The following companies/organizations are Investors of the Cape Breton Partnership and offer services specific to business development.

Micro-Loan Program

Under the Micro-Loan Program, women+ entrepreneurs from across Unama’ki – Cape Breton will be eligible to apply for a loan of up to $10,000. The Micro-Loan Program is made possible by the partnership and participation of the Cape Breton Partnership, Sydney Credit Union, East Coast Credit Union, Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Strait Area Chamber of Commerce, Centre for Women in Business, and Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development.

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902-562-0122

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Navigate

Navigate, located in the New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, aims to foster and keep burgeoning companies in Cape Breton by providing space, support, and resources. Navigate provides: Subsidized office space for early-stage companies Common workspace available to all members The ability to tap into a worldwide network of experts in the fields of business and technology Event programming provided for tenants, members, and the community includes lunch and learns, workshops, hackathons, and start-up weekends

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Megan MacAulay

Project Director

37 Nepean Street, Suite 105, Sydney, NS, B1P 6A7

902-565-1102

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Nova Scotia Community College- Marconi Campus

Located in Sydney, the Marconi Campus offers a range of programs and a friendly learning atmosphere. Students enjoy plenty of open space with comfy seating, quiet study areas, wireless access and computer labs. The campus business centre serves as an incubator for small businesses and provides opportunities for students to work part-time in their field of study, and build their portfolio. It also provides the resources to help them develop their own small business ideas. A new trades wing features shop space, classrooms, offices and a green design, meeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

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1240 Grand Lake Road Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6J7

902-563-2450

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Nova Scotia Community College-Strait Area

Located in Port Hawkesbury, the Strait Area Campus offers an extensive range of programs. The Campus is home to the Nautical Institute that provides Transport Canada-approved marine training. Facilities for marine training include a wave tank, fire training centre and state-of-the-art simulators for propulsion systems, navigation and global communications. Students enjoy a spacious and friendly campus environment, amazing outdoor spaces and trails, as well as excellent recreation fitness and entertainment services that are offered in the area year-round. The Strait Area Campus also offers programs in Wagmatcook First Nation at the renovated Wagmatcook Learning Centre.

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226 Reeves Street Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia B9A 2A2

902-625-2380

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NovaStream

Nova Stream Productions offers a full range of professional audio and visual services from commercials to documentaries and feature-length films to event A/V and live streaming. SERVICES OFFERED Film & Video Production Live Streaming Live Event A/V A/V Installations Photography UX and UI Design Custom Built Websites SaaS Development Mobile Applications Managed Hosting Theatre Manager Integration Marcato Festival Integration

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

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NSCC – Customized Business Training Solutions

Customized learning solutions to meet specific industry requirements. NSCC offers a wide variety of services, including:

Consulting – Needs assessments, training plans, business process mapping, preparation of technical documents and related training materials
Curriculum development – New curriculum development, customization of existing curriculum, instructional design
Customized learning – Face-to-face delivery both at your workplace or on-campus, online delivery, combination of delivery methods and locations, coaching and mentoring
Online delivery – Create or repurpose existing training content, host online training, provide technical support to learners and trainers
Capacity building – Pre-employment training programs, train the trainer programs, testing and evaluation

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Amanda Mombourquette or Donald Hanson

Community Innovation Lead

(902)-227-7836 or (902) 919-5225

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NSCC – Your Entrepreneurial Self Program

NSCC Entrepreneurship provides entrepreneurial skill awareness and development opportunities for students, faculty and staff. Programs and services include:

Free Entrepreneurial Resources including workshops, presentations, activities, lesson plans, templates, toolkits
Business Counselling –One-on-one business counselling for students, staff and faculty who are interested in starting a business or want to take their existing businesses to the next level. Guidance offered for business plan development, marketing, HR, government regulations and financing.
Curriculum Consulting – One-on-one curriculum consulting and support to integrate entrepreneurship into the classroom (integrating tools such as the business model canvas, business plans, software and activities)
College Wide Activities – entrepreneurial activities for students, staff and faculty including challenges, contests and competitions and professional development opportunities
Community Connections – Entrepreneurial Service Providers and Community Resources – we work with other entrepreneurial service providers and connect students/staff to relevant resources and supports, workshops and training events, available in our communities

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Sheri Williams

902-491-8869

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Sampson McPhee Lawyers

For over 30 years, Sampson McPhee has provided innovative and practical solutions, timely and efficient service and a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in all areas of the law to a diverse client base. They provide services of the highest calibre in every area of law, a goal to which the members of their firm are committed to at every level. The success of their firm has only one measure: the success of the clients they serve. At Sampson McPhee, they have long been guided by a tradition of doing the best that they can for their clients by doing good work. This tradition continues to serve as their foundation and their inspiration. Today, doing good work for their clients means advancing their position as knowledgeable, multi-disciplinary service providers with global competence. Sampson McPhee’s lawyers continue to demonstrate their qualities as innovative strategists, well able to handle the complexities of emerging industries, advancing technology and variable international economics to maximum advantage. Above all, their lawyers, students and staff share a common goal, excellence in all that they do. Sampson McPhee vigorously fosters an environment that encourages the individual and supports the firm. The unique qualities that each individual brings to the collective effort are fundamental to the continued success of their firm and its clients and they proudly acknowledge their contributions to their past and to their future.

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66 Wentworth Street Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6T4

(902) 539-2425

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Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

SACOC provides unique opportunities for businesses to promote and develop through advertising, seminars, trade shows, networking and events. It also provides access to member discounts on business expenses such as group insurance, point of sale systems, advertising, etc., in addition to 15-20 training courses each year to help businesses be more efficient and grow. SACOC annually hosts a “Small Business Road Show” that engages SMEs and service providers in rural communities across rural Cape Breton. The objective is to build awareness of the many services provided to SMEs and new entrepreneurs. SACOC periodically hosts women leadership events that provide networking and skill development opportunities for women in business and leadership.

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Tanya Felix

902-625-1588

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Sydney Credit Union

We are a financial cooperative committed to providing programs and services which enhance the economic and social well being of our members and our community. As a Sydney Credit Union member, you have access to a complete and competitive line of financial products and services – and the convenience of our three full service branches, one in Sydney, one in Sydney River and now one in Whitney Pier. We offer personal and commercial loans, mortgages, chequing and savings accounts, MasterCard® products including CHOICE REWARDS®, RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs, GICs, Internet and telephone banking, and several money savings package plans, suited to meet your financial needs.

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95 Townsend St. Sydney, NS B1P 6K3

(902) 562-5593

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RBC – Preparing for Business Transition

Your RBC Business Advisor will work with you to:   Understand your business owner needs and goals, whether you want to grow or sell your business, or plan for your next adventure Complete a complimentary Business Owner Plan Discuss the right financial products and solutions to take you to the next stage in your journey

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Research and Development Tax Credit

This credit offers tax relief to Nova Scotia corporations that incur qualified scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) expenditures made in Nova Scotia, as defined by the federal Income Tax Act. The credit is administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is claimed in conjunction with federal SR&ED tax credits. The Nova Scotia credit should be claimed on Schedule 340 for taxation years 1998 and later. A 15 per cent rate is applicable to all corporations that incur SR&ED expenditures in Nova Scotia, regardless of size. Eligibility: This credit is based on qualified expenditures eligible for the federal SR&ED tax credit: R&D credit applicant is advised to prepare the federal SR&ED credit filing in preparation for the provincial credit – Federal credit is claimed on form T661 – Nova Scotia tax credit is claimed on schedule 340 of your Nova Scotia T2 form The federal credit rules are detailed and potential claimants are advised to review federal documentation regarding the SR&ED credit

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Rights Management Program

SOCAN administers and protects the performing and reproduction rights of more than 150,000 songwriters, music publishers, composers, and visual artists. We offer an integrated approach to rights management and compelling solutions for our rights holders’ reproduction and performing rights. Through reciprocal agreements with more than 100 copyright collectives in 214 countries, we collect and distribute royalties internationally for the use of copyrighted works, connecting millions of creators worldwide. SOCANs Rights Management includes Performing Rights and Reproduction Rights.

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866-307-6226

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Safety Check Inspections

Safety Check Inspections is an Occupational Health & Safety Training & Consulting Company, specializing in Confined Space Rescue. Locally owned and operated in Sydney, NS. “Tradesmen Training Tradesmen”   Services offered: OH&S Training  – NS Fall Protection, First Aid, Confined Space, AWP, Forklift, WHMIS, Scaffolding, Online Training, Professional Development Training, Energy Safety Canada Courses (Alberta Oil Sands Courses) Safety Consulting, Safety Advisors, Confined Space Rescue, Technicians Gas Monitor Calibrations, Equipment Rentals.

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Jennfier Fahey

270 Stable Drive Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

902-562-6110

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Scotians Global Advisors Program

Scotians is a global network of individuals passionate about Nova Scotia. Passionate about our economic success and the entrepreneurs that drive it. Made up of a diverse group of Nova Scotians, expats, friends, and alumni in over 20 countries, Scotians work to leverage their collective global experience to help us deliver brighter outcomes for all Nova Scotians. The Scotians Global Advisors Program supports Nova Scotia businesses looking to build their export capacity, improve their global competitiveness and/or enhance their global connections in support of their export goals. The Program facilitates introductions to experienced international business professionals with expertise relating to the needs identified by your business.   Find your Advisor at: Scotians.ca

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Wanda MacLean


902-227-7144

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Screen Nova Scotia

Screen Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit membership organization representing over 2,000 people working in film, television and animation across the province. Membership includes producers, service providers, local cast and crew, unions and guilds, and industry organizations.  Screen Nova Scotia works with and advocates on behalf of the screen-based industry in Nova Scotia to build long-term economic and cultural sustainability of the sector, and to create opportunities for the film, television, and digital media content creators based in the province. Services provided for include business development training, attendance at conferences and trade missions, research and information on funding programs provided by various partners.

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Laura Mackenzie

902-405-1499

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Sell to the Government of Canada

Learn about selling to the Government of Canada. This event calendar can help you find learning opportunities held in your area or even online.

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SENNS – Impact Investment Fund

The Social Enterprise Network of Nova Scotia (SENNS) has launched Nova Scotia’s first Impact Investment Fund, in partnership with the national Social Enterprise Ecosystem Project (S4ES), managed by SENNS partner, the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. Financing is available for social enterprises who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined on the Fund application form. The maximum amount of financing available is up to $15,000 per applicant.

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Chloe Donatelli

902-322-0985

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SENNS-Research

The Social Enterprise Network of Nova Scotia (SENNS) is a non-profit member led society working on behalf of all of Nova Scotia’s Social Enterprise sector that contributes to the social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being of Nova Scotia. Two reports recently completed by SENNS to assist social enterprise companies are the Social Enterprise Strategy  and the Mapping the Social Shift report that documents the social enterprise network in Nova Scotia

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Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

As a Nova Scotia resident, you could borrow up to $500,000 from a credit union in the form of a loan, line of credit or working capital to start or grow a business. Eligibility is based on your business plan, viability, and character. Acadian Credit Union 15089 Cabot Trail Cheticamp 1902-224-2055 Dominion Credit Union 94 Commercial Street Dominion, NS 902 849 8648 Glace Bay Central Credit Union Main Branch 598 Main St. Glace Bay, NS 902 849 7512 Reserve Mines Branch 2249 Sydney Rd. Reserve Mines, NS 902 849 4583 St. Joseph’s Credit Union 3552 Highway 206, Petit de Grat 1-902-226-2288 East Coast Credit Union Branches Baddeck Branch 902-295-3477 Havre Boucher Branch 902-234-2523 Inverness Branch 902-258-2045 L’Ardoise Branch 902-587-2414 Louisdale Branch 902-345-2015 Mabou Branch 902-945-2003 Margaree Branch 902-235-2659 Port Hawkesbury Branch 902-625-0190 Port Hood Branch 902-787-3246 St. Peter’s Branch 902-535-3101 Sydney Credit Union Sydney Branch 95 Townsend St., Sydney 902 562-5593 sydney@sydneycreditunion.com Sydney River Branch 1280 Kings Rd., Sydney River 902-539-1684 sydneyriver@sydneycreditunion.com

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