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EnPoint: Aiming to change 1 million lives through mentorship
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Chantal and Julia Brine want to bring the value of mentorship to the world through EnPoint, whose mission is to change one million people’s lives.
Global tech leader Virtusa looks to drive digital transformation in Nova Scotia
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Nova Scotia is gaining global recognition for a highly educated workforce, tech-friendly environment, and neighbourly business style. Add in an envious ocean lifestyle, and it’s no wonder global tech leaders like digital engineering company, Virtusa, are choosing Nova Scotia.
Bêche Nutraceutical Company: Adding value to sea cucumbers
Monday, October 18, 2021
Bêche is built on the solid foundation of Ocean Pride Fisheries, a specialty-seafood processor founded in 1986 by Milton LeBlanc.
Tightline Anchor: A business anchored in practical innovation
Monday, October 18, 2021
When friends Greg Linton and Thomas Langton decided to build a better anchor for a friend’s boat in Louisiana, they had no idea that anchor would spark a new business venture.
Safety Check Inspections Limited: A pandemic pivot opens door to exporting
Monday, October 18, 2021
For more than 20 years, Safety Check Inspections Limited has provided in-person training, primarily for Occupational Health and Safety and professional development. In March 2020, the pandemic changed everything.
Shivani’s Kitchen: Exporting spices and sauces to appreciative customers
Monday, October 18, 2021
When the pandemic closed Shivani Dhamija’s restaurant, she launched a food production plant in West Hants.
AXIS: Extraordinary growth in challenging times
Monday, October 18, 2021
In November 2019, AXIS Capital hired its first employee in Halifax. By the end of 2020, despite a pandemic that disrupted life worldwide, its Halifax office grew to 200.
Scotian Gold: Investment in robotics will increase capacity
Monday, October 18, 2021
Scotian Gold stores, packs and markets 60% of the apple production in Atlantic Canada, and now it's adding a new line and robotics to increase its packing efficiency.
Outcast Foods: Making beautiful food out of ugly produce
Monday, October 18, 2021
The founders of Outcast Foods know that beauty is more than skin deep.
Graphite Innovation & Technologies: Smoother sailing means healthier oceans
Monday, October 18, 2021
Graphite Innovation & Technologies has developed a marine hull coating that will save on fuel, reduce corrosion and increase a vessel’s lifespan — without the toxic effects of traditional marine coatings.