Local and National Business Support
to see us into the future.
Please reach out to our Connector team members to keep us informed about the ways your business is being impacted and with your needs, ideas, and suggestions for support.
May 27th, 2020
Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, today announced next steps to reopen Nova Scotia’s economy.
The announcement outlined businesses that can reopen on June 5 and a new grant program to support them. The full news release is available here. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the next steps can be found here.
The premier also announced 200 infrastructure projects across the province that will create up to 2,000 local jobs. The full news release is available here. A recording of the news conference is available here.
May 27th, 2020
Are you an agribusiness, or research group or organization specializing in agriculture? You could receive up to $14,000 to hire a Canadian youth! Check out the program details here.
May 26th, 2020
We've prepared a list of who provides PPE in Cumberland County so you can source your required materials locally (and efficiently)!
May 21st, 2020
Check out our latest summary of current Provincial and Federal programs available to support your business.
April 29th, 2020
In the Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector? Here's a great summary of programs for you.
April 24th, 2020
Here's a convenient summary of all Federal and Provincial programs currently available to small business.
April 16th, 2020
Please read our latest press release here on the newest resource announcements.
April 10th, 2020
The Nova Scotia Government has opened applications for their Small Business Impact Grant. You can find details on the grant and the application process here.
April 9th, 2020
Please read our latest press release here. You can find a detailed summary of Financial Relief for Canadians here.
April 7th, 2020
Have questions about your business insurance? Check out this webinar being held Thursday, April 9th at 2:00 pm. More information can be found here.
April 2nd, 2020
Check out our summary on the Federal Wage Subsidy and other Federal and Provincial measures for business.
Also, check out this summary from the Halifax Chamber on current resources available to businesses and individuals,
April 2nd, 2020
Please see an update from our CEO Jonathan McClelland on the continuing efforts in the forestry sector.
March 28th, 2020
Have questions regarding Dr. Strang's order? Take a look at this FAQ which clarifies many of the common questions.
March 27th, 2020
Please read our latest press release on local and national support for businesses here.
March 27th, 2020
Labour and Advanced Education has released a summary of resources and answers to common questions which may be useful to you and your business. You can find it here.
To help businesses forecast changes to projected Cash Flow, a spreadsheet has been developed by our consultant Jason Steele. You can find the Excel file, with instructions on sheet five, here.
March 25th, 2020
BDC has released an excellent Webinar on 'How to Cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your Business'. You can find the recording here.
March 24th, 2020
Have questions around EI benefits for you and your staff? Take a look at this handy FAQ.
March 23rd, 2020
Please see our latest press release on Government supports for small business to date. You can find it here.
March 21st, 2020
Yesterday the Government of Nova Scotia announced Provincial supports for business and students, announcing loan deferrals and other measures. You can find more details on this here.
March 20th, 2020
If you are a Canadian manufacturer or business that can assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies, your help is needed. If you can say yes to the following, the Government of Canada wants to hear from you.
March 20th, 2020
We've compiled a list of valuable resources for you in this uncertain time. Please take a look through the links and resources below that may help answer some of your questions.
Information regarding employment insurance, labour program and federally regulated workplaces, and the work sharing program (Employment and Social Development Canada – ESDC):
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
Additional information - Work-Sharing Program - Temporary special measures for the downturn in business due to COVID-19:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing/temporary-measures-forestry-sector.html
Information for Canadian exporters (EDC):
https://www.edc.ca/en/campaign/coronavirus-covid-19.html
Deloitte has a page of useful documents. And also the following resources:
COVID-19: Managing Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
COVID-19: Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis
COVID-19: Practical Workforce Strategies that Put Your People First
MarsDiscovery District has put together a ‘collection’ - a set of tools and tactics startups can use to prepare, plan and respond to the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19):
https://learn.marsdd.com/topic/covid-19-collection/
McInnes Cooper has some great information about employer obligations during COVID-19:
www.mcinnescooper.com/publications/coping-with-covid-19-work-19-employer-faqs/
Government of Canada - COVID-19 - Benefits & Services and how to access them:
www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
Government of Canada - Resources for Canadian Businesses:
www.canada.ca/en/services/business/maintaingrowimprovebusiness/resources-for-canadian-businesses.html
Working Remote:
Notion has curated an incredible remote work wiki, with top reads, tools and resources all in one place.
Zapier's been remote since 2011 — their ultimate guide to remote work may be helpful.
Alice Goldfuss shared some tips for maintaining mental health as you may remote work in the time of corona.
March 19th, 2020
Press release from the Connector outlining several items from the economic plan released yesterday can be found here.
March 18th, 2020
Canada has released an Economic Response plan to help businesses and individuals through the COVID-19 crisis. Please visit the Government of Canada's website here for a full breakdown of their current plan.
May 27th, 2020
Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, today announced next steps to reopen Nova Scotia’s economy.
The announcement outlined businesses that can reopen on June 5 and a new grant program to support them. The full news release is available here. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the next steps can be found here.
The premier also announced 200 infrastructure projects across the province that will create up to 2,000 local jobs. The full news release is available here. A recording of the news conference is available here.
May 27th, 2020
Are you an agribusiness, or research group or organization specializing in agriculture? You could receive up to $14,000 to hire a Canadian youth! Check out the program details here.
May 26th, 2020
We've prepared a list of who provides PPE in Cumberland County so you can source your required materials locally (and efficiently)!
May 21st, 2020
Check out our latest summary of current Provincial and Federal programs available to support your business.
April 29th, 2020
In the Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector? Here's a great summary of programs for you.
April 24th, 2020
Here's a convenient summary of all Federal and Provincial programs currently available to small business.
April 16th, 2020
Please read our latest press release here on the newest resource announcements.
April 10th, 2020
The Nova Scotia Government has opened applications for their Small Business Impact Grant. You can find details on the grant and the application process here.
April 9th, 2020
Please read our latest press release here. You can find a detailed summary of Financial Relief for Canadians here.
April 7th, 2020
Have questions about your business insurance? Check out this webinar being held Thursday, April 9th at 2:00 pm. More information can be found here.
April 2nd, 2020
Check out our summary on the Federal Wage Subsidy and other Federal and Provincial measures for business.
Also, check out this summary from the Halifax Chamber on current resources available to businesses and individuals,
April 2nd, 2020
Please see an update from our CEO Jonathan McClelland on the continuing efforts in the forestry sector.
March 28th, 2020
Have questions regarding Dr. Strang's order? Take a look at this FAQ which clarifies many of the common questions.
March 27th, 2020
Please read our latest press release on local and national support for businesses here.
March 27th, 2020
Labour and Advanced Education has released a summary of resources and answers to common questions which may be useful to you and your business. You can find it here.
To help businesses forecast changes to projected Cash Flow, a spreadsheet has been developed by our consultant Jason Steele. You can find the Excel file, with instructions on sheet five, here.
March 25th, 2020
BDC has released an excellent Webinar on 'How to Cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your Business'. You can find the recording here.
March 24th, 2020
Have questions around EI benefits for you and your staff? Take a look at this handy FAQ.
March 23rd, 2020
Please see our latest press release on Government supports for small business to date. You can find it here.
March 21st, 2020
Yesterday the Government of Nova Scotia announced Provincial supports for business and students, announcing loan deferrals and other measures. You can find more details on this here.
March 20th, 2020
If you are a Canadian manufacturer or business that can assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies, your help is needed. If you can say yes to the following, the Government of Canada wants to hear from you.
- You manufacture in Canada and/or have ready access to necessary inputs through your supply chain.
- You have equipment or facilities that can be rapidly re-tooled to meet medical needs, including for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks and surgical gowns; sanitizers; wipes; ventilators; and other medical equipment and supplies.
- You have skilled workers who are able to respond and who could be available for work in the current circumstances.
March 20th, 2020
We've compiled a list of valuable resources for you in this uncertain time. Please take a look through the links and resources below that may help answer some of your questions.
Information regarding employment insurance, labour program and federally regulated workplaces, and the work sharing program (Employment and Social Development Canada – ESDC):
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
Additional information - Work-Sharing Program - Temporary special measures for the downturn in business due to COVID-19:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing/temporary-measures-forestry-sector.html
Information for Canadian exporters (EDC):
https://www.edc.ca/en/campaign/coronavirus-covid-19.html
Deloitte has a page of useful documents. And also the following resources:
COVID-19: Managing Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
COVID-19: Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis
COVID-19: Practical Workforce Strategies that Put Your People First
MarsDiscovery District has put together a ‘collection’ - a set of tools and tactics startups can use to prepare, plan and respond to the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19):
https://learn.marsdd.com/topic/covid-19-collection/
McInnes Cooper has some great information about employer obligations during COVID-19:
www.mcinnescooper.com/publications/coping-with-covid-19-work-19-employer-faqs/
Government of Canada - COVID-19 - Benefits & Services and how to access them:
www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
Government of Canada - Resources for Canadian Businesses:
www.canada.ca/en/services/business/maintaingrowimprovebusiness/resources-for-canadian-businesses.html
Working Remote:
Notion has curated an incredible remote work wiki, with top reads, tools and resources all in one place.
Zapier's been remote since 2011 — their ultimate guide to remote work may be helpful.
Alice Goldfuss shared some tips for maintaining mental health as you may remote work in the time of corona.
March 19th, 2020
Press release from the Connector outlining several items from the economic plan released yesterday can be found here.
March 18th, 2020
Canada has released an Economic Response plan to help businesses and individuals through the COVID-19 crisis. Please visit the Government of Canada's website here for a full breakdown of their current plan.