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Posted 1 June 2022 | Post-Secondary

Mount Allison’s ‘CEO Of Optimism’ On Why Universities Provide More Than Education

Don Mills and David Campbell have a conversation with Jean-Paul Boudreau, the President of Mount Allison University, that underscores the many roles that the post-secondary institutions play in the communities where they are located, especially smaller on

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Posted 26 May 2022 | Post-Secondary

The Transformative Economic Impact Of The Nova Scotia Community College

In this episode, Don Mills and David Campbell talk to CEO Don Bureaux about the transformation of the institution over the past 20 years, its role as an employer and economic enabler, and its success adapting to changing labour market needs.

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Posted 19 May 2022 | Accerlators, Incubators

Why Beth Mason Says Cape Breton Is A ‘Magical’ Place With Great Innovative Potential

Don Mills and David Campbell continue their series of conversations with organizations helping to foster innovation in Atlantic Canada. Don and David talk with Dr. Beth Mason, the Chief Executive Officer of the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Ener

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Posted 12 May 2022 | Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs

Jim Irving Heads List Of Popular Interviews As ‘Insights’ Podcast Hits 25,000 Downloads

This is an encore presentation of the podcast’s most listened-to episode. David Campbell and Don Mills sit down with the Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited to talk about the company’s immigration attraction activities and how we can better attract and retain

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Posted 5 May 2022 | Accelerators, Incubators

How Innovacorp’s Unique Approach Helps Startups Become Billion-Dollar Companies

In the latest episode of the Huddle “Insights” podcast, Don Mills chats with CEO Malcolm Fraser about how the N.S. crown corporation combines incubation, acceleration programs and funding to help fuel highly successful companies in the region.

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Posted 28 April 2022 | Accelerators, Incubators

Jeff White On Why Innovative Companies Need Support At The Earliest Stages Of Growth

As part of their ongoing “Insights podcast series on fostering innovation in Atlantic Canada, David Campbell and Don Mills talk with Jeff White, the CEO of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF). White talks about the importance of investing at th

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Posted 21 April 2022 | Accelerators, Incubators

Matt Cooper On The Volta Effect On The Region’s Innovative Companies

As part of a new series, Don Mills and David Campbell are talking to experts to determine what we should do to foster a more innovative economy in Atlantic Canada.

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Posted 14 April 2022 | Economic Development

Halifax Partnership Serves As A Model for Community Economic Development

CEO Wendy Luther joins Don Mills and David Campbell to discuss Halifax Partnership’s new five-year strategy, which focuses on three themes: People, Planet and Prosperity.

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Posted 7 April 2022 | Atlantic Premiers, Political Leaders, Public Sector

A New Type Of Premier For Newfoundland and Labrador

In this episode, Premier Andrew Furey provides a thoughtful overview of the demographic and fiscal challenges faced by Newfoundland and Labrador, the need to diversify the province’s economy, and the near term opportunities for the province’s oil industry

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Posted 31 March 2022 | Atlantic Premiers, Political Leaders, Public Sector

Tim Houston On Nova Scotia’s Plan To Reach A Population Of Two Million People

Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia wants to be remembered for setting the stage for growth when people look back on his government’s achievements decades from now. Population growth is a top priority along with improving access to healthcare, he tells Don

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