Events

Gain expert insights on the 2026 Federal Budget and what it means for your business at this Business & Breakfast series with Doane Grant Thornton! Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Doane Grant Thornton LLP for a special Business & Breakfast session featuring Patrick Lahey, Partner, and Nick MacNeil, Senior Manager, of Doane Grant Thornton LLP who will be breaking down the highlights of the upcoming Canadian Federal Budget announcement and its implications for businesses of all sizes in our region. This session will provide practical insights to help business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs understand how new policies, tax updates, and incentives could affect operations, planning, and growth strategies in 2026 and beyond. Two sessions available: 🗓️ Sydney – Monday, November 17, 2025 📍 Port of Sydney, Kavanagh Room | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 🗓️ Port Hawkesbury – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 📍 Ocean Innovation Centre | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Each session will include a presentation and Q&A discussion, offering opportunities for networking and peer connection with Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s growing business community. Tickets are $10.00 plus HST, which includes a breakfast, with all proceeds proudly donated to local Food Banks in Unama’ki – Cape Breton. This event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Business & Breakfast series—connecting Unama’ki – […]

QueerTech invites you to QT Qonference (QTQ) 2025! Igniting Queer Power in Tech: Building Today, Thriving Tomorrow QTQ 2025 is fully Virtual! Join us virtually for a powerful 2-day experience where innovation meets inclusion, and queer brilliance leads the charge into the future of tech. QTQ 2025 is more than a conference, it’s a bold call to action. As we navigate an era of rapid innovation and societal transformation, this year’s theme reflects the urgency of today’s challenges and the boundless possibilities of tomorrow’s technologies. It’s a space to celebrate queer excellence, fuel community-driven change, and center equity in every corner of the tech industry. We invite you on a journey of professional development in a safe and inclusive virtual space, where every QT can build on their resilience, strengthen their network, and harness their unique power. The QTQ 2025 virtual experience will feature: Partners and community-led panels and sessions Engaging virtual networking lounges 1:1 connection opportunities Nationwide participation made easy Plus the fun, meaningful networking that QueerTech is known for. We’re committed to making QTQ accessible to everyone. Ticket costs should never be a barrier—scholarships and discounts are available. To request a scholarship ticket, fill out this form The […]