Tareq Hadhad on building a successful business in Canada as a refugee
Tareq Hadhad, 26, talks to the Globe and Mail about founding Peace by Chocolate and building a successful business as a refugee.
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Business Voice: Apparent in Foresight
Why Halifax is the Next Singapore: Business strategist Lokapriya Jena identifies critical factors in putting Halifax on the map.
Immigrant business expands to Sydney
By Nicole Sullivan, Cape Breton Post. SYDNEY, N.S. – A new restaurant on Townsend Street is boasting authentic Chinese dishes unlike any found in Cape Breton. Bai Wei Grill Bar opened three months ago and is owned by Wang Hong who lives in Halifax. In 2012, she opened a restaurant … Read more
ISANS Launches Immigrant Business Marketplace App
In celebration of Small Business Week, ISANS has launched a new and innovative digital marketplace application that features immigrant businesses in Nova Scotia. The launch was part of Networking in Motion reception this week at the Halifax Central Library. The Business Marketplace app will create a unique space for ISANS … Read more
Small Business Tips for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
In celebration of Small Business Week here’s a list of great tips for immigrant entrepreneurs starting or growing a business! Register with ISANS and learn about our programs and services. ISANS provides services and support to immigrants at all stages of business start-up and development. Visit: www.old.isans.ca/do-business Expect people to … Read more
Business Networking on the Tall Ship Silva
Under a perfect blue sky the Build Your Business on the Tall Ship Silva networking event participants set sail on a 2-hour cruise around Halifax harbour. ISANS Business Services has been hosting this very successful networking opportunity connecting immigrant business owners and community for 5 years running – Build Your … Read more
A Serendipitous Meeting
Chris Pelham is the former executive director of the Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Now retired and living in Tantallon, he is part of a group privately sponsoring refugees. The father of a family he helped sponsor works at a bakery in Bridgewater, had owned a bakery in … Read more
Networking in Motion
The 4th annual Networking in Motion – Business Crawl and Reception was a huge success! As part of small business week, ISANS partnered with the Spring Garden Area Business Association (SPABA) and the Halifax Central Library, to hold the business crawl. Under beautiful sunny skies, 80 participants took part in … Read more
Build Your Business Networking Event on the Tall Ship Silva 2016
A little mist and fog didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the 4th annual Build Your Business on the Tall Ship Silva event! A great night of networking was had by all – connecting ISANS business clients and the business community – as we cruised down to the Arm … Read more
Networking in Motion Immigrant Business Crawl for Small Business Week
We had a great turnout for our 3rd Annual Networking in Motion Immigrant Business Crawl in celebration of Small Business Week! Our business team, along with 30 tour participants, spent the afternoon discovering some of the immigrant businesses in downtown Halifax. Guided by ISANS Business Counsellors Georges Hanna and Ian MacGillivray, … Read more
Networking on the Silva
The 2015 Build Your Business on the Silva was sold-out for its 3rd year – the weather was perfect for a networking event on the open water. Under blue skies the Silva cruised the Halifax harbour under full sail, providing a wonderful experience and view of Halifax. The purpose of … Read more
Flavia Mabota, immigrant from Mozambique, is a successful business owner
By Yvonne Colbert, CBC News, July 28, 2015. A Nova Scotia immigrant from Mozambique could be a poster child for the province’s plan to attract newcomers. Flavia Mabota came to Canada five years ago from Mozambique, looking for more opportunity and a better life. She could barely speak English and had only $40. Today, … Read more