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  • Disaster Recovery Business Support

    Disaster Recovery Business Support

    Our SmartBusiness team works in collaboration with partners to help local businesses access the support they need when impacted by a disaster. Register your business to let us know how you have been disrupted during a disaster.

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    Partnership Brings Home Gold and Silver at 2023 IEDC Awards

    Partnership Brings Home Gold and Silver at 2023 IEDC Awards

    We are proud to be named Economic Development Organization of the Year for population 200K-500K by the International Economic Development Council.

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  • Halifax Index 2023 Presented by TD Bank Group

    Halifax Index 2023 Presented by TD Bank Group

    On June 1, we released our annual Halifax Index 2023, presented by TD. The Index tracks Halifax’s vital signs across seven major themes: people, labour, investment, real estate, communities, affordability, and living in Halifax.

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    Halifax's Inclusive Economic Strategy

    Halifax's Inclusive Economic Strategy

    Together with Halifax Regional Municipality, we are proud to launch People. Planet. Prosperity. Halifax's Inclusive Economic Strategy for 2022-27. Learn more and download the strategy.

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  • Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

    Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

    The permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) launched in January and is now accepting applications for new employer designations.

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    Build Resilience for Your Business

    Build Resilience for Your Business

    A solid, tested business continuity plan can help you prepare for unexpected business disruptions. Explore our new Business Continuity Toolkit and create your own continuity plan.

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Halifax is open for business and offers key advantages for business growth and success.

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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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Grow Your Business

Our team is here to help Halifax businesses overcome growth challenges and maximize opportunities. Get support connecting to the resources you need most.

“Without the Halifax Partnership, we’d be wandering around without direction. They have always sent us the right way—they’ve been like a GPS for our expansion."

Babu Sampath

COO, HuMetis Technologies

Upcoming Event

Annual State of the Municipality with Mayor Mike Savage - April 2024

Apr 25

Join us on Wednesday, April 25th at the Halifax Convention Centre to hear from Mayor Mike Savage on his final Annual State of the Municipality as Mayor of Halifax.

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