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Robbie Burns Night & Ceilidh Storm Date -  Saturday 11th February 2023

2/7/2023

 
Robbie Burns dinner is this Saturday! Which means if you didn't have a chance to purchase your ticket yet there is still time!

Contact one of the following to purchase your ticket:

Jackie Dugas 902-247-9546
David Cvet 902-249-0009
Kevin Ellis 902-247-4246

CDAP Grant

2/7/2023

 
The Breton Group has just started working with many Atlantic, but also several other Canadian companies with a new federal grant.
The Breton Group are working on this project and approved advisors by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) as they are offering a new federal grant called the Canada Digital Adoption program - a brief overview is attached below - it's a 90% funded grant to improve digital processes and marketing/online presence - ($13,500 funded - companies contribute $1,500) - but most companies The Breton Group have worked with end up getting full reimbursement. It's a program designed to relieve the gaps caused by COVID. This is an opportunity for all the members of your organization to all increase their internal processes, marketing and web designs, as well as online presence, which ultimately yields more clients, and company growth.
The Breton Group are approved Federal Government Digital Advisors, and they can help your businesses qualify for a $15,000.00 grant to help build a customized Strategic Roadmap / Digital Adoption Plan.  
Eligibility for the grant is:
  • Over $500,000 in Sales in 1 of the last 3 fiscal years
  • Privately Owned for Profit
  •  Between 1 - 499 Full Time Employees 

In the past 4 months they have helped 20+ companies with their CDAP process with many companies being local to them in St. John’s, and as well as several companies in Atlantic Canada such as:
  • Harold Snow Service Group
  • Quick Print Ltd
  • Akita Equipment
  • Kitchen Plus
  • National Shoe
  • Talon Energy
  • Basil Fearn
  • Good Robot Brewery
  • Finbars Pub
  • Pevco Electrical 
  • Ultimate Bathroom

Phase 1 (90% Grant)
Consists of a full company analysis to show if there are any ways to improve business processes and fix internal issues - this is done by implementing a digital roadmap (full scale assessment of functional areas in a company such as accounting systems, supply chain management, customer relationship platforms, etc).
Phase 1 (Free Breton Bonus Add On)
In addition to the Strategic Roadmap / Digital Adoption Plan in Phase 1, they will include a complimentary service at no extra cost, such as:

  • New Website - (Performer or Solid Player) See Attached
  • Updates to Existing Website
  • Email Marketing Setup
  • Assistance in applying for 1 other funding program:
  • NRC (National Research Council fund)
  • IET (The Information, Energy and Technology fund)
  • Social Media Marketing 
  • Etc.
Phase 2 (Optional)
Upon completion of Phase 1, you will then be eligible for an optional Phase 2 where your business can leverage an interest free, 6 year $50K or $100K loan to implement the recommendations presented in the Phase 1 Strategic Roadmap / Digital Adoption Plan.

CDAP Consultants
More information can be found https://cdapconsultants.ca/

Recruiter registration - Virtual Speed Jobbing

2/2/2023

 
We would like to share a recruitment event that Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) is organizing on March 22 with the RDEE Canada network. This national Speed Jobbing will be a great opportunity for employers in the southwest to meet with candidates from Nova Scotia (with work status in Canada), but also to have access to a database of candidates elsewhere in Canada (for a possible move). The registration link is as follows: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/recruiter-registration-virtual-speed-jobbing-tickets-513252310477
They already have registered candidates from various sectors and just waiting to be matched.

Date and time
Wed, 22 March 2023, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM ADT
Location
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Online

Federal Immigration (IRCC) Course

2/2/2023

 
Federal immigration (IRCC) course on hiring immigrants and the resources available to help employers starts February 22. The series is to help employers learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs.  It is one session every week and they will take questions.  See the poster for details and the link to enroll. 
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https://canada.webex.com/webappng/sites/canada/webinar/webinarSeries/register/beee28890226405d9738c7abf4d653f2​
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Advocacy Committee

1/27/2023

 
​The Digby & Area Board of Trade is pleased to announce the formation of an advocacy committee.
Being that Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce speak for the voices of business, this committee will be looking to get feedback from our business and to take those voices to various levels of government and also to the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce as well as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Dan White has been appointed by the Board of Directors to be the Chair of this committee. Dan brings extensive experience in advocacy work and will spearhead this committee.
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Robbie Burns Night Saltwire Article

1/27/2023

 
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/communities/robbie-burns-night-returning-to-digby-feb-4-supporting-community-causes-100817838

Congratulations on 50 years serving the Digby & area community!

1/20/2023

 
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Robbie Burns Night & Ceilidh - Saturday 4th February 2023

1/18/2023

 
Digby & Area Board of Trade is proud to partner with the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa in presenting a dinner and night of Scottish celebration for the national Poet of Scotland, Robbie Burns on Saturday, February 04-2023. The event, a fund-raiser for the Digby General Hospital Auxiliary and Fundy Hospice, will take place at Digby Hall. More than 200 years after his death (born 25 Jan. 1759) Burns’ legacy lives on and Robbie Burns Day (January 25) remains more celebrated worldwide than Scotland’s own national holiday, St. Andrew's Day.

The Pines is offering a special accommodation rate for dinner guests. (See below)


What is Robbie Burns:
More than 200 years after his death (born 25 Jan. 1759), Robert Burns' legacy lives on. Celebrated each January 25, Robbie Burns Day may speak to the spread of Scottish culture more than any other event; it's more celebrated worldwide than Scotland's own national holiday, St. Andrew's Day.
Burns is regarded as the National Poet of Scotland.


Start Time:
Event begins with Reception at 5:30pm
Dinner & Silent Auction begins at 6:30pm



Where:
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, DIGBY HALL

The event includes:
  • Traditional 3-course Scottish dinner including the Haggis!
  • Entertainment by Celtic Vibes
  • Silent Auction
  • Guest Speaker: The Hon. Jill Balser MLA for Digby-Annapolis
A Whiskey Tasting is available at an additional price and there is a Cash Bar.

Tickets are $95 each and can ONLY be purchased from:

  • Jackie Dugas 902-247-9546
  • David Cvet 902-249-0009
  • Kevin Ellis 902-247-4246


Special Accommodation Rate at Digby Pines for dinner guests:

  • Rates from: $150 for 2 people in standard resort room includes Breakfast for 2 people in Churchill’s Dining Room 
  • Book a second night for $99. 
  • Rates available for cottages on request.


For hotel reservations phone: 1-800-667-4637

Fundraising Partners: Digby General Hospital Auxiliary and Fundy Hospice


Links:
​www.digbytrade.ca

www.facebook.com/DigbyTrade
www.digbypines.ca/robbie-burns

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The Signal – Winter 2023

1/18/2023

 
The latest edition of the Safety Branch quarterly newsletter is now available.
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Get your tickets now for the event of the season, the 2023 Robbie Burns Dinner at Digby Pines with guest speaker MLA Jill Balser.

1/15/2023

 
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