ATLANTIC CANADIAN TRADE MISSION TO COSTA RICA AND PANAMA
The Nova Scotia Association of Community Business Development Corporations, with the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the professional matchmaking services of Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc. are hosting an in-person trade mission from November 13-20, 2024. The project has the capacity to accommodate up to ten trade-ready companies from the four Atlantic Provinces to participate in this multi-sector trade promotion mission to Costa Rica and Panama.
ABOUT THE NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (CBDC) |
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CBDCs are not-for-profit community-based organizations run by volunteers from the local business community who firmly believe in improving the economic viability of their communities. They assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs.
CBDCs provide financial assistance in the forms of loans, loan guarantees, and equity financing to existing and aspiring entrepreneurs. Furthermore, they provide business counselling, help, advice, entrepreneurship development, training, and technical assistance to individuals and small businesses owners and managers, so that they can succeed. |
ACOA funds Atlantic Canada businesses, whether they are starting up, looking to grow, adopting environmentally friendly approaches, becoming more competitive, modernizing their equipment, or increasing exports. It works with communities to develop their economies, helping them create jobs and a better quality of life for all Atlantic Canadians, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized Canadians, persons with disabilities and the LGBTQ2+ community. It champions the strengths of Atlantic Canada.
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