Technology and infrastructure upgrades making Centre more competitive
September 8, 2014 – Cornwallis, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Upgrades to the Cornwallis Park Development Association’s Annapolis Basin Conference Centre (ABCC), are positioning the training facility to broaden its client base. The introduction of enhanced Wi-Fi capability will be a significant asset for ABCC as it continues to market itself as a destination for domestic and international training needs. The installation of keyless entry and the addition of new furniture for classrooms and lounge areas at Atlantis Hall are contributing to the Centre’s ability to offer a more competitive package.
ABCC was incorporated as a non-profit in 1994. Located in the historic Cornwallis Park, ABCC offers a number of venues to host various events such as training, conferences, reunions, weddings and theatrical productions.
The upgrades are attracting new clients such as Medavie HealthEd to ABCC. The paramedic training program is expecting to begin delivering Primary Care Paramedic training in 2015.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund, is providing a contribution of $69,260 to support upgrades to Atlantis Hall, a primary building for classrooms and offices, as announced today by the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova. The Government of Nova Scotia is investing $40,000 through the Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.
Quick Facts:
- The Cornwallis Park Development Association’s Annapolis Basin Conference Centre (ABCC) was created in 1994 following the closure of Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis.
- ABCC includes two lodges with 159 private rooms, dining rooms and halls to accommodate up to 900 people, meeting spaces within four buildings, a theatre with seating capacity for 588 people, recreational space, a rifle range, helicopter landing pad and more.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support the Cornwallis Park Development Association as they undertake infrastructure and technology developments at Atlantis Hall. Today’s investment will help to strengthen the local economy by attracting new businesses to Cornwallis Park, such as Medavie HealthEd, a paramedic training school.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“The Cornwallis Park Development Association was formed with the goal of creating and encouraging economic development opportunities in the community. This investment will enable the association to further achieve their objectives with the upgrades to a local facility that will benefit the community for many years to come.”
- Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova
“In order to have strong, successful communities, we need to be able to compete on a global level. That’s why the Nova Scotia Government is working hard to create the right conditions for regional economic development. These upgrades are another example of our commitment to helping all areas of the province grow and thrive.”
- Clare-Digby MLA Gordon Wilson, on behalf of Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Michel Samson
“The infrastructure improvements provided by this project will serve to enhance and grow ABCC, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading training, conference and event centres.”
- Bryan Darrell, Chair, Annapolis Basin Conference Centre
“We are excited about ABCC's upgrades as they will allow the College to offer our Primary Care Paramedic program at the Centre. Medavie HealthEd continues to look at convenient locations for candidates who are looking at careers in paramedicine throughout Atlantic Canada and we are very happy to launch our new site in the Annapolis region.”
- Charbel Daniel, Business Development Manager, Medavie HealthEd
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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 / 902-448-2748 (cell)
Email: Alex.Smith@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Toby Koffman
Media Relations Advisor
Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, Nova Scotia
902-424-4482
Email: koffmatg@gov.ns.ca
Beth Earle
Chief Executive Officer
Annapolis Basin Conference Centre
902-638-8602 ext. 1230
Email: bearle@abcc.ca
Charbel Daniel
Business Development Manager
Medavie HealthEd
902-448-5399
Email: charbel.daniel@medaviehealthed.com
