Honouring our Leadership Partner: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
We are thrilled to have the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) as a leadership partner for this year's inaugural InnovateNB Celebration. The Celebration is taking place on November 22nd in Saint John New Brunswick, where you can indulge in a full-day event aimed to raise awareness and spark interest in the innovative work that is happening in New Brunswick
About the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) works to create opportunities for economic growth in the region by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.
We got to chat with our leadership partner and got some great insights from Kalie Hatt-Kilburn, Vice-President, New Brunswick at ACOA on what InnovateNB means to NB’s ecosystem
What does innovation mean to ACOA and to you?
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) works to create opportunities for economic growth in the region by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada
Why was it important for ACOA to be a part of the InnovateNB Celebration?
Innovation is constantly changing all aspects of our lives and reshaping our economy and the way we do business. At ACOA, we are committed to working with our entrepreneurs and organizations to help them move forward with new ways to compete and succeed in the global marketplace. Through programming such as the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, we can help businesses speed up their growth and become more productive, as well as help non-profit organizations create the right conditions for our economy to thrive.
What part of the InnovateNB Celebration are you most looking forward to?
Being a part of the InnovateNB Celebration is very rewarding for all of us at ACOA NB, as we are given the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our local businesses and learn about where we as an Agency can continue to add value. Fostering a culture of knowledge and innovation is key to ensuring our businesses can continue to thrive and grow today and for the future.
You certainly won’t want to miss the full day of programming at the InnovateNB Celebration, where you’ll get an inside look at the state of innovation in New Brunswick and beyond. Visit our ticket page to buy your ticket today.
