Doing Business in Nova Scotia, Canada Luncheon (Stockholm)

Registration for this event has closed. To learn more about Nova Scotia, Canada, please contact Chandra Pottle.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), a business development agency for the province of Nova Scotia, is pleased to have a delegation visiting Stockholm, Sweden from November 19^th – 20^th, 2018 to explore business, investment, and collaboration opportunities in ICT, Aerospace & Defence, Gaming, Oceans, and Clean Tech for companies.

The Atlantic Canadian region is home to Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and Nova Scotia, specifically is where Canada’s next generation of combat vessels are being built – a contract estimated at up to $62 billion over a thirty-year period. Home to Canada’s first Big Data Institute, Nova Scotia has one of the fastest-growing tech sectors and the second-largest tech incubator in Canada – making it an ideal place to do business. 

See why Secure State Cyber chose to expand to Nova Scotia, Canada

• Distinct advantages in talent, location and cost compared to other jurisdictions in North America. 
• Nova Scotia boasts more university students and graduates per capita each year than anywhere else in Canada; and is leading in Canadian Research Chairs and post-secondary R&D spending per capita.
• A highly desirable lifestyle, where commutes are reasonable, housing is affordable, and the ocean is never far away.

NSBI is looking to meet with companies interested in learning more about doing business in Canada and specifically, the advantages and opportunities that exist in Nova Scotia. NSBI, in cooperation with Global Affairs Canada, will be hosting a seminar and networking luncheon session, a series of one-on-one meetings, and an evening dinner with high-potential companies.

Luncheon/short presentation topics:

• Swedish companies doing business in Nova Scotia
• Talent/Workforce advantages in Nova Scotia
• Cost advantages in Nova Scotia
• Research and development in Nova Scotia
• Lifestyle in Nova Scotia
• Advantages of CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement)
• Immigration pathways to Nova Scotia
• Legalities of establishing business in Nova Scotia

Delegation Members & Seminar Speakers:

• Harvey Doane – Director of Investment Attraction, Aerospace & Defence, Oceans, Clean Tech
• Chandra Pottle – Director of Investment Attraction, ICT, Gaming, Financial Services (Fintech), Cyber Security
• Magnus Almén – Senior Trade Commissionaire – Global Affairs Canada (CETA)