Sponsors


About our Sponsors

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Together, with Atlantic Canadians, we are building a stronger economy.
 
Economic and Rural Development and Tourism's Regional Development and Planning office network helps communities and business organizations participate actively in their own economic development. Working with regional development authorities, communities of interest, and geographic communities, staff continually seeks to capitalize on strengths and opportunities to grow the rural economy.
 
The mission of the Office of Acadian Affairs is to offer advice and support to provincial government departments, offices, agencies and Crown corporations so that they can develop and adapt policies, programs, and services that reflect the needs of the Acadian and francophone community.
 
The Government of Nova Scotia, through its Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Minister of the Voluntary Sector, is committed to working collaboratively with the non-profit voluntary sector.  The focus of this work is to address opportunities for professional capacity development and training, support provincial initiatives that will foster volunteerism, and create the right environment in which the sector can thrive.
 
The Child and Youth Strategy is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Youth Leadership Award at this year’s Celebrating Communities Conference in recognition of the valuable role youth play in building and sustaining our communities.
 

Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ)

The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the economic welfare and quality of life of Nova Scotia’s Acadians and francophones through leadership in economic development.

As host organization, CDÉNÉ is proud to support innovation and the dynamic spirit of Nova Scotia communities. It is dedicated to disseminating sound practices in community economic development to make prosperity the watchword in our communities.

CDÉNÉ is involved in developing communities through government support. It ensures that government priorities, all activities and the outcomes achieved are consistent with the principles related to sustainable economic development. It intervenes in all facets of the economic life of Acadians and francophones: business start-up and expansion, development of entrepreneurship among young people, employability, community economic development, business consulting, occupational training, francophone economic immigration, tourism, etc.

CDÉNÉ’s mission is to assist Acadian and francophone regions in achieving their full economic potential.

Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse
www.cdene.ns.ca
902-424-7230