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Abbass Econo Color
Abbass Studios was among the first in the Atlantic Provinces to provide a range of photographic services that included film processing, enlargements, wedding photography, commercial photography, framing, and picture restoration.
Acadian Seaplants Ltd.
JP Deveau
What can we build together? What can we create? It’s those two simple questions that have guided Acadian Seaplants from the start. Learn about the difference that Acadian Seaplants makes.
Ambassatours Gray Line
Ambassatours Gray Line is one of Canada’s premier sightseeing tour companies. The company has operated land and water tours for over 35 years in the Maritimes and creates and delivers memorable, world caliber traveler experiences in its many destinations.
Amos Pewter
Don Sheehan
The artisans at Amos Pewter are proud to be keepers of time-honoured pewter practices and methods while at the same time offering innovative designs inspired by nature and our beautiful coastal surroundings.
Atlantic Digital Reproductions
John Day
We’re proud to support the Halifax business community, by being a high-value, low-cost provider of printed products and sales and marketing materials.
Atlantic Purification Systems Ltd.
Terry Reardon
Since 1970, we have been providing innovative solutions for water and wastewater, pumps and fluid handling, paint spray and sandblasting, industrial air & filtration, and wholesale water conditioning.
Barrett Truss and Building Supplies
Keith, David, Hugh Barrett
For more than 80 years we have been offering exceptional customer service, accurate estimates, on-time delivery and quality products at competitive prices.
Barrington Wealth Partners Advisory Services Inc.
Kelly Adams
Barrington Wealth Partners is a well-established Canadian MGA, and the only national independent producer group in the country. Barrington enhances the capabilities of each and every one of its member firms with strong buying power, which allows them to provide access to most industry products and services.
Beaton's Wholesale Dry Goods
Michael LeBlanc
Beaton's Wholesale is a family owned and operated distributor of dry goods serving the hotel/motel, restaurant, commercial fishing/production, healthcare and construction industries in Atlantic Canada since 1965.
Bell Enterprises Ltd.
Robert Bell
Bell Enterprises Limited is centrally located by Mic Mac Mall on a major transit route. We offer quiet, comfortable living in a park like surrounding.
Benjamin Bridge
Ashley & Devon McConnell-Gordan
Makers of Méthode Classique sparklings, #Nova7, trailblazing new wines and alcohol-free alternatives
Blue Door Group
Stephanie Clarke and Jennifer Montgomery
We help businesses succeed by creating an atmosphere where growth and optimization flourish. Our programs are designed to provide our clients with the tools, strategies, teachings, and practices that will empower them to create sustainable organizational growth by connecting passion to profit.
BMI Ltd.
Martin Balcome
Our goal is simple - to provide the necessary services to our business partners that allow them to focus on their core operations. This goal has created a unique facet of divisions in Staffing Solutions, Recycling and Waste Management, Metal Fabrication and Repair, as well as Wood Pallet, Container and Crating Services.
Body Works Med Spa & Wellness Inc
Catherine Crosbie
Body Works Med Spa & Wellness is a medical spa (or medical gym) in downtown Halifax that focuses exclusively on non-invasive medical aesthetics and wellness.
Brookes Diamond Productions
Fiona and Brookes Diamond
This power couple run Atlantic Canada’s most recognized entertainment production company that excels in solving all your entertainment needs.
Casey Concrete Ltd.
Bruce Casey
Casey Concrete is a family owned and operated Atlantic Canadian company with a full range of concrete products for residential, commercial, or industrial projects.
Charcoal Marketing
Mike Hayes
Charcoal Marketing specializes in branding, web design & development, content & inbound marketing, marketing PR & campaign management. They are uniquely positioned to help with your e-commerce, web development and sales and marketing needs.
Cluett Insurance
Ron Cluett
Cluett is family-owned & operated for over 40 years and is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in Atlantic Canada. They offer commercial and residential insurance and can offer options for home/auto, commercial, life and benefits.
Connor Myers Financial
Connor Myers
Connor Myers is a broker associated with Cluett Insurance who specializes in group benefits and corporately owned life insurance.
Conrad Brothers
Kim Conrad
Begun in1956 Conrads is one of the largest rock quarries in NS. As the port of Halifax began to receive containerized goods, the Conrads were there to haul the first container to its destination and are now in the transportation industry.
Cresco
Amanée Mousavi
Cresco Is Renowned For It's Innovative Building Practices And Intelligent Design. custom homes. signature craftsmanship. year-end warranty.
Dashboard Marketing Inc
Sean Williams
Based on the East Coast of Canada, we are a boutique marketing and communications shop offering a range of consulting and support services for all types of growth-driven businesses. Our analytical approach is designed to develop strategic solutions that support your business goals.
Digital nGenuity
Joel Rafuse
Digital nGenuity help clients realize business benefits through the cost-effective use of technology. They support network managment, digital recording products, content managment, cloud services and consulting.
Domaine de Grand Pré
Beatrice Stutz
Through grape growing and winemaking, Domaine de Grand Pré has added diversity and depth to the style of wine made in Nova Scotia. We continually challenge ourselves to raise the bar on quality, while remaining committed to making wine that embodies the land and climate of the Annapolis Valley.
Don Brenton Fire Protection
Melissa Brenton
Don Brenton’s Fire Protection is a leader in the fire protection industry, offering engineering design, project management and integrated logistics support services as part of a total procurement package for marine/shipboard and off-shore solutions.
e3 Office Furniture & Interiors Inc.
Terry Hickey
We strive to increase collaboration, accommodate new work styles and attract a new generation of knowledge workers with office furniture designed to enhance the user, not restrain them.
East Coast Laundry Systems
Eastlink
Lee Bragg
Driven by a passion for innovation, Eastlink has grown from a local cable provider to a national telecommunications company. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience is embedded in everything we do.
Edgecombes
Morgan Edgecombe
Edgecombes Marketing & Promotions is your one-stop shop for promotional products and business gifts. Our extensive range of promo products will ensure you find something to suit your requirements.
Fader Agencies
Jeff Langill
We are experts in the field of electric motor and are considered the authority on pump repairs and replacements.
Fares&Co Development Inc
Francis Fares
URBAN WATERFRONT LIVING ON HALIFAX HARBOUR
Skirting the waterfront of Atlantic Canada’s most vibrant urban harbour, King’s Wharf has discovered the secret to creating the perfect community.
Farnell Packaging
Debbie Farnell Rudolph
Farnell Packaging creates sustainable packaging pathways for brands delivering the essentials of life. We work with our customers to meet stricter packaging sustainability goals.
Fisher Transport
Ken MacDonald
Fisher Transport offers a broad range of bulk liquid transport services to industries throughout the Atlantic Provinces and handles a wide variety of liquid products and have the capability to haul most sanitary and non-sanitary bulk liquids.
Giffin Technologies
David Giffin
We create novel health food products. Today, we develop and produce value added health products that are sold all over the world.
Granview Landscape Group
Alan Streatch
It is our vision to improve and beautify the environment in which we live, with the highest standard in service and selection in the industry.
Halifax Seed Company
Emily Tregunno
Since 1866 Halifax Seed has evolved to be a market leader in the horticultural and agriculture industry in Atlantic Canada for both wholesale customers as well as home gardeners
HUB International Lwr Sackville, formerly Salvatores Insurance
Christina Salvatore
Hub is invested in working closely with our clients to find the best for their businesses. Specializing in commercial trucking insurance in Atlantic Canada, Salvatore works to understand your needs in order to provide you the best insurance care.
Inspired Change Consulting
Genevieve McInnis
Inspired Change Consulting supports business leaders with practical Human Resource advice to solve challenging workplace issues. Genevieve can speak to a variety of HR issues and challenges.
J2K Properties
Jim Kanellakos
J2K Properties is a family owned and operated multi-residential property company. We have a hands-on approach to our business and are involved in all aspects of development and design, building construction and day-to-day leasing and operating.
James F Lahey Glass
James F Lahey provides exceptional workmanship and quality service to its Lahey Glass, Atlantic Locksmith and Conroy Refrigeration customers.
The Keating Group of Companies (AltiMax)
The Keating Group comprises a diverse portfolio of business interests, including Altimax Network Service Ltd., Altimax Courier and Landmark Developments, a diverse real estate company.
Lighthouse Transport
Lighthouse Transportation has more than 40 years experience providing exceptional service in the transportation and warehousing industries.
Luckett Vineyards
Geena Luckett
An English grocer, marketer & vinter shaped a new way of understanding and enjoying food in Atlantic Canada. Now a family-run winery & vineyard with gorgeous varieties and some of the most iconic views in Canada.
Lynds Industrial
Bob Brown
Lynds was founded in 1983 as a small distributor of fasteners to the heavy truck industry and Provincial DOT branches in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia company grew quickly because of a reputation for excellent service and extensive stock levels.
MacArthur's Quality Flowers & Plants Inc.
We connect consumers with fresh floral products from around the corner and around the world.
MacLeod Lorway Insurance
Jennifer MacLeod
MacLeod Lorway offers all lines of insurance in nine communities across Nova Scotia. Their CEO is second generation and his three children are all active in the business.
MacQuarries Drugs Ltd.
Charles MacQuarrie
Truro’s only pharmacy offering prescription drive-thru and delivery service, and 24 hour telephone and internet precription refills.
Maple Leaf Homes
When you choose Maple Leaf Homes, you’re choosing to live in a high quality, energy efficient home, crafted to your exacting specifications and standards.
Micco Companies
. Micco Companies consists of •Atlantic Mobility Products •The Chickenburger •Harvest Wines and Spirits •Micco IT Solutions •Micco Promotions •Mills •Palooka's Executive Fitness •Palooka's Boxing Club •Scotia Stone
Nexus
Mehdi Hashemi
We offer Elegance in our new constructions. No matter what your dream home looks like, we are capable of making it happen. We strive for Excellence and best results.
Next Sales & Marketing
Kevin Savage
Next Sales and Marketing Inc represents the industry's leading electrical manufacturers and their products throughout Atlantic Canada. They build a sales channel for your products by creating a demand through our customer network of Architects, Interior Designers, Home Builders, Electrical Engineers, Distributors, Contractors and Business Owners & Developers.
Northeastern Protection Services
Northeastern Protection Service Incorporated has been providing quality security solutions throughout Canada since 1983
Nova Industrial Supplies Ltd.
We service the fishing, general marine, boat building, construction, manufacturing, and auto body refinishing industries by providing the best in both products and service.
O'Regan's Automotive Group
New and Used Car Sales, Financing, Services, Auto Body Repair and Automotive Detailing Service.
Omnitech
Omnitech provides shelf instrumentation, control and valve solutions that meet your most common and complex industrial and instrumentation requirements.
On-Line Computer Services
Christa Rizzuto
ON-LINE Computer Services provides a variety of essential technological services including server repair & upgrade, workstation and or laptop repair & upgrade, data recovery, internet services, virus & malware removal, and more.
Payzant Home Hardware
Contact: Andrew Payzant
Home stores are 100% Canadian owned, with 50,000 different items available! There's a perfect Home store for your project, gift idea or everyday household item.
Peapell and Associates - Supertemp
Mark Peapell
We are a full-service human resource consulting firm which provides a full range of human resource services. Permanent Staffing Made simple!
PEJK Property Rentals
Louise Jessome
PEJK has owned and operated rental apartments in Halifax for almost 20 years.
Predictive Success Corporation
David Osborne
We work to establish a people strategy that supports business strategy. Our training programs give your people the skills they need to hire and onboard, engage employees, attract talent and manage change.
Ramar Construction
Christopher Marchand
Energy, commitment and passion were the qualities that motivated Ramar founder Ray Marchand to start a new career at 43, after serving 28 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. His vision resulted in what would become the premier builder of single family homes in Atlantic Canada.
Redden & Raffel Pools (R&R Pools)
Kara Redden
R&R Pools has been installing the highest quality inground pools and service in HRM for 35 years.
Rideout Tool & Machines
Rideout Tool & Machine Inc. has over 60 years experience in distributing industrial tools, machinery, equipment and supplies.
Salyzyn & Associates
Leanne Salyzyn
Salyzyn helps you eliminate your debt in the quickest and most efficient way possible by providing sound advice and assistance on managing debt. They address your financial questions and concerns, getting to know your financial situation in order to provide a custom solution that will allow you to pay off your debt in the shortest amount of time possible.
Scotia Investments
Nicole Jodrey
Scotia Investments is diversely invested in manufacturing, energy and innovative health, and environmental sectors in six Provinces of Canada, and has approximately 1200 employees
Seaboard Transport
Joe Shannon
Seaboard Transport Group is an industry leader in bulk petroleum and chemical transportation and extends to road transportation of dry bulk products, food transport, general freight and refrigerated freight.
SeaScape Building Maintenance Inc.
Faisal Khatib
Seascape Building Maintenance was founded in 2000 and offers turnkey property maintenance services that include new landscape construction, lawn maintenance, commercial cleaning, Ice Control & Snow removal for Medical, Commercial, New Construction, & Retail Businesses in Atlantic Canada for over 20 years!
Shaw Group
Contact: Allan Shaw
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes.
Smiledog
Jeff Doyle
Smiledog is more than just virtual receptionist service - they are your customer service team dedicated to helping you grow your business offering a welcoming voice to take care of your clients and increase your revenue generating opportunities.
Smooth Meal Prep / R&B Kitchen
Nevell Provo
Our team and family is firstly committed to delivering convenient delicious and nutritious meals to Haligonians, helping them reach fitness goals or just maintain a healthy life.
Sobeys
Contact: Rob Sobey
Sobeys Inc. is the second largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,500 stores operating across Canada under a variety of banners.
South Ridge Properties
Julia Habib
South Ridge Properties is a family owned and operated property management firm that has served Halifax’s growing need for new property and real estate projects through impressive integrity and a commitment to delivering results with the highest quality standard.
Southwest Properties
Jim Spatz
We believe in going above and beyond to improve people’s lives by creating exceptional spaces to live, shop, work and play. Southwest Properties currently owns and operates more than 1,700 quality apartments and condos situated in the best residential areas of Halifax.
Sou'Wester
Contact: John Campbell
The Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant Co. began in 1967 has a180-seat restaurant offering traditional Maritime and seafood dishes, and a two-level gift shop with one of the Maritimes largest selections of giftware.
Stanhope Simpson Insurance Ltd.
Steven Bates
Stanhope Simpson is an independent and privately owned Atlantic Canadian family business. We are proud to be an industry leader among insurance brokers in Atlantic Canada for commercial insurance and surety bonding solutions, with a strong focus on the construction, development and seafood industries.
Strategy Up
Marc Zirka
Strategy Up helps you solve your most burning issues related to your business growth and profitability. We help you build your corporate strategy, you commercial strategy (Marketing & Sales), and help you build a stronger customer journey. We aim at helping you strengthen your operational efficiency through technology, revenue enhancement and cost optimization.
Success Through Trust
Natalie Doyle Oldfield
We work with businesses to grow sales, become more profitable, and increase customer loyalty. Customers buy from people and companies they trust. Where there is no trust, there is no sale. Natalie helps companies increase sales through customer trust and loyalty.
Summit Vehicle Storage
Christopher Gourley
With a focus on providing exceptional customer service, the goal was, and still remains, to provide clients with customized vehicle storage options, while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism at all times.
Susan Hubbard Accounting Services
Provide a wide variety of accounting services including: -Bookkeeping, -HST reports, -Payroll, -Personal T1 Tax returns, -T2 Corporate Tax returns, -Financial Statement preparation, -Training in Sage 50 (Simply Accounting), -Business Plans
Thornridge Holdings Ltd
Candice Blaney
Thornridge Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company.
Voda Retreats
Rebekah Streeter
Our mission at VODA is to curate meaningful experiences that empower our community to reach their highest potential. We deliver curated retreat-style, luxury experiences to your door, so you can find your hygge, reconnect & restore with ease.
Watermark Partners
Dr. Margaret (Margie) Humphreys PhD
Watermark Partners is a consulting firm dedicated to inspiring leaders and teams to build creative, transformative workplaces. Subject matter experts in business improvement solutions, large scale change, a family business succession plan and group and personal coaching.
Wealth Creation Made Simple
John Rahey
Speaking topics: investment, asset management, retirement planning, tax strategies & risk management
Wilson Fuel Company Ltd.
Ian Wilson
Wilsons is a leading fuel supplier in Atlantic Canada providing home comfort services, retail gas stations and convenience stores an a full range of residential and commercial security solutions.
Windows Plus Home Improvement Inc.
Mark McGrath
Windows Plus has been to revolutionize the window renovation industry through courteous, timely and effective habits…one customer at a time.
Yasser Khalaf with RE/MAX Nova
Yasser Khalaf
Halifax's Real Estate leader, dedicated to professionalism, integrity, and community. Established in 1996 RE/MAX nova is a leading Real Estate company serving the Halifax Regional Municipality.