• We work with educators & community partners to develop customized entrepreneurship tools to deliver to students of all ages.

  • Whether you''re starting a new business or expanding an existing business one of our loan programs may be right for you.

  • SEB is designed to help those looking to become self-employed. This 40-week program helps entrepreneurs start their business, every step of the way.

  • Second Chance is a one year program for priority youth. Participants gain necessary life skills to become successful members of society.

  • YEP is a free service in HRM that helps youth receive the skills and experience they need to choose their own future.

 

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MAY 18 9:00a
Intellectual Property

Your intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable business assets. When used strategically, it can increase your competitiveness and allow you to reap numerous benefits. This information session will help you to understand what IP really is and how to protect it. This workshop will: • Introduce you to the basic principles of the Canadian IP system • Provide a general overview of what protection is available, in

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MAR 1 12:43a
Ten tips for your Business Plan

When your business opens, being able to sell is vital to generating revenue. One of the most underrated, and challenging, aspects of business is selling. It is vital that you have a sales strategy that encompasses your clients' needs, purchasing agreements, buying cycles and expectations.

This two-part workshop will assist you to gain the necessary sales skills and confidence to go out and get new business.

 
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Oh, By The Way...

MAR 20 2:13p
Farewell Kathy & Welcome Heather!

On behalf of Dave Bourque, Chair, CEED’s Board of Directors: As our current CEO, Kathy Murphy and family move on to Ontario, we wish her the very best as she embarks on her next career opportunity.  Kathy has been a strategic, passionate and empathetic leader at CEED, using her expertise  in broadening CEEDs revenue base while weathering economic downturns all the while bringing in successive annual balanced budgets.  Under her leadership, CEED has grown to be a very well respected and admired entity, providing expanded services to its clientele while also growing new partnerships for CEED.  We thank Kathy for her tireless efforts as we welcome our new CEO, Heather Spidell.

Welcome Heather Spidell – Incoming President and CEO, CEED

Heather comes to CEED after holding the position of Acting Executive Director of  Tourism for the Province of Nova Scotia, working with staff and entrepreneurial stakeholders to build a new Nova Scotia Tourism Agency -- a partnership with government and industry designed to strengthen Nova Scotia's tourism sector as a vital contributor to the growing economy. Previous positions have included Director Strategic Initiatives & Collaborations also with the NS Department of Economic & Rural Development and Tourism  as well as roles with the Nova Scotia Department of Health, Dalhousie University, and Maritime Life. She has more than 20 years experience working with the private, government, and non profit sectors and as an entrepreneur  Her focus is people and helping them succeed through change by building capacity in the organization around coaching, communication, engagement, recognition and leadership. Heather holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount St. Vincent University, and  is completing a Masters of Adult Education ,St. Francis Xavier University.