses that take the time and e›ort to global opportunities. including Halifax — TAP Canada will be evaluate their competitors in international This means helping your business your trusted partner for global growth. markets before diving in report signi’- and our members realize their global TAP Canada will help your business cantly higher export sales growth than potential to: with dynamic workshops to build the those that do not. right export plan with expert resources, • Navigate complexities of the advice and hands-on mentorship. In very 3. They put resources behind their global trade ecosystem little time you’ll receive the training and export strategy. Hiring at least one • Leverage Canada’s deep trade and support you need to become a success- person focused on exports is associated investment resources ful international trader in your business with high foreign sales growth regardless sector. of the size of the business, the industry in • Access tailored, face-to-face On Monday, Aug. 19, we were happy which it operates or the export strategy it coaching and advice to host the Minister of Small Business and pursues. • Learn about international best Export Promotion, the Honourable Mary In 2017, Nova Scotia exports grew practices Ng, as she announced a federal investment 3.9 per cent (or $186 million) compared to • Accelerate export readiness in trade in Nova Scotia and a partnership 2016. A great start, but at approximately with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. • Develop and implement a new $13 billion in total we are still a long way We are pleased to o›er our ’rst cohort in market entry plan from the Ivany Report target of $21 billion early 2020, in partnership with NSBI and and in fact we are down six per cent from • Expand your global trade footprint our local and national partners. Learn 2012 just six short years ago. and grow revenues more at www.Halifaxchamber.com/TAP

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CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION: KEY ISSUES FOR THE HALIFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Skills & Workforce Development: Positive Business Environment: • Immigration • Federal tax review • Work integrated learning (WIL) • Common-sense regulations • Entrepreneurship & training • Predictable investment climate Climate & Environment: Regional Economic • Natural resources & green Development: energy opportunities • Interprovincial trade barriers KATHLEEN M«¬EACHERN • Federal-provincial relations POLICY ANALYST, HALIFAX WWW.HALIFAXCHAMBER.COM/HCCVOTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

October won’t just mean the start 3. It’s your right: your party support a full federal tax of pumpkin spice everything; it will also Not everyone in the world can say they review? If not, why not? bring about another election season. The have the right to vote in elections. In • What do you see as Halifax’s main Federal election might mean a change of Canada, every citizen over the age of 18 energy source in 10 to 15 years and Canada’s democratic leaders or it could can vote. It’s your responsibility to exer- how will we get there? stay status quo. Whatever your political cise this right. • Climate change. What is your party beliefs (or lack thereof) may be, we at the So, what is the Halifax Chamber planning to do about it? Halifax Chamber of Commerce encour- focused on this election season? Good • Nova Scotia has had a signi’cant age you to vote! We hope that all our question. We are focusing on issues that increase in population due to members take the opportunity to vote, align with our 2019-2023 Strategic Plan immigration. How do we ensure our but for those of you that are on the fence, and with the Canadian Chamber of retention rate will remain high and here are a few reasons why you should: Commerce. what other support will be utilized to Another great way to learn more 1. The results do affect you: further increase our population? Don’t want taxes to increase for your about party platforms is to ask your can- • How will your party support greater small business? Vote for a party that says didates a few questions when they knock and easier interprovincial trade? they won’t. Want to ensure our climate on your door. We have created a few Would the Canadian-wide stays hospitable? Vote for the party that policy-focused questions for you, but feel implementation of the Trade, says they care. If you don’t know who free to ask your own as well! Investment and Labour Mobility these candidates are? Check out their • What current Work Integrated Agreement (TILMA) or something party web pages where their platforms, Learning (WIL) programs will your similar be a viable option? news articles and events should be party support (or continue to support) listed. Also, the Canadian Chamber of and what new funding/programs will • Red tape is often seen as the top Commerce provides a party platform you add to ensure our youth gain the issue facing entrepreneurs and comparison that might help you decide. skills and training needed for the jobs business owners. What will your of the (near) future? party do to ensure there is a decrease 2. It’s easy: in the regulatory environment to • Why does your party believe a First, check now to see if you’re registered enhance business prosperity in predictable investment climate on the Elections Canada website. If you Canada? are you can also ’nd on that same website is important for business? How will where and when to vote. You have options. your government ensure a You can vote in person on election day, at predictable climate for investment? If you have any questions about our an advanced poll, at your local Elections What are your top investment areas of focus for this election, or Canada o­ce or even by mail. If you’re priorities? would like to learn more about voting, not registered, contact Elections Canada, • The federal tax changes for family contact our policy analyst, [email protected] or by phone: 1-800- businesses (2017) caused Canadian Kathleen MacEachern at kathleen@ 463-6868 and they will send you a voter business owners a great deal of halfiaxchamber.com. Just remember: registration form by mail, email or fax. unnecessary stress and worry, will VOTE YOUR CONCERNS! VOTE!

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Photos contributed Innovation in its DNA InterTalk is revolutionizing critical information systems with trail-blazing service By Sara Ericsson

There’s a ground-breaking company AN INNOVATIVE START revolutionizing critical information sys- Oldham says innovation at InterTalk tems in North America from Dartmouth. Innovation is kind starts with a unique customer-based, Their biggest customers are down south, of in our DNA … exact-’t approach that sees its systems but InterTalk Critical Information tweaked and altered to ’t each custom- Systems is making waves in Canada and and we wouldn’t er’s unique needs. harnessing them too with their critical Oldham says they remain the only information system technology. be in business right company in their industry to employ such Company president Chris Oldham now if we were an approach. says the business, which won Innovative “Innovation is kind of in our DNA … Business of the Year at the 2019 Halifax not continuously and we wouldn’t be in business right now Business Awards, provides a place for innovating and if we were not continuously innovating people to do very important work that and pushing the envelope,” he says. goes toward making faster and more pushing the envelope.” The company was founded in 1997 reliable critical information systems that — Chris Oldham, by Larry Hicks and Oldham’s father, bene’t everyone. Eamonn, who implemented Nova Scotia’s “When ’re chiefs, police chiefs who President, InterTalk 911 system in the early 1990s. are getting calls during public emergen- Critical Information Oldham says Eamonn had a passion cies then call us and say they appreciate Systems for e›ective communication and public how we help them, it feels incredible,” he says. CONTINUED ON PAGE 37 >

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InterTalk has expanded as a company, growing their number of staff members to a total of 40 at its Dartmouth location.

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safety and was among those who saw are the launching of an awareness cam- business with Canadian clients and help how improvements to this would mean paign to introduce people to InterTalk show that Enlite is the future of critical improved safety for everyone. in Dartmouth, inform them about what information systems. “[Eamonn] saw that everybody has they do and show them how far the com- “It will be a process for public safety a vested interest in it, so ensuring help is pany’s reach extends. agencies to trust a cloud-based applica- there when help is needed was an import- The business is a diamond sponsor tion for radio dispatch, but we feel we ant goal for him,” says Oldham. of the upcoming Association of Public- have a very solid product,” says Oldham. InterTalk was named Export Safety Communications O­cials’ “Our team is very creative and Business of the Year at the 2018 awards annual conference, which is being held bright and the challenge of trying to solve and does about 95 per cent of its business in Halifax for the ’rst time in 20 years. a problem in best way possible is always with American clients like the California Oldham hopes this exposure creates a something we are looking to do. Enlite is Department of Forestry and Fire bridge to bring more opportunity for our solution for this.” Protection (CAL FIRE) and o›ers after- sale remote technical support. It worked with CAL FIRE during the state’s devastating 2018 wild’res. InterTalk exports “These are the people out there, saving others. So to hear that from them life-saving tools just feels incredible,” says Oldham. to those in need. NEW FLAGSHIP TECHNOLOGY The business also has an innovative Looking to become Nova Scotia’s new technology on its horizon which will next export success story? be the ’rst such system in North America. The system is called Enlite and will novascotiabusiness.com be a cloud-based public safety dispatch product that will use a broadband network to make public safety more cost-e›ective for often cash-strapped public agencies and make it into a service, rather than a product. Oldham says the technology is set to become InterTalk’s °ag in the ground thanks to its ability to source data from related social media posts that are curated according to words selected by police — whether it be gun, bomb, ’re or otherwise. We extend “Imagine as a dispatcher, if you had access to all those social streams and start to see an in°ux of posts about a gun in the mall, for example. You’d also have access to onscreen mapping and would see where congratulations your police units are and choose the closest to send to the unfolding situation,” says Oldham. to our client “All of this is done before any 911 call was made. This saves minutes — an eternity in public safety.” INTERTALK SYSTEMS

IMPACT HERE AT HOME InterTalk, then called Pantel, was This is a well-deserved honour and we are delighted co-founded by Eamonn as a place for his friends and family to work, but the business to work with InterTalk Systems. has grown to become a major employer in Dartmouth. Oldham says it has doubled its sta­ng over the last four years and now employs 40 people and is continuing to experience signi’cant growth. “When we hire people, we see it as YourYour fullfull serviceservice lawlaw firmrm. long-term. Our turnover is almost zero — we haven’t reduced and have only grown,” www.boyneclarke.ca he says. Oldham says the business’ next steps

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BV_Sept_2019.indd 37 2019-08-27 3:14 PM SPECIAL FEATURE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The power of faith in action How two Halifax leaders showed ‘true compassion,’ lifted up their communities By Heather Laura Clarke

They reached out to people who Imam Yousri says it was “a very needed a bit of kindness and now they’re lovely moment” when he was presented being celebrated for turning their faith with The Honourable Mayann E. Francis into positive action in their communities. Faith in Action Award at the AST gala Imam Abadallah Yousri and the late in May — calling it a surprise, but also a Robert Stapells have both been honoured push to do even more. with The Honourable Mayann Francis “One of my main goals has been to Faith in Action Award 2019. build bridges between di›erent groups The award honours exceptional and di›erent communities in order individuals whose work is driven by their to bring people together,” says Imam religious commitment to the faith tradi- Yousri. “As time goes by, we realize we tion to which they belong. need this more and more.” Atlantic School of Theology (AST) It’s the ’rst time someone from the presents The Honourable Mayann E. Muslim faith has won The Honourable Francis Faith in Action Award each year. Mayann E. Francis Faith in Action Award Reverend Neale Bennet, President of and Francis was thrilled. Atlantic School of Theology says this year’s “I hope the award continues to bring award winners, Yousri and Stapells, have people together and serve as an example “signi’cantly bene’ted the wider commu- of what it means to have a healthy com- nity through their outreach e›orts.” munity of people who are involved and “Something that can be really dis- Contributed take care of one another,” says Francis. tinctive about faith-driven community “We’re not all going to be here forever, so leadership is that these people served as I hope the Honourable it’s good to know there are young people vital leaders and provide great bene’t to excited about using their faith for good the wider community,” says Bennet. Mayann Francis and developing their communities.” For 11 years, Stapells was involved Faith in Action Award Bennet says Francis herself is a with the Rector’s Lunch, a weekly remarkable example of a leader using outreach program delivered through St. continues to bring her faith to make a positive impact on Paul’s Church at Grand Parade. Starting people together and her community and AST is grateful she at the sounding of the noon gun, the lunch generously allows them to use her name is essentially a big family meal where serve as an example of for The Honourable Mayann E. Francis everyone is invited — most of whom have what it means to have a Faith in Action Award. no other connection to the church. Francis says the award demonstrates Lovingly known as Bob, Stapells healthy community of the importance of strong ethical leader- organized the volunteers, led the food ship, which is important for faith com- service, listened to guests’ stories of their people who are involved munities as well as leadership in business struggles and served as a skilled advocate and take care of one and government. and problem solver. Nominations are now open for The In addition to his work with the another.” Honourable Mayann Francis Faith in Rector’s Lunch, Stapells worked closely — The Honourable Action Award 2020 and the award is with Metro Turning Point and other orga- open to Atlantic Canadians whose work nizations “based on the conviction that Mayann Francis driven by religious commitment bene’ts he should share the blessings he received a community and improves the quality of from God with those who were at risk.” life for people. Imam Abadallah Yousri has shown In addition to his tireless devotion “Take a good look at your commu- his community leadership not only to others, Imam Yousri has imple- nity and think about who should be rec- through his work, but also his compas- mented new programs at the Ummah ognized for building it up through faith,” sion for others. After a family of Syrian mosque. They include a blood drive with says Francis. “The Honourable Mayann refugees in Spry’eld su›ered a house Canadian Blood Services, a partnership E. Francis Faith in Action Award is about ’re that killed all seven of their children with the Department of Community setting examples for how we make our and injured their father, Imam Yousri Services that is registering Muslim communities better.” demonstrated admirable empathy and families to foster and adopt children and For more information on strength in the many hours he dedicated a partnership with local churches and The Honourable Mayann Francis Faith to Mrs. Barho, serving her spiritual needs Muslim youth that is providing support to in Action Award, please visit and advocating on her behalf. the homeless. astheology.ns.ca/home/faith-in-action.

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THE HONOURABLE MAYANN FRANCIS FAITH IN ACTION 2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Atlantic School of Theology congratulates the 2019 award recipients: Imam Abdallah Yousri and Robert Stapells (posthumously).

The Award honours exceptional community outreach that is recognized as having provided significant benefit to the wider community. The award is given to individuals whose honoured work is driven by their religious commitment to the faith tradition to which they belong.

LEFT TO RIGHT: For more details please visit Neale Bennet, President AST astheology.ns.ca/home/ Ryan Stapells for Robert Stapells, 2019 Award Recipient (posthumously) The Honourable Mayann Francis faith-in-action.html lmam Abdallah Yousri, 2019 Award Recipient

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