Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

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  1. Downtown Sydney thinks big to attract more people and boost business

    Giant block letters spelling out S-Y-D-N-E-Y were unveiled today along downtown Sydney’s boardwalk. The new landmark is part of a larger revitalization project spearheaded by the Sydney Downtown Development Association (SDDA) to reanimate the area and boost business growth.

  2. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made a statement about Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19, 202.2

  3. Digital Nova Scotia will equip women, youth, and SMEs to lead the next wave of tech changemakers

    As the 2022 Tech Forward Awards wrap up in Halifax, the power of diversity and inclusion in the digital economy is in the spotlight. This year’s winners and nominees are boosting local innovation by building welcoming workplaces, championing underrepresented communities, and spearheading positive changes across the sector.

  4. Global Entrepreneurship Week

    Today the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made a statement about Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs November 14-20, 2022.

  5. Northwestern New Brunswick will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive