Partners for Progress 2019

Truro & Colchester Partnership

The Partners for Progress conference will take place Tuesday, November 26 – Wednesday, November 27 at the Holiday Inn in Truro, Nova Scotia. (REN internal staff meetings are taking place from 11:30AM to 5:00PM on Nov 26. The Partners for Progress Conference officially starts at 7:00PM on Tue, Nov 26.) 
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 26  |  Holiday Inn Truro
7:00PM – 9:00PM REN Welcome Networking Reception 
Wednesday, November 27  |  Holiday Inn Truro
7:30AM-8:30AM Buffet Breakfast
8:30AM-8:45AM Welcoming Remarks from Minister OR Associate Deputy Minister
9:00AM -10:30AM Regional Enterprise Networks address economic development opportunities and challenges in rural Nova Scotia. Each REN will provide a 15-minute presentation outlining their projects, activities and outcomes. 
10:30AM-10:45AM Nutrition Break
10:45AM-12:00PM Panel: Immigration Successes in Nova Scotia Business and Communities In this panel, moderated by Kelliann Dean, new CEO of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, you will learn about the current state of immigration in the province. Hear directly from Nova Scotia employers using immigration programs successfully to meet their labour needs, and a settlement organization helping newcomers settle and stay in our communities.
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch
1:00PM-2:45PM Afternoon Discussion: Where Are New/Growing Businesses Coming from in NS? A facilitated discussion where partners discuss and explore the nature of new businesses in Nova Scotia. Where are we seeing success? How do we collectively build a better 'new business' pipeline? How do we foster/encourage new businesses in rural NS?
2:45-3:00PM Closing Remarks _______________________________ 
ACCOMMODATIONS - Please call the Holiday Inn, Truro and reference "REN Group". Holiday Inn direct line: <A CLASS="fl r-iUVY1EToMD_k" HREF="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Holiday+Inn+Truro#" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Call via Hangouts" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(902) 895-1651</A>

Holiday Inn Truro

If you are looking to book overnight accommodations, please contact the Holiday Inn Truro at 1-902-895-1651 and request the REN RATE.

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