Conference to Foster Partnerships and Accelerate Knowledge Exchange to Strengthen Economic Growth in Atlantic Canada and Across the Country
May 21, 2014 - Antigonish, NS - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED), in partnership with St. Francis Xavier University’s Gerald Schwartz School of Business, is hosting the 2014 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference from May 22 to 24, 2014. Over 125 participants from across the country and around the globe are gathering in Antigonish to explore this year’s theme “Simplify the Journey: Roadmaps to Small Business and Entrepreneurship.”
CEED is a leader in entrepreneurship education and development and has worked with local entrepreneurs since opening its doors in 1993. The 2014 CCSBE conference is an ideal opportunity for CEED to share and source leading research for the business community.
The conference will feature over 40 speakers from Canada, the United States of America, Europe and Africa. Keynote speakers include well-known regional educators such as Ray Ivany, President of Acadia University, and Don Bureaux, President of Nova Scotia Community College. In addition, the conference will feature social media “guru” Gary Bizzo; Pape Samb, a social entrepreneur specializing in international development; and Gijs van Wulfen, expert innovator, entrepreneur and author.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA's Business Development Program, is contributing $30,000 to support the conference. The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will be providing opening remarks at the welcome ceremony on May 22.
Quick Facts:
- CEED has been fostering the spirit of innovation in Nova Scotia for more than 20 years and supports clients at every stage of business growth and development. Through a hands-on learning approach, CEED engages entrepreneurs and youth through education, small business coaching, mentorship and financing options.
- CCSBE 2014 will focus on four key areas: inspiration, learning, connection and growth.
- Together, CEED and St. FX are providing an interactive conference experience by bringing delegates into the community to meet regional entrepreneurs.
- CCSBE 2013 was held at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia and focused on “Entrepreneurship Developing Communities”.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development and St. Francis Xavier University as they host the 2014 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference. By fostering strong connections between researchers and entrepreneurs, professionals will share best practices vital not only to their success and to promote job creation, but also key to strengthening economic growth in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada and right across the country.”
Peter MacKay
Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada
“At CEED, we’re focused on learning and sharing, and developed this event with an entrepreneur’s perspectives in mind. It offers them a chance to lift up from the daily realities of their businesses – to see their enterprises as a key part of our economies and our futures. What’s happening globally with entrepreneurship, what’s best practice and what’s around the corner; these are all conference topics we’re discussing.”
Heather Spidell
CEO and President, Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Alex Smith
Director, Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
Email: Alex.Smith@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Joanne Ellis
Conference Communications
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
902-223-0179 (cell)
Email : jellis@ceed.ca
Paloma Aguilar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice
613-992-4621
