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Business   Communities   Employment Programs   Procurement       Publications   News Releases   Minister   Overview   Links   Home   Contact   Print   Routine Access Policy		Communities Of Interest to Communities Encouraging and rewarding community initiative is a commitment explicitly made in Nova Scotia's economic growth strategy, Opportunities for Prosperity. Staff in the Rural Development section of Nova Scotia Economic Development work to keep this commitment. A key mandate is to build relationships and support the work of regional development authorities in their efforts to build on community assets and strengths. Staff also help develop co-operatives and projects aimed at sustainable communities across Nova Scotia. Community and Rural Development Service Locations Events Celebrating Innovative Communities On November 17& 18, 2005 the first annual Celebrating Innovative Communities Conference and Community Development Awards will be held in Wolfville, NS. Publications Community Development Policy The overall purpose of the policy is to improve the climate for community development. This improvement will come through more effective government support for communities and by ensuring that government activities are compatible with the policy's objectives and principles. Programs Community Economic Development Investment Funds NSED administers the CEDIF program, which is a fund created to operate or invest in a business or businesses in a community. Resources Regional Development Authorities RDAs work with local development groups to enable communities to build competitiveness and capitalize on market opportunities. Community Business Development Corporations CBDCs comprise a network of 41 organizations across Atlantic Canada that provide assistance to small businesses through financing, counselling and advisory services. Service Nova Scotia - Co-operatives Branch The Co-operatives Branch provides startup assistance, incorporation, registration, advisory services, inspections and winding-up services to the provinces 300 co-operatives. Links Coastal Communities Network CCN works to promote the survival and development of Nova Scotia's coastal and rural communities. A wealth of information is available on their Rural gateway web portal. Community Economic Development Online CED Online provides a window to Community Economic Development in Nova Scotia. Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écoss Développement économique communautaire dans les régions acadiennes et francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse Nova Scotia Co-operative Council The Nova Scotia Co-operative Council is the provincial development arm of the co-operative and credit union system. Nova Scotia Credit Union The Nova Scotia Credit Union is a full-service financial institution owned by the people who use its services. Sustainable Communities Initiative This website provides insight into the Nova Scotia Sustainable Communities Initiative new and innovative plan for governments to work with communities to address sustainability issues.
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