BRE Success Stories

Since 2006, BRE has connected with more than 1700 businesses.

Here are some examples of how this dynamic, award-winning program is helping Nova Scotia businesses succeed.

Call him the Robin Hood of Canada's Biotech Industry Ugandan-born scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Dr. Abdullah Kirumira has developed a cutting edge business model that takes from the rich and gives to the poor. And in his case, it’s proving to be more than just a sophisticated way to redistribute income – it’s an award-winning strategy. Read on...

Scotian Gold: Building Capacity for a Competitive Edge BRE officer Colby Clarke helps Scotian Gold realize their goal of expansion by directing them to the Community Adjustment Fund. Read on...

Facilitating community partnerships and utilizing a fresh youth perspective Students in the StFX Bachelor of Business Administration program develop a valuable strategic marketing plan for BRE client Braemore Co-op Food Market. Read on...

RDA Best Practice: ARDA's BRE Prioritization Matrix BRE officer Alana Paon teams up with local partners to develop an effective tool for prioritizing businesses for the BRE program. Read on...

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. Dives into Sea Cucumber Research Thanks to the efforts of BRE officer Cindy Tobin, Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. partners with Cape Breton University to research sustainable ways of harvesting a new fishery species. Read on...

Atlantic Windows and Doors One Step Closer to Caribbean Market BRE officer Janet Reid puts Atlantic Windows and Doors in touch with export development experts at NSBI to help open door to Caribbean market. Read on...

Blueprint for Success: Steven Brittain Construction and Diving For nearly 15 years, builder and woodworker Steve Brittain has built a successful business by translating his clients’ vision into something tangible. But when it came to turning his vision for corporate growth into a step-by-step, easy-to-follow strategy, Steve was stumped. Read on...

Dave’s Vacuum Clinic BRE was a lifeline for our business – it helped us achieve the breakthrough we were looking for Read on...

BRE Helps Employers Tap Local Labour Pool Access to a qualified, work-ready labour pool is one of the most important issues facing businesses today Read on...

Overcoming workforce challenges News that an established business with a sound reputation wants to build not one but three new locations in a rural community is music to an economic developer’s ears. Read on...