The Cape Breton Partnership Board and Staff are excited to announce that the 2024 Investor Summit, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Cape Breton Partnership, will be held on October 24, 2024, at the Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay. The Summit is the only event in the region that provides the opportunity to share your organization’s message with more than 200 delegates who represent Unama’ki - Cape Breton’s diverse public and private sector. Further event and registration details will be released later this summer, so stay tuned as details are made available. Please note that the Inverary will not be taking bookings until tickets go on sale.

Are you an employer in Nova Scotia? The Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership, the Cape Breton Partnership, and Immigration Lawyer, Jamie Taylor invite you to join us for a one-hour session: Work Permit Options for Nova Scotia Employers. Attendees will have a chance to hear a broad overview of the variety of options available to employers, including a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and LMIA-exempt work permit possibilities. The session will be presented by Immigration Lawyer, Jamie Taylor, and will be moderated by Dani Mombourquette, Immigration Engagement Coordinator of the Cape Breton Partnership. Unsure of how international students, foreign workers, and prospective international candidates could fit into your workforce and fill important job vacancies? Come join us to find out how. This session is for employers only. No personal questions about individual cases will be answered.

Join BDC, the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Cape Breton Partnership for a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, November 27, at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in the Kavanaugh Room from 11:30AM until 1:30PM. We’re excited to welcome Sean Pile, Client Partner, BDC Advisory Services and Adam Nalepa, Senior Business Advisor, Business Organizational Capabilities, BDC as our guest speakers. More than ever, recruiting and retaining talented and motivated employees is a major challenge, especially for growing companies. This often stems from poorly defined roles and responsibilities, unstructured recruitment practices, values not conveyed in the organization, an ill-defined employer brand, etc. Attendees will learn three main strategies for attracting and retaining workers to help see things more clearly. Several concepts and tools will be presented: employer branding, engagement strategies based on professional development and advancement, and the structured recruitment process. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of BDC, this event is free to Chamber Members, Cape Breton Partnership Investors, and BDC clients. If you are an Investor of the Cape Breton Partnership, click here to let us know you’d like to attend and we’ll send you your discounted ticket link! For all others, registration is $10. Available seating is limited.

Join the Cape Breton Partnership and the CBRM Regional Enterprise Network for our next Business & Breakfast Session focusing on Succession Planning! Succession planning is a critical step in ensuring the long-term success of your business. This session will feature practical insights from MacMullin Law, Sifnakis Group / IG Private Wealth Management, and ViewPoint Realty, covering the legal, financial, and real estate considerations you need to prepare, plan, and transition your business with confidence. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Location: Holiday Inn Sydney - Mariner Ballroom This cost-free session will include a breakfast, a subject matter expert panel discussion, opportunities for Q&A, and networking with our guests. Register here today: https://cape-breton-succession-planning.eventbrite.ca

ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT Cape Breton University, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership, will host a special luncheon event titled Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining a Vibrant Future for Our Island. This gathering will bring together members of the business community for an important update on CBU’s current position, the lessons learned along its journey and its vision for the future.

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 – […]