Cape Breton Embraces Nova Scotia 'Come to life' Initiative

NOTE: Background information about new charter members is available at www.novascotialife.com/chartermembers .

The Nova Scotia "Come to life" initiative continues to gain the support of private-sector companies across Nova Scotia. Today, Oct. 18, in Sydney, 15 organizations joined the effort to educate the world about Nova Scotia and its many attributes.

The Nova Scotia "Come to life" initiative was launched three years ago to generate economic growth in the province by telling the story of the province's successes, its people, its educated workforce and business opportunities.

"I am proud to stand beside these new charter members today," said Premier Rodney MacDonald. "They are all making major impressions in their respective sectors, so imagine the impact we'll all have standing together, government and private sector, coming together as one voice, telling the world the Nova Scotia story," said the premier.

The new members signed the Nova Scotia "Come to life" charter at a signing ceremony at the Delta Sydney. They are: AG Research; Lakewind Sound Studio; Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority; Laurentian Energy; Protocase; Icon Communications and Research; Polysteel Atlantic Limited; Cape Breton University; Sydney Area Chamber of Commerce; Techlink; Coastal Community Radio Co-op Ltd.; Maritime Environmental Training Institute; Sydney Downtown Development Association; Destination Cape Breton Association; and Advanced Glazings.

"We're very pleased to be a part of the 'Come to life' initiative because it's so well aligned with everything we stand for at Advanced Glazings," said Doug Milburn, company founder and CEO. "Not only are we able to offer our employees fulfilling, challenging and meaningful work opportunities, but we have the advantage of doing it here in Nova Scotia where quality of life and beautiful surroundings are second to none."

With today's additions, the Nova Scotia "Come to life" initiative is now supported by 63 charter members. The Sydney event is the first of three planned for this fall. An Antigonish event is scheduled for Oct. 26 and a Dartmouth event will be held Oct. 31. The charter document formalizes the involvement of public- and private-sector organizations. The two sectors are coming together to promote Nova Scotia to business leaders, immigrants, visitors and students. As a charter member, each organization agrees to help develop and support those goals.

A list of all charter members of the Nova Scotia "Come to life" initiative can be found at www.novascotialife.com/chartermembers