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The 2010 Atlantic Business Summit Diary 1: Optimism, Vibrancy, and Challenges
On the morning of June 18, at the MaRS Centre in Toronto, some of Atlantic Canada’s best minds met with their counterparts from Ontario for a day of discussion, networking, and debate about “The Road to Prosperity” in the Atlantic region. Read more
ECC’s Coast and Cocktails featuring Dave Carroll
On a sunny May 20th at Toronto’s Duke of Westminster, ECC members new and old were treated to an Atlantic Canadian original: Sons of Maxwell musician and internet sensation Dave Carroll. Speaking at ECC’s Coast and Cocktails as part of his tour of Canada, Carroll entertained the crowd with his “United Breaks Guitars” experience, explaining how his life has changed since then, and then performing several songs, much to the pleasure of the crowd. Read more
Over 300 people attend ECC Ottawa launch
More than 300 Atlantic Canadians, expats, friends and colleagues gathered at the National Arts Centre for the official launch of ECC Ottawa, East Coast Connected’s newest chapter. As a steady flow of people filled the room, traditional Cape Breton session music provided the backdrop for politicians, public servants and young professionals to network and reconnect with their East Coast roots. Read more
What is ECC
Brain drain is a well known phenomenon. Individuals from Atlantic Canada are drawn to major economic centres, like Toronto, in pursuit of higher salaries and advanced career opportunities. Atlantic Canadians who have moved away still represent a valuable resource to the Atlantic Provinces. Instead of brain drain, East Coast Connected (ECC) will promote brain circulation - allowing both Atlantic Canada and Toronto to benefit from the best of what each region has to offer through the free flow of capital, knowledge and creativity. Read more

Saint John brothers turn film and photography backgrounds into award-winning business firmly rooted in N.B.

July 22, 2010 - 3:46pm - Alex Willis
Editor's Note: The Telegraph Journal recently ran a story about former ECC Profilee Greg Hemmings. All those interested in film and television production on the East Coast should check out this great article! (For the ECC Profile on Greg Hemmings, click here.)The house Hemmings builtby Zoe McKnight Read more

Fantastic finale as Cape Breton Island finishes third overall in Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race

July 22, 2010 - 2:49pm - Ian Finley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE17 July 2010Kingston-upon-Hull, UKA spectacular welcome greeted the crew of Cape Breton Island – Nova Scotia’s Masterpiece as they arrived back in Hull at the end of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, finishing in third place overall. For the non-professional crew on board all ten ocean racing yachts, the return to Hull Marina marks the end of a 35,000-mile challenge of a lifetime as they battled the elements in search of victory and the title of Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race champions. Read more

Atlantic Business Summit Diary 3: Maritime Provinces’ Strategies for Growth

July 19, 2010 - 2:53pm - Alex Willis
Canada’s Maritime provinces are doing all they can to prepare for the demographic challenges and worker shortages in the coming years, and are taking the lead in preparing for the future economy. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island’s representatives at the 2010 Atlantic Business Summit had plenty to say about their provinces’ recruitment and economic growth strategies: in particular, they hoped to spread the good word to former and potential residents about living and working on the East Coast. Read more

Atlantic Business Summit Diary 2: Kevin Stolarick and the Future Prosperity of Atlantic Canada

July 15, 2010 - 1:28am - Alex Willis
The 2010 Atlantic Business Summit was the site of some open and frank discussion about the employment and economic outlook for the East Coast. At the centre of those discussions was Kevin Stolarick, Research Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute. His opening keynote address, “The Future Prosperity of Atlantic Canada,” was a wide-ranging and candid conversation. Stolarick tackled trends in North American professional and economic development, and pointed to the ways the Atlantic provinces could capitalize on a pervasive new attitude. Read more

Regis and Kelly create buzz on PEI

July 14, 2010 - 5:12pm - Ian Finley
Prince Edward Island tourism officials hoping for big gains may experience just that after New York Based Live! with Regis and Kelly taped four shows from Charlottetown Monday and Tuesday. With the help of local and international media attention, PEI became Google’s second most popular search topic in the US as a result of the tapings and the Charlottetown broadcasts have been the highest rated remote episodes of the popular talk show. Read more