You may not be surprised to learn the Toronto Public Library system is the busiest urban public library system in the world. In 2018, there were more than 17.5 million visits to its 100 branches. What you may not know is most of the library’s shelving was manufactured here in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. 

2019 was a busy year in Nova Scotia. We celebrated new trade deals, launched programs, recognized Nova Scotia businesses making waves, and shared their stories. Here are the top reads of 2019:  

For many of Nova Scotia’s high-tech innovators, 2019 was a year of growth and investment in the province. While the reasons may be obvious to us, we asked them to share – in their own words - why they chose Nova Scotia as the place to grow their business and raise their families.

Let’s say you need help growing your business, or you have an idea for starting one. Where do you start? You know there are support organizations that can help – but which one? With so many options, it can seem overwhelming at first – especially if you live in a rural area where offices might be geographically spread out. This is where Ignite Labs comes in.

Behind the scenes of the Aboriginal Shadow Program with Hank White, Nova Scotia film industry veteran. 

Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Venn Innovation held a Customer Camp workshop with Katelyn Bourgoin on September 19th. Here are 6 important takeaways from that event:

This is the story of what happens when you bring together engineering students and the fashion industry.

How a Nova Scotia film crew documented the historic Notre-Dame reconstruction for international audiences.

From the one piece of advice every craft brewer should take, to selling outside the province, to filling an epic shipping container headed to Maine with Nova Scotia craft beer.   

Growing up in Ukraine, Anna Otroshchenko always dreamt of living near the ocean and her husband, Serhii, dreamt of building a family business. On July 3rd, 2018, these two dreams became a reality when Anna and Serhii moved to Halifax from Lviv, Ukraine.

Next time you book your Royal Caribbean cruise, Pebble Beach golf weekend or Nassau Paradise Island getaway, chances are a company in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada played a pivotal role.

Hope Blooms is launching a new partnership with Loblaws at Toronto’s legendary Maple Leaf Gardens.

A local academic-turned-entrepreneur is joining the top minds in the country to tackle challenges facing the A.I. community.

When one sets out to digitally transform the way entertainers and hosts find each other (think Uber for music shows), you’d assume a strong technology background would be a big part of the equation.

Thanks to the power of technology, e-commerce, and global markets, companies have more options for export growth than ever before.

How does a radio transmission company in Nova Scotia reach 50 years of operation? Just ask Nautel.

Discover new opportunities in Asia-Pacific with CPTPP and CKFTA.

There are some very interesting things that contribute to the uniqueness of Nova Scotia chocolate.

Junior Achievement Nova Scotia - The next gen of entrepreneurs

Iris Booth creator Sue Siri is using a one-of-a-kind business model to take her unique professional photo booth global.

It’s hard to pick a single year out of centuries of living and working on the ocean, but future Atlantic Canadians may look back on 2018 as one for the books in ocean technology.

REDSpace delivers interactive experiences to users around the world and is growing their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Catching up with NSBI trade strategists, we narrowed down the top trade deal updates you need to know.  

Nothing says Happy New Year more than a reflective year in review. Without question, 2018 was an exciting year for ‘Thinking Export’ in Nova Scotia.

We spotlight one of this year's featured resolutions: incorporating e-commerce into your business.

Since Tidal Bay's official launch in 2012, the Nova Scotia signature blend has been helping the region’s wine industry find its niche.

Through Scale-up, Aerotech Engines has formed real connections with businesses in the US.

The Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), operators of the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA), announce plans to invest and upgrade the airport’s cargo facility.

Supplier diversity helps open the door. 

2018 Nova Scotia Export Achievement Award winner InterTalk Critical Information Systems makes exporting a key part of their strategy.

Top defence companies in Nova Scotia are thriving, contributing to an ever-increasing high-tech workforce.

Peace by Chocolate of Antigonish can now put its name on the list of exporters to space. We sat down with Tareq Hadhad to discuss.

US Trade: A Practical Guide for Atlantic Firms

Bulletproof has found that Nova Scotia is the right climate to advance their growth plans and export capacity; both for current and new offerings.

FIN Atlantic International Film Festival is a celebration of film, media and music from around the world. Kicking off the festival is the film Splinters, directed by Halifax’s own Thom Fitzgerald.

Global defence companies are flocking to Nova Scotia. Wondering why? View the full Nova Scotia regional report.

NSBI attracts investment and helps businesses across Nova Scotia become more successful exporters.

Stockholm-based Secure State Cyber found Nova Scotia had everything they were looking for — and then some.

We recently sat down with Robert Stacy to learn about his co-op experience at Ubisoft's Halifax office. He gave us insight into how he applied for and got his position, and what projects he had the opportunity to work.

The Incentive Fund is a great program, and it’s huge for a small project like us to be able to fill such a large percentage of our financing, knowing that NSBI is there to help us. They’re fantastic.

We see tremendous opportunity in collaboration. The Ocean Supercluster will create an integrated network of relationships amongst industry, regulators, researchers, technology developers, and policy-makers. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster based here in Atlantic Canada will generate $300 million in investment in the next five years. That funding will contribute to changing the capacity for innovation in the region.

Surrounded by more than 7,400 km of coastline, Nova Scotia’s economy is closely connected to the ocean. So naturally, our businesses understand its resources – which is why we’re innovators when it comes to natural health products derived from marine resources.

No longer the exclusive playing field of traditional institutions, Financial Technologies – or FinTech – is an exponentially growing market driven by rapidly changing technologies and customer expectations.

The global game industry's rapid growth is reflected in Nova Scotia — in the successes of local developers and the studios that have chosen to locate here.

Nova Scotia offers companies unique advantages, but don't take our word for it. See the stories of businesses that are succeeding here.

Nova Scotia has a history of delivering innovative solutions to the global aerospace industry.

EY Canada announces the launch of a new EY Global Centre of Excellence in Halifax, Nova Scotia – the first Centre of its kind to open in Canada.

There’s a place — within steps of office and workshop space — where technology meets the ocean. Where ideas come to life and technical advancements are made.

The Innovation Rebate Program supports Nova Scotia businesses looking to increase their global competitiveness.

NSBI Global Advisor Peter J. Nielsen explains how his Sonoma winery, La Pitchoune, is faring in the direct aftermath of California’s deadliest wildfire season

Paul Hill, Business Development Manager, Telematics, explains the core of MetOcean Telematics. “We solve problems. We provide lifesaving solutions."

Answer 6 simple questions to determine your export readiness and discover resources to help you take your next step.

If you want to enter the United States for business, it is essential to be familiar with permissible business activities, and the immigration process.

Get globally connected - one coffee at a time!  Nova Scotia Exporters looking to get globally connected can access this program.

See how much your eligible project could receive through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund. 

Buy Nova Scotia Seafood.

Our skilled, accessible, and well-educated workforce is one of Nova Scotia's greatest assets.