Nova Scotia Come to life Initiative Gets Hub Town Support

Fifteen associations and businesses from the Truro area have become ambassadors for Nova Scotia by becoming a charter member of Nova Scotia "Come to life".

Nova Scotia "Come to life" now has the backing of 164 charter members.

Premier Rodney MacDonald welcomed the new members in a ceremony at the Holiday Inn today, June 3. Charter members act as ambassadors for Nova Scotia, raising awareness about the province and the benefits of living, working, learning and doing business in Nova Scotia.

"Momentum and support for Nova Scotia 'Come to life' is growing. Together we are a strong voice and we're telling the Nova Scotia story to the world," said Premier MacDonald. "The businesses and associations signing the charter today represent the strengths and successes of this province."

The new members are: Community Access Program; Central Nova Scotia Tourism Association; CKEC 94.1 East Coast FM; Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association; Commercial Safety College; Fair Trade Community Café; Jost Vineyards; Marigold Cultural Centre; Nova Scotia Agriculture College; Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia, Truro and District Chamber of Commerce; Green Data Centre; Glooscap Heritage Centre; That Dutchman’s Farm; and the Nova Scotia Cooperative Council.

"The co-op movement in the province shares the "Come to life" commitment of celebrating the innovation and lifestyle that makes Nova Scotia the envy of anyone who has ever walked on one of our beaches," said Dianne Kelderman, CEO of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, an umbrella organization representing more than 300 co-operative business and credit unions. "I can't get on a plane without someone telling me how lucky I am to be able to work and live in Nova Scotia. And they are right."

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.

The Truro event is the second of three in the province this spring. The next charter signing will be at Pier 21 in Halifax on Tuesday, June 24.

More information about Nova Scotia "Come to life", including details about the initiative's charter members, is available online at www.novascotialife.com .