This fact sheet is a document designed to help you to navigate through the various resources available to active and aspiring entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia. The selected items provide a helpful overview. The list is not exhaustive. Further information on each item can be obtained by contacting the organization directly or by contacting the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre at 426-8604 or 1-800-668-1010.
· Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship offers counseling, training, and research in the pre-start-up and start-up segments of the business growth cycle. The Centre provides internal programs to students of the university and external programs to individuals and groups in the southwest region of Nova Scotia.
Wolfville
Phone: (902) 585-1180
Fax: (902) 585-1057
E-mail: acsbe@acadiau.ca
Web Site: http://acsbe.acadiau.ca
Address: Willett House (38 Crowell Drive)
Acadia University Box 142
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Canada, B4P 2R6
Lunenburg/Queens
Phone: (902) 543-1067
Fax: (902) 543-7042
E-mail: acsbecrc@bwr.eastlink.ca
Web Site: http://acsbe.acadiau.ca
Address: Lunenburg/Queens RDA
Gateway Plaza, 215 Dominon Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
B4V 2K7
· Atlantic Collegiate of Entrepreneurs (ACE)
ACE-Canada is a registered national not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping young entrepreneurial Canadians succeed in the new economy. This new economy represents a fundamental shift from a limited locally driven economy to an interdependent global community. Today, having a distinct competitive advantage is becoming less dependent on geographic location or tangible capital assets, but more on globalization and the harnessing of intellectual capital.
ACE-Canada is actively inspiring, uniting, and educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders so they may excel in the new economy, ensuring Canada's place as the leading nation to live, work and prosper.
Phone: (416) 304-1566
Toll Free: 1 800 766-8169
Fax: (416) 304-1569
Email: info@acecanada.ca
Web Site: http://www.acecanada.ca
Address: Berkeley Castle
250 The Esplanade, Suite 410
Toronto, ON, M5A 1J2
· Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
CFEE aims to identify, and help impart, the fundamental concepts of economics, enterprise, entrepreneurship, and personal finance that must be factored into the decisions and actions we face in our day-to-day lives. CFEE develops curriculum for schools, and help teachers improve their knowledge and teaching techniques , they produce print and multimedia resources for use in classes across the country. The CFEE works at all levels of learning from elementary to college and to the general public.
Phone: (416) 968-2236
Toll Free: (888) 570-7610
Fax: (416) 968-0488
Web Site: http://www.cfee.org
Address: Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
110 Eglington Avenue West, Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A3
· Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Youth Business is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping enterprising young people achieve their business dreams. Assisting young entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground, Youth Business offers programs and services that allow them to achieve economic independence, develop self-confidence, and fulfill their goals of self-employment. Services include loans, mentoring, and Youth Business.com.
Phone: (416) 408-2923
Fax: (416) 408-3234
E-mail: info@cybf.ca
Website: http://www.cybf.ca/
Address: Canadian Youth Business Foundation
123 Edward Street, Suite 1404
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1E2
YouthBusiness.com is a resource that provides professional advice on things from business plans, securing advice from on-line experts, or engaging in discussions with like-minded entrepreneurs. It provides comprehensive and timely information. http://www.youthbusiness.com
· Cape Breton YMCA Enterprise Centre
The Cape Breton YMCA Enterprise Centre provides entrepreneurial training, business support services and employment development services. The Enterprise Centre was established in 1987 to assist people in becoming self-employed. Since then the Enterprise Centre has grown to include a large list of programs and partnerships.
Phone: (902) 849-1794
Toll Free: (877) 636-5655
Fax: (902) 849-5042
E-mail: ent-ctr@cbymca.ns.ca
Address: Cape Breton YMCA Enterprise Centre
106 Reserve Street
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
B1A 4W5
· Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development has a mandate to nurture entrepreneurship in young people, by undertaking, creating, coordinating and acting as a catalyst in the areas of entrepreneurial education, research and program design, professional development, and community entrepreneurship.
Phone: (902) 421-2333
Toll Free: 1 800 590-8481
Fax: (902) 482-0291
E-mail: ceed@ednet.ns.ca
Website: http://www.ceed.info/ceedsite
Address: Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development
Halifax Shopping Centre
7001 Mumford Road
Suite 107, Tower 1
P.O. Box 196
Halifax, NS B3L 2H8
· Entrepreneurial Skills Program (ESP)
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED), in conjunction with Dalhousie and UCCB offers a certificate program designed to enhance the entrepreneurial opportunities available to all students within participating universities. Through ESP, students in any faculty have an opportunity to combine the ESP certificate with their regular degree program.
Students will be provided with individualized support as they go through the program. This support will be based on CEED's approach to entrepreneurship education that includes mentoring, experiential activities, planning, peer-group work, and specific knowledge.
Contact: Ed Leach, Dalhousie
Phone: (902) 494-1816
E-mail: eleach@mgmt.dal.ca
Web Site: http://www.planetentrepreneur.com/esp/index.php
· Immigrant Business Development Services (IBDS)
MISA's programs are designed to help newcomers:
· Get settled and get to know the community
· Know their English language level and enroll in ESL School
· Find other relevant and appropriate services
· Manage crisis situations
· Find language, professional development and other kinds of training
· Prepare for the job market
· Relate with government and other organizations
· Enter the job market or start a business
· Adapt, integrate and participate in their community
Phone: (902) 423-3607
Fax: (902) 423-3154
E-mail: info@misa.ns.ca
Website: http://www.misa.ns.ca
Address: Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA)
7105 Chebucto Road
Chebucto Place, Suite 201
Halifax, NS B3L 4W8
· Maritime Business College
Offers a 42 week "Small Business Entrepreneur Diploma Program" commencing September (on an annual basis). MBC developed their Small Business Entrepreneur Program based on the following precept - those with the desire to make their own way in life are more likely to succeed if they possess basic skills that diminish risk and compliment the entrepreneurial spirit. Knowledge in accounting and taxation is essential in any business venture. Computer knowledge is just as vital because the computer today is the fundamental tool of business. Small business development and management, marketing concepts, sales techniques, and the preparation of a business plan complete the primary ingredients in this program's recipe for success.
Phone: (902) 423-6516
Toll Free: (800) 550-6516
Fax: (902) 453-6516
Email: admissions@maritimebusinesscollege.ca
Website: http://www.maritimebusinesscollege.ca
Address: 6270 Quinpool Road
Halifax, NS, B3L 1A3
· Mount Saint Vincent University - Centre for Women in Business
Offers training such as seminars, workshops, and programs focused on skills required to start and successfully operate a small business. One such session is: "Exploring Your Entrepreneurial Potential".
Phone: (902) 457-6449
Fax: (902) 457-6455
Email: cwb@msvu.ca
Website: http://www.msvu.ca/cwb
Address: Centre for Women in Business
Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Hwy.
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
· Nova Scotia Community College - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
The NSCC offers a 10-month certificate program in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Students work in co-operation with business partners, develop a business plan, and develop practical skills and knowledge in business related fields.
The following are the locations of the campuses offering the above or related courses:
Akerley Campus
21 Woodlawn Road
Dartmouth, NS B2W 2R7
Contact: Scott McKellar
Phone: (902) 491-4950
Fax: (902) 491-4951
Email: scott.mckellar@nscc.ca
Website: http://www.nscc.ns.ca/
Strait Area Campus (Online Course)
226 Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2A2
Contact: Guy Sanders
Phone: (902) 625-4267
Toll-free: 1 866 237-3300
Fax: (902) 625-0193
E-Mail: guy.sanders@nscc.ca
Website: http://www.nscc.ns.ca/
· Open for Business
Open for Business helps individuals discover, develop and fine-tune their business skills, or take that great idea and turn it into a successful entrepreneurial adventure. No appointment is required to access one-on-one entrepreneurial support. Open For Business also provides access to the world of creating and operating a business by providing support in the following areas:
Access one-on-one entrepreneurial advice
Network with young entrepreneurs
Experience workshops and seminars
Discover the wealth of resources in your community
Surf the net for business ideas and opportunities
Explore small business software on their computers
Free space for meetings, interviews and more.
Workshops are 1.5 to 3 hours long and take place during evenings and Saturdays. To guarantee a spot, pre-register and pre-pay. All workshops are $5 (packages are further discounted).
Address: Open For Business
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development
Halifax Shopping Centre
7001 Mumford Road
Suite 107, Tower 1
P.O.Box 196
Halifax, NS B3L 2H8
Phone: (902) 482-0297
Toll-free: 1-800-590-8481
Fax: (902) 482-0291
E-mail: ofbhalifax@ceed.ca
Website: http://www.ofbnetwork.com/
· St. Francis Xavier University Enterprise Development Centre
Offers "Ideas & Entrepreneurship" a 14 week, 42 hour entrepreneurship course (primarily in Antigonish, but has been run in Port Hawkesbury).
Address: St. Francis Xavier University
54 St. Mary's Street, P.O. Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
Phone: (902) 867-5543
Fax: (902) 867-2244
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca
Website: http://www.stfx.ca/institutes/xedc
· Young Entrepreneurs Association
YEA is the ultimate community for young entrepreneurs across Canada to join to build their business success.
YEA is a not for profit association which provides peer support, social and networking opportunities, and education for entrepreneurs 35 years of age and under.
Local chapters of YEA exist in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador with over 500 members.
YEA Canada National Office
Address: 843 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1M1
Toll Free: (888) 639-3222
Fax: (888) 639-7969
E-mail: info@yea.ca
Website: http://www.yea.ca/
