Organization News

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. Read more

ECC Ottawa kicks off with a bang

On Thursday October 29th, Hooley's Pub played host to ECC Ottawa's kick-off “kitchen party” and networking night. The event generated a lot of buzz and proved that there are scores of Ottawa residents looking to connect with "back home". Read more

November, a busy month for ECC’s Coast and Cocktails

Both New Brunswick and McInnes Cooper had their time in the spotlight at this month’s Coast and Cocktail events in Toronto. Fredericton and Moncton shared their stories of why they were selected for the World’s Top Seven Most Intelligent communities while McInness Cooper offered an engaging “lunch and learn,” uniting lawyers from Atlantic Canada and Toronto. Read more

Show your east coast spirit with the official ECC Firefox Persona

We have a treat for Mozilla Firefox web browser users - an official East Coast Connected theme or "skin" to wear with pride. The ECC livery is made possible by a Firefox plugin known as Personas. The theme was designed with light colours and shades for a professional, crisp look. Install the East Coast Connected persona today!       Read more

Offer expats an opportunity to reconnect, says Chris Crowell guest writing for Chronicle Herald

ECC President Chris Crowell recently penned a column for The Chronicle Herald, urging Atlantic Canadian governments, business and organizations to nurture and maintain ties with Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians who have moved away from the east coast. Calling expatriates a "renewable resource", he asserts expatriates "do not want to be an observer of the success of Atlantic Canada; they want to be a part of the story:" Read more

ECC president Chris Crowell talks to 680 News: "interesting times" ahead for Atlantic Canada

Even with the current state of the economy, Atlantic Canada is living "in interesting times" and should continue to "move ahead". That was the message that Chris Crowell, ECC founder and president delivered to 680 News senior business editor Mike Eppel during a short radio interview Friday morning. Read more

East Coast Connected to build on successes in 2009

After celebrating a successful first year in November 2008, East Coast Connected reflects on the success of the past year and what's to come in 2009. Read more

ECC President Receives Dalhousie University Young Alumni of the Year Award

In an intimate ceremony with family, friends and Dalhousie professors and staff, ECC president and founder Chris Crowell received the Dalhousie University received the Young Alumni of the Year Award. Read more

East Coast Connected Brings the Message Home

In 2008, East Coast Connected fulfilled one of its mandates by working to strengthen and build relationships with progressive and dynamic organizations in Atlantic Canada. Read more

East Coast Connected Gives to Toy Mountain

On Monday, December 15, the Toronto’s Eaton Centre was the site for giving instead of shopping, as members of East Coast Connected helped children in need. See the interview here at the 7:00 mark. Read more
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