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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS How our members are growing Halifax
VOLTA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR $25,000 AT THE VOLTA COHORT PITCH EVENT Sixteen early stage technology startups based in Atlantic Canada have been selected to pitch their business ideas during the Volta Cohort Pitch Event on Wednesday, November 24. Following the Volta Cohort Pitch Event, up to five companies will be selected to receive mentorship, resources and $25,000 in investment as part of the year-long Volta Cohort program. Since the program began in 2017, 39 startups have been awarded investment. Volta Cohort companies currently employ approximately 175 people, and have raised over $20 million in major VC financing since the program’s inception. These companies continue to demonstrate the significant impact the program has and continues to have on the Atlantic Canadian startup ecosystem and economy.
BELL JOINS THE PIER AS FOUNDING PARTNER ‘The PIER’ at the Seaport is proud to announce Bell as a Founding Partner and exclusive telecommunications provider for its living lab that will help shape the future of the transportation, supply chain and logistics industries in Canada. Bell will deploy its 5G-ready managed wireless private network (WPN) throughout The PIER so that companies working in the collaborative workspace can benefit from robust connectivity and coverage in a secure environment. Bell’s 5G network, the most awarded 5G network in Canada, will enable IoT solutions at the port that will reliably support business-critical functions with real-time data monitoring and reporting to reduce complexity and derive deeper insights.
FLYING FOR A CAUSE Dimitri Neonakis graciously donated a flight to the links golf course in Yarmouth to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia on October 7. Steve MacLellan, owner of Design Your Future Financial Services won the open auction and enjoyed the 45-minute flight and 18 holes of golf while donating to a great cause. Dimitri also flies children with disabilities in his private jet!
OCEANSTONE RESORT ANNOUNCES HYDROTHERMAL SPA ADDITION Oceanstone will be the first to pair a hydrothermal spa alongside its award-winning lodging and culinary offerings on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The new spa will include best-inclass hydrothermal amenities including a first for Canada with Eclipse thermal cabins, a superior design in aesthetic and thermal experiences unrivalled by other outdoor cabins currently in the market. "When I was first introduced to Oceanstone, it was clear to me that it's a very special place. With its proximity to the region's largest city and, of course, the iconic Peggy's Cove, Oceanstone can hold its own on the world stage. This has provided us with the confidence to invest in Oceanstone and contribute to the long-term prosperity of Nova Scotia and the region," says Dean Leland, owner of the Resort. BUSINESS VOICE
30 YEARS GROWING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Launched by Charles V. Keating in 1992, the Festival of Trees has raised more than $6.5 million for community-based mental health supports and services over the past three decades. Keating was a visionary who believed in a community that could work together to break down stigma and provide support to those living with mental disorders. Many advancements in mental health care over the past three decades are as a result of his early efforts. The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia's 30th Festival of Trees is a testament to the legacy of Charles Keating and his dedication to changing the way people think about mental illness and addiction. For info: mentalhealthns.ca/festival-of-tress.
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