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Talent

More than 70% of the workforce holds a post-secondary degree or certificate—among the highest rates in Canada.

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Location

Located steps from the ocean and ideally situated to move goods, travel internationally, or deliver services across time zones.

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Cost

A mid-sized city with the opportunities and talent of a big city at more competitive costs.

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Innovation

A skilled workforce, innovation ecosystem, and first-rate R&D tax credits to help build your business.

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YOUR PARTNER IN HALIFAX

The Halifax Partnership helps businesses locate, grow and succeed in Halifax. We can connect you to the contacts and resources you need to enter the market, recruit talent and expand your business.

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"Halifax is a thriving intellectual and research hub, we are also a cultural and artistic hub. The diversity of our strengths is in itself a strength."

Dr. Mary Bluechardt

President & Vice Chancellor, Mount Saint Vincent University

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Article Posted: May 25, 2020

100% Funding Available for Summer Co-op Students

This summer, your business may be eligible to hire a co-op student and get 100% of their wages subsidized. Combine both federal and provincial incentive programs to cover the costs of a co-op student this summer.

Media Release Posted: May 20, 2020

Halifax Partnership announces new services to support businesses impacted by COVID-19

Halifax Partnership is expanding its business support programs to help companies manage the impacts of COVID-19 as part of Halifax’s Economic Response and Recovery Plan.

Investor Spotlight Posted: May 11, 2020

Premiere Suites Atlantic

This month we spoke with Gary Murphy, Director, Corporate Sales and Business Development, Premiere Suites Atlantic.

Investor Spotlight Posted: April 28, 2020

Venor

This month we spoke to Craig Coady, Co-Founder, Venor.

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Halifax Means Business

We want to help you grow.

Talent

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Cost

Innovation

YOUR PARTNER IN HALIFAX

100% Funding Available for Summer Co-op Students

Halifax Partnership announces new services to support businesses impacted by COVID-19

Premiere Suites Atlantic

Venor

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