Volta And Microsoft Announce Partnership To Help Grow Startups
The partnership aims to bring the Microsoft for Startups program, expertise and resources to the Volta community through joint initiatives, events and access to technology.
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Atlantic Canada’s Symplicity Designs Is Among Top 10 Per Cent Of World’s B Corps
B Lab is a non-profit organization that certifies and supports 3,000 certified B Corporations – for-profit companies dedicated to using business as a force for good.
Halifax CFL Group Says Moncton Game Success Not Critical To Long-Term Goal
The co−founder of Schooners Sports and Entertainment is downplaying suggestions that a low turnout at the game in Moncton will have a negative effect on the group’s ultimate goal of landing an Atlantic CFL franchise.
Leaders Of Tomorrow Essay Contest For Opportunity To See Barack Obama
Huddle is excited to be part of an initiative to give a young leader of tomorrow the opportunity to win a $500 cash prize and a floor seat for “A Conversation With Barack Obama” November 13 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, a sold-out event featuring the former U.S. president.
Fredericton Is Only The 244th Best Place To Live In Canada? Really?
MacLean’s magazine is out with its list of the 2019 best communities to live in Canada, and David Campbell says they unfairly conclude that almost all the best places to live are in southern Ontario and British Columbia.
Atlantic Canada Scores High In Report On Global Startup Ecosystems
The region finished fourth amongst communities in the “activation phase,” a category for startup ecosystems that are relatively young and small. The widely-read global report is based on data from over one million companies across 150 cities.
Halifax Startup Raises A Record $30-Million (U.S.) In Venture Capital
The Atlantic Canadian record had been held by Fredericton-based cybersecurity outfit Sonrai Security, which closed an $18.5 million (U.S.) round in late December.
Halifax-Based Accelerator Wants To Fund And Support New Brunswick Companies
The Volta is an innovation and startup hub that’s open to early-stage tech startups in Atlantic Canada.
These Halifax Entrepreneurs ‘Change The Narrative’ On Diversity In Business Through A Podcast
Terrence Taylor, Duane Jones and Lauren Sears share their experience as entrepreneurs of colour in the creative and community impact industries through a weekly podcast.
Moncton Stadium Could Host Atlantic Canadian CFL Team As Early As 2020
Moncton could play a role in hosting regular season and exhibition games in advance of a new stadium being built in Halifax.
