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The Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre has teamed up with a number of government, non-government and private sector organizations in order to better serve their clients. This extensive network provides clients with a comprehensive range of services all under one roof.

The Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre offices are co-located with the following on-site partners:


Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

ACOA





The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is a federal government agency. Headquartered in the region, ACOA's goal is to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities, through the successful development of business and job opportunities.


Black Business Initiative

BBI






The Government of Nova Scotia and Canada launched the Black Business Initiative (BBI) to address the unique needs confronting the black business community. The BBI is a province-wide business development initiative designed to support the development of business and job opportunities among Black Nova Scotians.


Canadian Intellectual Property Office

CIPO - patent search





The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of Intellectual Property in Canada. CIPO's areas of activities include: Patents, Trade-marks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs and Integrated Circuit Topographies.


Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network

EDN





The Network for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities is an Atlantic Canada-based organization that promotes and facilitates entrepreneurship among persons with disabilities. The organization also plays an advocacy role, representing the needs and interests of existing and potential entrepreneurs with disabilities.


Nova Scotia Association of Regional Development Authorities

NS RDA





The primary function of the Regional Development Authorities is to integrate and coordinate the activities of local development groups and/or undertake activities to accomplish common objectives within the regions where each one is located. This is so that communities may build competitiveness and capitalize on market opportunities.


Student Connections

SC





Using today's information technologies and maximizing them to your business' advantage is what Student Connections (SC) is all about. SC services are delivered by highly qualified post secondary students who will provide on-site training sessions designed specifically for you. SC's e-commerce training, Internet and senior's modules provides a high value low cost advantage in increasing your knowledge and understanding around information technology and its effects on a rapidly changing business environment.



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