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		<title>Nova Scotia Business Inc.</title>
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			<title>Dartmouth Company Receives Loan to Expand Work in Augmented Reality | Ad-Dispatch | Digital Media | Nova Scotia, Canada</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A Dartmouth company that builds and manages augmented reality applications for major retail customers throughout North America is hiring more employees and developing new applications with help from the province. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Recognized Globally as a Financial Centre | Stephen Lund, NSBI | Nova Scotia, Canada</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Stephen Lund, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential people in financial centres globally. The Financial Centres International (FCI) 500 list is an insight into the forces that are shaping the financial centres of the world.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Virtual Agent Services Opens in Amherst | Nova Scotia, Canada |</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/0I1-eLdVq3g/VAS2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A leading contact centre is expanding to Amherst with support from the province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cape Breton-based Company Poised to be Biomedical Technology Leader</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/LWDjxZV2Fhs/halifaxbiomedical2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Imaging technology developed by Mabou-based Halifax Biomedical is generating international attention and creating demand in the global medical market.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bert Frizzell Appointed to NSBI's Board | Nova Scotia Business Inc. | Nova Scotia, Canada</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/f0vRVpAUg_E/bertfrizzellboardappointment.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An experienced and recognized business leader has joined Nova Scotia Business Inc.'s  board of directors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Congratulations Halifax Shipyard, Team Nova Scotia, Ships Start Here</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/_uXPCNkRstA/CongratsSSH.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Halifax Shipyard, Team Nova Scotia, Ships Start Here. We are the best at building ships. We’ve always known it. And Irving’s Halifax Shipyard, Nova Scotia, and Canada will show it again now as we move forward on the $25 billion combat ship procurement project announced today, Oct 19, 2011.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Announces 2010/11 Annual Results</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/wiiS1j72VMY/NSBIAnnounces2010_11AnnualResults.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) and its partners continued to help local and international companies as they seized opportunities to compete and grow across the province and internationally in 2010-11. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ron Smith, Yarmouth, Appointed to NSBI Board</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/1VqIm3w0JNA/Ronsmith_appointment.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A proven business leader from Yarmouth, Ron Smith, has joined Nova Scotia Business Inc.'s board of directors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Origin BioMed Prepares for New Growth | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Life Sciences</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/AKUMuLbXKx0/originbiomed2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of Nova Scotia's innovative life sciences companies is gearing up for future growth with support from the province and other investors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Partnership with Province Positions Tech Link for Market Growth | Tech Link International Entertainment | Sydney, Nova Scotia | Information Technology</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/F0ATN-AZuTs/TechLink2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A gaming technology solutions provider in Sydney is positioning itself to compete for new contract opportunities in national and international markets.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Venture Capital client Unique Solutions Attracts Private Investment, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/7E5NTIs57lc/UniqueSolutions2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris congratulated a company with an office in Dartmouth today, July 27, on attracting $30 million in new funding. 

]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Solar Power Production Growth at SolarTron Energy Systems Inc., Amherst, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/uzipJPryKK4/SolarTronJune2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Homegrown solar energy company, SolarTron Energy Systems Inc, is increasing production at its Amherst plant. The company is manufacturing 39 solar concentrating collectors used to provide hot water for tanks, boiler heating systems, radiant heating and air conditioning systems for residential, commercial and municipal markets. SolarTron is using a $250,000 repayable term loan provided through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI). 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>LED Roadway Lighting Attracts New Investment to Amherst, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/8cf_PeaSCOc/ledroadwayamherst.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[LED Roadway Lighting, a global leader in LED street and area lighting, has secured a $4-million private-sector investment from Montreal-based venture capital firm Cycle Capital.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Korea’s DSME Opens its North American Plant in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/O04y9xGResU/dsmeopensplantnovascotia.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Korea-based Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and the Premier of Nova Scotia, Canada, celebrated the grand opening of DSME Trenton Ltd. (DSTN) today, June 14, 2011.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>TD Insurance Partners with Nova Scotia to Create Jobs in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/0D7vzKpdChQ/tdinsurancemay2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TD Insurance will be expanding in Halifax, creating up to 140 new full-time jobs over the next six years. 
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Citco Fund Services chooses Nova Scotia for Future Job Growth | Financial Services | Hedge Fund Administration</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/tOA-ahVxB6Y/CitcoApr2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The world's leading hedge fund administrator is growing again in Nova Scotia.
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Province of Nova Scotia amends Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) Act</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/uFHhMN2oHSI/NSBIActApr11.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Amendments introduced today to the Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Act will allow the NSBI board of directors to consider selling land and buildings at less than fair-market value, in limited situations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Expansion on Horizon for Dartmouth-based Cherubini Metal Works</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/VZbpWOL550M/cherubini2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of Atlantic Canada's largest steel fabrication companies is expanding its operations and creating new jobs with support from the province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Long-Time Employer, Maritime Paper, Improves Productivity, Competitiveness | Dartmouth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Nb8uwJS0G0A/maritimepaper2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Maritime Paper Products Ltd. is increasing competitiveness and productivity at its operation in Dartmouth with support from the province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Education Leaders, Ray Ivany and Bert Lewis, Add Expertise to NSBI Board</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/RmD-9RCcUB0/nsbiboardivanylewis.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two well-known education leaders will share their industry expertise and innovative thinking as the newest additions to NSBI's board of directors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oxford Frozen Foods - Nova Scotia Blueberry Supplier Expands</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/WicVaK7Qneg/oxfordjan2011.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The world's largest supplier of frozen wild blueberries is responding to growing international demand.  

Oxford Frozen Foods is expanding its Oxford-based plant to increase capacity. The province, through NSBI, is supporting this project with a fully repayable, interest-bearing $5-million term loan. Oxford Frozen Foods is investing $5.6 million.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>SimplyCast Adding New Employees, Attracting Local Clients in Nova Scotia | email marketing |  MCCM</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/lHCjDKGLQ6k/simplycast.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SimplyCast.com, a home-grown multi-channel marketing software provider and international exporter is adding new employees.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Appoints New Chair to Board of Directors</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/wp5u30maebg/NSBIappointsJimEisenhauer.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An accomplished businessman with more than 30 years of industry experience has been appointed chair of the province's business development agency.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Impath Networks Expands Again in Nova Scotia | Venture Capital  | Video surveillance  |  Security</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/76vP17BB3WU/Impathoct10.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of Nova Scotia's most innovative software companies is gearing up to hire and expand internationally. 
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Origin BioMed Continues Market Growth | Nova Scotia | health products for pain management</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bt9MB-5uxdE/originbiomed2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of Nova Scotia's most innovative life sciences companies is again ramping up sales efforts to expand its global reach.  The province is supporting Origin BioMed's growth with a $2-million investment through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) Venture Capital. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Local, International Companies Continue to Deliver Results | NSBI 2009/10 Annual Report</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/uzlfVjWqC88/annualreport200910.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From one end of the province to the other, NSBI, and its partners, helped local and international companies deliver competitive and sustainable economic results in 2009-10.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Frito Lay Canada invests in Quality, Environmental Sustainability in New Minas Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/MRSztZKeA0E/FritoLay.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Recognized for its product quality and environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices, Frito Lay Canada, a division of PepsiCo Canada ULC, is investing more than $2 million in its New Minas operations to upgrade production equipment and make the facility more environmentally sustainable. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Investment supports Xerium Technologies' Weavexx in Kentville, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/WVqXzf2iYIU/Weavexx2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Weavexx Corporation, a division of Xerium Technologies Inc., a leading global manufacturer of specially engineered consumable products primarily used in the pulp and paper industry, willWeavexx, a division of Xerium Technologies Inc., will be investing in equipment upgrades, ensuring cost competitiveness and increased productivity for its plant located in Kentville.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cape Breton Company, North-Air, Geared for Growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/qf9ZMFvTBQg/NorthAir2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[North-Air Window and Door, a Sydney-based employer, is better positioned to make market gains and create new jobs after undergoing an expansion.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Polysteel Atlantic Modernizes Facility, Creates Jobs in Cape Breton</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Zu13sFTv3w4/Polysteel2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Improving productivity to increase international market sales is the cornerstone of a Sydney-based manufacturer's plan for growth.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Surrette Battery, Renewable Energy, Springhill</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/8wkjiU4o35Q/surrettebattery.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The rising demand for renewable energy solutions is creating international growth for Springhill-based Surrette Battery. 
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>IT Sector Grows eEye Digital Security Radian6</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/RRJBuGoFt_c/eeye.radian6.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia's Information Technology sector is welcoming two more companies to the mix:  Irvine, Calif.-based eEye Digital Security and Fredericton-based Radian6.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Lewis Mouldings Increasing Sales, Adding New Equipment in Weymouth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/1T0hTOa6jno/LewisMouldings2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lewis Mouldings and Wood Specialties is finding new opportunities and higher sales halfway into 2010.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Appoints Dan Christmas to Board</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/FqBUyUoKw-A/DanChristmas.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Economic and Rural Development Minister Percy Paris, and Doug Hall, chair of NSBI's board, today, July 28, announced the appointment of Dan Christmas, senior advisor for the Membertou Band Council and the Membertou Corporate Division, to the board. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Fashion Designers Create Collections Inspired by G8 Women</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/lNwmohywrWc/G8Fashion_Redirect.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Inspired by the women of the G8, four Nova Scotia fashion designers have collaborated on collections specifically designed to celebrate each one and her individual fashion flair. See what they've put together for Carla, Michelle, Samantha, Laureen, Nobuko, Margarida, Angela, Svetlana and Geertrui.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>A.F. Theriault | Competitive Nova Scotia Boatbuilder Positioned for Growth in Meteghan River | Canada</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bEosELuUDRM/aftheriaultpositionedforgrowth.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A commitment to growth and excellence is taking a home-grown company from Meteghan River to the boatbuilding big leagues.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pure Energy: Fully Charged and Wired for Growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/72Epuwj0ejk/pureenergyamherstns.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The latest move for this innovator is an exciting new partnership with WildCharge, a partnership set to broaden PureEnergy’s product line and position the company to take advantage of opportunities in the wireless market.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>High Liner Foods Inc. Generates positive return for Nova Scotia | Canada | North American Seafood Producer</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/u8iACWVkUDU/HighLiner2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A leading Nova Scotia employer is buying back shares held by NSBI for $4
million.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Brookfield Global Relocation Services Expands in Nova Scotia | Halifax | Corporate Relocation Services</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/YrxM6wjNY64/brookfieldglobalrelocationservicesexpandsinnovasco.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Canada's top relocation service provider is growing again in Halifax.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>BioMedica Diagnostics Inc. Creates Jobs, Expands Market Reach</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/p8jSr70li_c/biomedica.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Windsor, Hants Co. based BioMedica Diagnostics Inc. is reaching new markets with its life saving products.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nicom IT Increases Workforce, Expands to International Markets</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/rolveBL5fLQ/NicomIT2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia-based Nicom IT Solutions Inc. is expanding its product line, increasing its workforce and exploring new export markets. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>RSA Canada Chooses Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for Growth | Financial Services | Insurance</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/GGph3-OE51s/RSACanada.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading home, car and business insurer RSA Canada is expanding its operation in Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nautel Ltd. in Hacketts Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada Making Digital Radio Work</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2c14wG5VLYQ/nautel.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nautel Limited, a global leader in radio frequency technology, is making investments to increase manufacturing productivity and diversify its products through research and development in Hacketts Cove.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Castle Hall Alternatives adds Due Diligence to the Financial Services Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ph9W0piKGJg/CastleHall2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Castle Hall Alternatives, the hedge fund industry's leading provider of operational due diligence, is expanding in Halifax with plans to create up to 50 new positions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Castle Hall Alternatives | Nova Scotia, Canada | Up to 50 new positions | Financial Services</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/3HKd6lyv5mE/default.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Castle Hall Alternatives, the hedge fund industry's leading provider of operational due diligence, is expanding its business and plans to create up to 50 new positions in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Korean manufacturer, DSME chooses Nova Scotia for North American production plant | Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada | Wind Turbine Manufacturing</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/T047lHBqDZE/DSME-Int.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Korea-based Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has chosen Nova Scotia, Canada, for its North American production centre for wind turbine towers and blades.  The operation will be located in Trenton, Pictou County, creating up to 500 direct jobs and is expected to be operational by fall 2010. 

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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Responsible Gaming Technology | Tech Link Innovation Spurs Growth in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/r364dkzlUf8/TechLink2010.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Growing worldwide interest in responsible gaming technology is creating new opportunities for a Cape Breton company.  Sydney-based Tech Link International Entertainment Limited is a leader in responsible gaming technologies. Established in 1994, Tech Link is the only company of its kind in Canada.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>JHS FishProducts, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, innovation for markets in Africa</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/zqH4dkUdh1A/JHSFishProducts.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Technology and innovation in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia are helping JHS Fish Products take recycling to the next level.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NewPace Technology Expands Workforce in Bedford, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/H0DOXeWb_Mk/newpacetechnologyexpandsworkforce.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new Nova Scotia-based technology company is taking its growth to the next level. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Blue Ocean Contact Centers Expands in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/of6djcuabJA/blueoceanexpandsinhalifax.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Blue Ocean, a homegrown service provider is expanding in Halifax with plans to create up to 350 new jobs. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Appoints New Board Member</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/NM-mZ12lx0s/NSBIappointsJaniceStairs.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An accomplished Nova Scotia lawyer of more than 20 years is joining the board of directors at the province's business development agency. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Relocation Service Provider Chooses Nova Scotia for Growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/VyZaqGugGaI/brookfieldchooseshalifax.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The country's top relocation service provider is expanding in Halifax. Brookfield Global Relocation Services plans to create up to 150 new jobs in Nova Scotia over the next five years. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Top IT Jobs in SAP Consulting Come to Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/99mSWxqoZWw/topitjobsinsapconsultingcometohalifax.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Montreal-based IT company /n Spro is expanding to Halifax with plans to create up to 20 experienced IT positions over five years. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Video Game Company Comes to Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/zG61yuOYgfI/videogamecompanycomestonovascotia.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A New York-based video game developer for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS is choosing Nova Scotia for its next level of growth. 

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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ABCO Continues to Reach New Markets with Innovative Products</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/tClf8d9qGmk/lunenburgabcoreachingnewmarkets.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lunenburg's ABCO Industries Ltd.is expanding its operations to meet growing global markets.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Home-Grown Company Builds on 40-Year History in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2e6ZdGpGJTA/homegrowncompanybuildson40yearhistoryinnovascotia.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Nova Scotia company with a 40-year history in the province is expanding its contact centre operations with a new location opening in Windsor.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia-based SheepDogInc.ca Set for Growth with Google</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6X_L8TOrfg0/default.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Homegrown IT company SheepDogInc.ca is setting the bar high as the first certified Google Apps partner in Canada.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Generating Business Through Renewable Energy in Upper Musquodoboit</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/jCCJczAAUBg/generatingbusinessthroughrenewableenergyinuppermus.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A wood pellet manufacturer is expanding its production capabilities in Upper Musquodoboit to meet international demands.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/generatingbusinessthroughrenewableenergyinuppermus.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Halifax-based Origin BioMed Attracts Additional Investment</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/-BuXZugN-K0/halifaxbasedoriginbiomedattractsadditionalinvestme.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An investment boost will help Origin BioMed's flagship product, Neuragen, become even more prominent in drug stores across North America.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Precision BioLogic Inc. is Set for Future Growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/1wv39u64Ruo/precisionbiologicincissetforfuturegrowth.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Dartmouth-based life sciences company is creating new opportunities for some of Nova Scotia's brightest graduates and seasoned professionals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/precisionbiologicincissetforfuturegrowth.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Atlantic Hardchrome Expands Operations to Better Serve Customers</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/8bQPoRELV3Q/atlantichardchromeburnside.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Atlantic Hardchrome is expanding its capabilities to better meet the needs of its customers.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/atlantichardchromeburnside.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Copol International Ltd. Sharpens Competitive Edge in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/pwlOg6e-Cek/copolinternationalltdsharpenscompetitiveedgeinnova.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A North Sydney-based packaging and manufacturing firm is improving productivity, exploring new international markets and maintaining jobs in the province.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/copolinternationalltdsharpenscompetitiveedgeinnova.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>LED Roadway Lighting Has Bright Future</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/aWOgt302geg/ledroadwaylightinghasbrightfuture.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A home-grown Nova Scotia company continues to shine brightly with its LED-based street lighting fixtures. The province, through NSBI, is supporting LED Roadway Lighting's continued growth with a $6-million equity investment.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Appoints New Board Member</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/mAVC-im8o_o/25aug2009.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A distinguished business leader with a focus on environmental sustainability is joining the board of directors at Nova Scotia Business Inc., the province's business development agency. 

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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/25aug2009.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Companies Remain Competitive</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/gdD5TOaq73A/novascotiacompaniesremaincompetitivethisyear.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[More than ever, Nova Scotia Business Inc., its partners, and local and international companies worked together to expand business activity in Nova Scotia in 2008/09.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>2009 IT's Your Future Scholarship Winners Announced</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/pJgZtUz6NJ8/2July2009.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Six Nova Scotia graduates will get help with tuition next year as they set their sights on a career in IT. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Companies Recognized for Export Success</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/sfeOr0OqG98/eaa2009.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven Nova Scotia companies won honours at the 26th Annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards last night.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia's Unique Solutions Poised to Become Largest of its Kind</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Qh9xckjYYVI/novascotiasuniquesolutionspoisedtobecomelargestofi.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia's Unique Solutions Design Ltd. is set to expand its Dartmouth headquarters. The international company is also attracting significant new private-sector investment thanks to support from the province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bradean's Tool and Die Set for Success in Amherst</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/RPtJj--r2Bk/bradeanstoolanddie.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A home-grown tool and die machine shop is taking advantage of increasing opportunities in the international defence and aerospace sector. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems Growing, Investing in Debert</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/fFIRbBCxSjw/kohler_windows.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For Debert-based Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems, expanding means more than adding new jobs, it means adding to the ways the company invests in its people and its future. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Lockheed Martin Grows in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/FpFJL3yVckQ/default.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Canada plans to create up to 100 new jobs within the next five years. The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc., is supporting the company's growth with a payroll rebate to a maximum of $1,829,420.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Flagstone Renews Commitment to Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/-vwq_bC03wY/default.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Flagstone has been growing in Halifax since the company established its Nova Scotia operation in 2005. Nova Scotia Business Inc. has worked closely with the company, supporting its success. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Finance and Trade Expert to Speak at Export Achievement Awards</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/quiHDrPYa9c/financeandtradeexperttospeakatexportachievementawa.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Nova Scotia business audience will have a chance to glean insight on the current economic challenges from an expert on export financing.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Province Continues to Focus on Stimulating Business Growth in Rural Communities</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/e7k6S-MC10g/provincecontinuestofocusonsimtulatingbusinessgrowt.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Communities in the northern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Annapolis-Digby regions are taking a new approach to stimulating local business growth.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Acadian Seaplants Limited Builds on Success in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/f86Yf3kl9ys/acadianseaplants.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Despite today's global economic uncertainty, Acadian Seaplants Limited shows no sign of slowing down. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Call for Applications for 26th Annual Export Achievement Awards</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/S0sZHZ5S0jA/callforapplicationsfor26thannualexportachievementa.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business savvy Nova Scotia exporters with excellent export records and a competitive edge, should submit applications for the 26th annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Fleetway Inc. Expands, Creates High-skilled Jobs in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/YQ_PfQIPH-4/dec102008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A leading Canadian naval engineering and technical services company, is expanding in Halifax.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/dec102008.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Lixar Expands Cutting-edge Technology Services to Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6Jrn7M1WNZM/nov262008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia's technology sector continues to grow, adding an Ottawa-based IT service company to the mix. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Professional Quality Assurance Joins Nova Scotia's Vibrant Tech Sector</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/p4aieOrIwJE/november202008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The worldwide IT industry is expanding, and growth-oriented companies are looking to Nova Scotia as the starting line. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Investing in the Future at Dartmouth's Advanced Precision</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/-jK699pgfag/october302008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A local manufacturer is enhancing its productivity to reach new export markets. 

 

Advanced Precision Machining and Fabrication Ltd., which serves a number of growing high-tech sectors, is investing $250,000 in a technology upgrade. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>WearWell Garments Celebrates 30 Years and Still Growing</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/FgXZhylbvIs/wearwell.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of Stellarton's most successful homegrown companies, WearWell Garments, is celebrating 30 years of success and plans to expand.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Prudential Consulting Inc Expands in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/4-61XvE7h6c/9Oct08.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Prudential Consulting Inc. an Ontario-based medical transcription company, is expanding its business in Nova Scotia. The company plans to create up to 70 new jobs over the next five years. 

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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Admiral Insurance Expands in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/XWIvr8FCRC8/default.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A United Kingdom-based insurance service provider is expanding in Nova Scotia. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Biotechnology Company Reaches New Markets</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/mY_7mUwmOPo/5August2008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Made-in-Nova Scotia health products will soon be stocked on more drugstore shelves south of the border. Origin BioMed Inc. is continuing its North American market expansion with continued support from investing partners, including Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Another Year of Business Growth for Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/jdGSNvKDeHA/august12008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotians are benefitting from another year of business growth.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cape Breton Flight Institute Takes Off</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/63pGYyr9Bf8/18July2008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sydney, Nova Scotia is home to a new international pilot training centre. Cape Breton Flight Institute will operate from the Sydney Airport. This professional training centre is filling the growing need for pilots in the expanding economies of China and other emerging markets.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Marine Geoscience Company Expands | Port Hawkesbury</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/OULcS3rvbQo/july102008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A successful marine and geoscience business headquartered in Port Hawkesbury is expanding. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Winners of IT Scholarship Announced</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/zwTl4j4HgVU/june202008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The future looks promising for seven high school students in Nova Scotia who are pursuing a career in an IT-related field. Nova Scotia Business Inc.(NSBI) and CGI today announced the recipients of the 2007-08 IT's Your Future Scholarship.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Companies Recognized for Export Success</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/JYj-0lysiIE/may302008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven Nova Scotia companies won honours at the 25th Annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards last night.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ottawa-Based High-Tech Company Expands to Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/LIGLZPQJEr0/27may2008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Impath Networks Canada Corporation is the latest company to join Nova Scotia's growing high-tech sector. The Ottawa-based developer of video surveillance solutions is expanding its headquarters to Halifax.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Leading IT Service Company, Register.com, Expands Operations</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Z9ASeWdA0Cw/may212008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia is again the competitive choice for a leading North American provider of web services for small business and domain-name registration.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Life Sciences Start-up Links Nova Scotia With Asia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/PXpMOFjnPKg/may162008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An innovative life sciences start-up company in Truro's AgriTECH Park will soon be turning local produce and seafood into health foods, medicinal supplements and cosmetics for export to the growing Asian market.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>W. R. Benjamin Limited Expands in Springhill</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/FK46P48H3Kw/Apr32008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A niche manufacturing company in Springhill is strengthening its roots in rural Nova Scotia. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Investment in Surrette Battery and Parrsboro Metal Fabricators</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/xTolbpkANTg/march282008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two of Cumberland County's top employers — Surrette Battery Company Ltd. and Parrsboro Metal Fabricators Ltd. — are investing in new product development and markets with help from the province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Investment Opportunities for Homegrown Companies</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/XDUzAY_6hGM/march202008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia businesses can now access performance-based financing as they increase competitiveness in the global market and retain or attract workers. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Modern Media, Innovative IT Marketing, Expands Workforce</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/0hRQ83Z2wmY/march182008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Modern Media Inc., a homegrown digital marketing company, is expanding in Nova Scotia, creating up to 100 new jobs in Halifax within the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Keane Canada Inc. - One of Nova Scotia's Largest IT Firms Expands in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/-pnlAjV-syo/march62008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A top IT company is expanding in Nova Scotia. Keane Canada Inc. will create up to 375 new jobs in Halifax within the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Homegrown Life Sciences Company Expands in Dartmouth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/YygSIvKbDLA/march42008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A homegrown business success, Ascenta Health Ltd., is expanding its Dartmouth headquarters and creating up to 35 new jobs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ICT Group Plans to Expand in Sydney, Has Key, New Partnership with Bell Mobility</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/TgudY014eXo/march32008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Up to 200 new jobs will be created in Sydney with the expansion of ICT Group, Inc.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Financial Services Leader Makes Additional IT Investment in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/b1XY5C0Hvlc/february262008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Citco, the leading global provider to the hedge fund industry, has chosen Nova Scotia again. The international financial services company is making Halifax one of its key locations for Citco's industry-specific technology development, creating up to 325 new jobs over the next six years. Positions will range from technical support to software and application development. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mike Duffy to Speak at Export Achievement Awards</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/sTaOcmsdxZ0/february72008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to hear from a familiar Canadian face. Mike Duffy, host of Mike Duffy Live on CTV, will be the guest speaker at the 2008 Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards (EAA).
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Agency Appoints New Board Member</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/wk6IjkzGFgg/january312008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A prominent business leader and community volunteer is joining the board of directors at the province's private sector-led business development agency, Nova Scotia Business Inc.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Atlantic Windows Expands</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/5pxzi4p69xI/january222008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the largest window and door manufacturers in Eastern Canada is expanding in Nova Scotia. Atlantic All-Weather Windows Limited will create up to 200 jobs at its new Amherst location. 

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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Call for Applications for 25th Annual Export Achievement Awards</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/5vjxijOWqhk/january162008.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business savvy Nova Scotia exporters with excellent export records and a competitive edge, are invited to submit applications for the 25th annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>International Service Company Expands in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/sKd8GgRn-lY/October292007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Paragon Advanced Development Ltd. is expanding its existing Nova Scotia office, adding to the province's international profile among leading global businesses.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Homegrown Software Product Firm Expands Global Reach</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/roCGLskKDo0/october42007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A successful, world-leading Nova Scotia company is expanding its workforce in Bedford.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia's Defence and Aerospace Sector Continues to Grow</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/CKg9J3Lyg0w/October32007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotians will see more high-quality job opportunities in the defence and aerospace sector. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/October32007.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Now Is The Time For NSBI's Next Five-Year Plan</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/3K8Q398Z0Aw/september112007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The province’s business development agency has released its vision for the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Global Operation Expands Nova Scotia Presence in Greenwood</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/uOvs02CdTj8/August312007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Acrobat Research Nova Scotia Ltd. is building on its success in rural Nova Scotia, opening a location in Greenwood, Kings Co., that will be the company's Nova Scotia headquarters.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Celebrating Another Year of Business Growth in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ieUxfTCJK-U/August242007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia experienced exciting economic growth during 2006-07.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Leading Business Process Outsourcing Company Positioned for Strength</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/15ES_VwVjeA/august212007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Symcor Inc., a leading North American business process outsourcer for the financial services industry, continues to position itself and its Halifax location for competitiveness and high-quality service.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Home-Grown Global Technology Company Expands in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/X6kovn4e--4/August142007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A leading web-search advertising and software-development company is expanding its Halifax headquarters, setting the stage for international growth. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia IT Companies Gain Recognition at International Technology Summit</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Lc-LDlt9YiA/August32007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two Nova Scotia companies have been named to a prestigious international list of top IT companies at a conference in Palo Alto, Calif.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Aerospace Leader expands in Amherst</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/LJlzvZpBYMU/impamherst.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[IMP Aerospace Components, a division of IMP Group Ltd. is celebrating a new contract with the world's leading manufacturer of private and business aircraft. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Strong, New Addition to NSBI Board</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/fhRnDrSCMu4/July122007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An award-winning business leader is adding his experience and dedication as the newest addition to the board of directors at the province's private sector-led business development agency, Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Local Biotechnology Company Expands Into New North American Markets</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/4YMd3oCBPFg/July32007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Market expansion and new jobs are on the horizon for a Halifax-based biotechnology company.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Minacs Brings Jobs to Strait Area</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/oJ_Ke_IIbaA/June152007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Minacs is turning its long-running success in Nova Scotia into a story of expansion.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Companies Recognized for Export Success</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/dM5qvMzFF8Y/May112007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven Nova Scotia companies won honours at the 23rd Annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sydney Area Service Centre Expands In Region</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/PKv1qkmhJx0/April162007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[More jobs are coming to Sydney as a customer management centre is expanding to take advantage of emerging opportunities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Export Achievement Awards Announces Guest Speaker</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/fo5F0Fd_kWg/Apr03.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotians will have an opportunity to hear from one of Canada's top neurosurgeons and innovators at the 2007 Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Matching IT Workers with Nova Scotia Job Opportunities</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/z9Wi1Mzhohs/March22007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia is taking a bold step in building a more sustainable workforce in information and communications technology.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Leading Hedge Fund Services Company Opens Doors</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/x3xkUF0sFhY/Feb232007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The world's leading hedge fund administration company, Citco Fund Services, officially opened the doors to its Halifax operations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia's Education Leaders on a Mission</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/iPGSlGBJsPM/February152007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ambassadors, high commissioners and foreign service officers will learn more about the education opportunities available at Nova Scotia's world-class universities, community colleges, public schools and private training schools. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Defence and Aerospace Company Expanding Workforce in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/DpyQsbWR9Sw/January232007.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of Canada's largest information and communications technology (ICT) services companies is growing its defence, security and aerospace operations in Nova Scotia. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Call for Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards Applications</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/I41QDGx3Ddk/Jan18.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are a savvy Nova Scotia exporter with an excellent record and a competitive edge, you may be the next recipient of a Nova Scotia Export Achievement Award.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Creating Job Opportunities for Nova Scotians in Sydney</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/qImVSy9ruLI/December152006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The future is getting even brighter for a local innovator, which means more jobs for Nova Scotians. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Entrepreneurs Recognized with EDGE Program</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/5waND4spzF4/December132006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two Nova Scotia entrepreneurs have been selected as the 2006 winners of NSBI's Executive Development in Global Entrepreneurship (EDGE) program.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Legal Services Company Opens Yarmouth Office</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/FMYNSH_rMgc/December112006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Corporation Service Company (CSC) expects to hire up to 78 new employees over the next five years at its new location in the Hebron Industrial Park in Yarmouth County.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Partner East is Heading West</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ZiX0KmMjw1s/December42006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NSBI's Partner East program heads west with 27 Nova Scotia companies looking to help solve Alberta's labour issues]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Marsh's Technical Centre of Excellence Brings Local Talent Back Home</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/oPJEzAPfKMA/November302006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An international leader in the risk and finance industry will open an office in Halifax, creating up to 150 jobs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Halifax Welcomes Hedge Fund Administration Company</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/OQ8kuTSLECo/November212006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotians will have new career opportunities in one of the most dynamic and fastest growing areas of the financial services industry.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>World Leader in Financial Services Creating up to 350 New Jobs in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/sBNcDM8xi2c/November202006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Citco Fund Services announces its expansion to Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Board Welcomes New and Returning Members</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/KKwBSbtqeVs/Nov172006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A well-known Nova Scotia business man, a leader in the franchise industry, and the president of one of 
Cape Breton's largest contracting firms have been appointed to the board of Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Global Financial Services Company Expands in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Et7k6BJqzfg/Nov152006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Butterfield Fund Services is providing an opportunity for Nova Scotia expatriates to return home for the kind of positions they once left for. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>On-Line Support Continues to Grow in the Province</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/MmVHdPSUs8M/November62006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On-Line Support expands its Nova Scotia operations to Liverpool. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Driving Business Growth in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/aEr3AOIa4hc/Nov22006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Innovation and collaboration are key to sustainable economic growth in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) continued to draw upon these concepts in 2005-06. The province's business development agency released its fourth annual report today, Oct. 31.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>RIM Breaks Ground on New Technical Campus in Bedford</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/dsXlfrN3TB0/October262006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Research In Motion  breaks ground on new technical support operations centre in Hammonds Plains.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>International Corporate Services Company Expands Halifax Operations</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/LHxDpkbIy4c/October192006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotians can look forward to new and flexible job opportunities as Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), one of the world's largest corporate services companies, expands its Halifax operation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Partnership to Open Students' Eyes About IT</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/q47s_ms08sM/Sept212006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[High school students from across the province will be able to learn about the career opportunities in information technology (IT), thanks to a new awareness program launched today, Sept. 21, in Halifax.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Welcomes IT Executives</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/7wi7eukwAQc/Sept202006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many of the country's top information technology (IT) executives arrive in Halifax, today, Sept. 20, to discuss ways to improve the IT business environment in Canada.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Alberta-based Geomatics Company Expands to Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/I_7lMWJZAIg/September182006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alberta-based Crape Geomatics Corporation is reversing the trend to move west by expanding its operations to Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Do You Have The EDGE?</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/tR_PGvkQcWM/September152006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) is bringing its Executive Development in Global Entrepreneurship (EDGE) program into the spotlight once again.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Official Opening of Acrobat Research</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/LWqrRkQcRsM/August142006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Residents of the Cheticamp area celebrated the opening of a service centre today, Aug. 14, that will create new employment opportunities in Inverness County.	]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Defence and Aerospace Company Expands Halifax Workforce</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/4hgTI49uH5I/July132006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Canada, an industry-leading defence and aerospace company, is expanding its Halifax operations to create an additional 210 positions for Nova Scotians over the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Trade Executive Graduates With Top Mark</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bHqtocYzDrM/June132006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia trade executive Kelly Carter will be honoured with the 2005 International Business Plan Award.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Companies Honoured for Export Success</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/tnH-Qe_OTmE/May192006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven Nova Scotia companies have been honoured for excellence in exporting at the 22nd Annual Export Achievement Awards. 
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Agreement Benefits Local Businesses</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6opfwEvVZhI/May112006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia businesses will have access to more financial services ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Acrobat Research to Create Jobs in Cheticamp</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/wzmeieIlGmk/May92006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Market research company will create up to 115 new full-time jobs in Cheticamp over six years]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ADP Canada is growing in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/uEfeURvcijo/April182006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading provider of Outsourced Employer Services expands in Halifax]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>SportsDirect Accelerates its Growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/OhYJoMA_xJo/April112006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Industry-leading Nova Scotia Media Company Accelerates Growth Plan]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Continues its Competitive Lead</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/IcnubCtAToI/March212006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Four centres in Nova Scotia have once again ranked among the best sites for doing international business, according to KPMG's 2006 Competitive Alternatives report]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>On-Line Support Expands in Antigonish</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/H1VnUaYX4lk/february062006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[New customer contact centre will create professional opportunities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Consolidated Fastfrate Expands in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2tUTD-2T-Sg/february032006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[New transportation infrastructure will boost global trade.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Halifax Based SolutionInc Expands with NSBI Assistance</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/0kkaqvnV40g/february022006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Nova Scotia internet services company is expanding its home base and is making its mark on the world stage of wireless internet technology.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Supporting Federal Gypsum Company</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/zdJip2BsUm0/january182006.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Office of Economic Development and Nova Scotia Business Inc support strait-area gypsum wallboard company.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Halifax Welcomes West End Capital's Expansion</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/iMKihpuA4lY/december062005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Bermuda-based international investment management firm is growing its Halifax operations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>RIM Expands to Bedford, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/gQnS_gPfcnU/November252005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the province of Nova Scotia applaud RIM’s expansion to Bedford, Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Key Player in Growing Business in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/WirRbV6DuMw/october312005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), the province’s business development agency, released its third annual report today, Oct. 31.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sapient Canada Inc. to Expand in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/T7CJMFH5Dps/October062005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia's information technology (IT) industry is growing again, with the expansion of Sapient Canada Inc., a leading business innovation consulting firm.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Leader in ICT Welcomes Second Term with NSBI Board</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/OxA-6lDwSb4/October042005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leader in ICT welcomes second term with NSBI board]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Halifax Film Company Set for Action</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bENue3-2wBo/September022005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Halifax Film Co. projects will create more opportunities for Nova Scotia's film and television sector]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Metasoft Creates New Job Opportunities in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/fW09BfYQEdg/August252005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Vancouver-based software services firm brings its client sales operations to Halifax]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Versata Increases R&amp;D and Staff in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/pvnws_8bcis/July142005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Versata® Incorporated returns offshore development lab to North America]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>TeleTech Grows Adding Amherst Operation</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/xmcKmokrYio/July132005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TeleTech Holdings Inc. is expanding in Nova Scotia with the addition of its new Amherst operation]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Convergys Expanding in New Glasgow</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/PXZQv6X-2Qg/June292005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Expansion of Convergys, a leading customer care and service company, will result in more than 300 new jobs in Pictou County]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Anadarko and NSBI Announce Strait Area Growth Fund</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/3u75GO0aDv4/May182005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Funding will promote businesses and industries complementary to the liquefied natural gas operation in the Strait region]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Register.com Expands Nova Scotia Operation</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/DEMSByap9p8/May172005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading provider of global domain names and internet services recognizes the strength of Nova Scotia's labour force]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Land Sale to Bear Head LNG Corp Completed</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/tqS5odGbLOI/May022005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Industrial site at Bear Head, Richmond Co., sold for $4.62 million to the Bear Head LNG Corporation]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>SupportSoft Expands its Operation in Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2M8APphRxDc/April192005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SupportSoft, a U.S. software firm headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., intends to expand its Halifax operation]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic Mission Achieves Success in Chicago</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bXpc-AOI2Pw/April142005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Atlantic Canadian companies emerge from Chicago with solid business leads for potential partnerships and export sales]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic Means Business in Windy City</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/v7Osp95LwLU/April132005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Second day included successful business meetings and discussions on border and transportation issues]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic Wraps First Day in Chicago</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/dHhs84D03U8/April122005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia businesspeople forge relationships and stronger market presence]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic Arrives in Chicago</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/rnXAmTJ0Vko/April112005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trade mission to Chicago puts companies into a market that has it all]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Clarke Inc. Relocates Head Office to Halifax</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/A7u_PywxHz8/March302005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[National headquarters move from Toronto allows Clarke Inc. to take advantage of Nova Scotia's cost efficiencies and talented labour pool]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Strengthens Board of Directors</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2EjxKhv8SwY/January132005.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NSBI's newest additions to its private-sector led board of directors]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>DynaGen Generating New Technologies and Opportunities In Sydney</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bm7ip1o_9UQ/December152004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DynaGen Technologies Inc., a Sydney-based company that designs and manufactures digital control systems for the distributed power market worldwide, is expanding its research and development activities and its product line with the help of Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cape Breton's New Pharmaceutical Industry</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/zHQq6wtfWH0/December032004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. and Enterprise Cape Breton Corp./Cape Breton Growth Fund introduce Keata Pharma]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/December032004.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Responsible Gaming Device to be Tested</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/GFGUudwHjwM/December0320042.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NSBI equity investment is focused on commercialization of firm's innovative technology]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Supporting a Major Employer in Upper Musquodoboit</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/GBwELrGvX2U/November122004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wood products manufacturer, MacTara, is poised for future growth]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/November122004.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>CGI Boosts Presence in Halifax, Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/oEp4y162_DM/September232004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Canada's largest independent IT firm opens International Systems Development Centre in Halifax]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/September232004.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Welcomes New Energy Investment</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/v-ZjXKQ9MW0/August122004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anadarko Petroleum buys Access Northeast Energy]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Crossley Carpet Mills Adding Jobs in Truro</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2xhT-ZQbcCU/August112004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tandus picks Truro for competitive advantages]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/August112004.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Strait Area's Newest Business: Federal Gypsum</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/TBTDds8rUQk/July222004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Federal Gypsum Company to begin operations 2005]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/July222004.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>NSBI Releases its Second Annual Report</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/mEDldnpWx14/July212004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Generating a return for the Province]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Dartmouth Company Awarded U.S. Military Contracts</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Ps9Jnm22JwI/July202004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Survival Systems Holdings Ltd., the leader in safety and survival training]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Life Sciences Outsourcing Firm Chooses Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ZVPGYlB6gOA/July142004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia is the first Canadian location for a Boston-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that serves life sciences businesses. ForeignExchange Translations, Inc. provides translation services to medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Scanwood Canada Ltd. Becomes Nova Scotia-Owned</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6fLsPjwfuDg/July092004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Scanwood Canada Ltd., a furniture manufacturing company in Dartmouth, is taking the company’s future into its own hands – literally – by purchasing the company from IKEA Group, with help from Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Meteghan River Company is Sailing on Higher Water</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/YoVqgUpaxAY/June182004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A. F. Theriault & Son Limited of Meteghan River, Digby County, is increasing production and creating 20 new jobs, as the shipbuilder prepares to export new vessels to buyers in the United States (U.S.), with the help of Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cape Breton marble quarry expanding</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/P4hQ9UNB8eA/May282004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Cape Breton marble producer is expanding, increasing export production and is expecting to double its employee complement, with help from Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia companies know no ceiling</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/t16FN2SiCeo/May132004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven Nova Scotia companies ‘raised the roof’ last year to achieve export success – literally in some cases – and injected $44 million into Nova Scotia’s economy in the process.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pamela Wallin to help Nova Scotia celebrate</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/gePOM9cdhAw/April062004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pamela Wallin, Canada’s Consul General to New York City, will offer insight into the current state of Canada-United States trade relations as keynote speaker for the 20th annual Export Achievement Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>EDS continues to grow in Cape Breton</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/RfNPxr43viY/March222004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[EDS Canada Inc., a leading global outsourcing services company with more than 1,500 employees in Cape Breton already, announced that it will expand its Port Hawkesbury operations and hire up to 325 more people during the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Manufacturing Plant in North Sydney</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/2ZaoHKkwLtg/March152004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Approximately 90 manufacturing jobs will be created in North Sydney with help from the Cape Breton Growth Fund Corporation (CBGF), Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) and Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia is outsourcing destination of choice</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/k4k0rf-iGtg/March122004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A newly established Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operation is looking to hire more than 100 financial and accounting employees for its Halifax location.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Financing Service Helps Nova Scotia’s Exporter</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/lmMHXeEXr6E/March092004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NSBI partners to bring new export financing service.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sale of former Britex Group Ltd. does not close</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/EajQtnOPuZc/March012004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[KPMG Inc., receiver for the former Britex Group Ltd., confirmed today that the sale of the assets at the textile plant did not occur by the final closing date.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pictou County ranked best as business site</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/c3Q5DWIg4go/February182004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pictou County beat out 38 centres across Canada as the best site in the world for doing business, according to a new KPMG report]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia Centres Among Top Business Sites</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/vltFIZtrKww/February1820042.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Four Nova Scotia centres – Pictou County, Truro, Sydney and Halifax ranked among the best sites in the world for doing business, according to a new KPMG report]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Convergys Corporation Expands Into Cornwallis</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/TdZNCnBrW08/February172004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Company expects to hire 175 people within the next two years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/newsevents/NewsReleases/February172004.aspx</feedburner:origLink></item>
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			<title>Lightbridge, Inc. Arrives in Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/f2ktlO_qFsg/February102004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Contact centre staffing plans underway in Liverpool]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Celebrating 20 Years of Export Achievement</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/GDxY3TxEb7Q/February062004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A call for submissions went out today for the 20th Annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bid accepted for former Britex Group Ltd.</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/bOBlFoHc7QE/January142004.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[KPMG Inc., receiver for the former Britex Group Ltd., announced today that it has accepted a bid of $1.175 million for the Britex]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Acquires Nova Scotia Call Centre Business</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ao0x7GbIGFA/December292003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Acquires Nova Scotia Call Centre Business]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Star to acquire Nova Scotia call centre business</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/-HNtcerxjFQ/December222003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Toronto Star announced today, Dec. 22, that it will purchase HEBB TeleSales and Marketing, a call centre operation in Truro.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI supports Halifax-based software development company</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/eRRYI3jtA9w/December192003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NovaLIS Technologies Ltd., a Halifax-based IT company that develops software products for managing land records, has received $2-million in financial assistance from Nova Scotia Business Inc., through convertible debenture, to help the company expand its international markets.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Amex Canada Inc. chooses Nova Scotia for growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/_uyVfVxoUrQ/December042003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Amex Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express Company, announced today that it will expand its Corporate Travel Reservation Centre in Halifax, with help from Nova Scotia Business Inc. The expansion will allow the company to hire up to 185 people within the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia strengthens ties with Massachusetts</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/y8yU7552htk/December0420032.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has established an advisory council in Boston to assist in identifying business development opportunities for the province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cape Breton exporters prospecting in New England</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/xt6ho25JSvo/December022003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) is partnering with Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) to lead five Cape Breton companies on an export development initiative to New England on December 3-5, 2003.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Demand for Keane's services spurs recruiment drive</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/5sF4eo6ssR0/November122003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Keane, Inc. (NYSE: KEA), a leading business and information technology (IT) outsourcing firm, today launched a Canadian recruitment campaign for its Advanced Development Center (ADC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Delegation Wraps up trade mission to Washington</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6t5oyAJc0wM/November072003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Team Canada Atlantic delegation declared success at last night’s closing ceremony for the first mission to Washington, D.C., which wrapped up yesterday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Atlantic Canada whets Washington's appetite</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/apK5pckYZkw/November052003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Team Canada is pleased with the results of a reception last night that offered the American capital a taste of Atlantic Canada's renowned cuisine, whetting its appetite for more of the region's agriculture and food exports.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Canada and US Parternship "Unique"</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Q_pFPDkEFxw/November042003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Team Canada Atlantic delegation met with senior officials with the Greater Washington Initiative (GWI), yesterday to discuss the importance of creating partnerships and strategic alliances to increase Atlantic Canada's export capacity.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic Addresses Senior US CEOs</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/d-5ihB6d-uI/November0420032.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Team Canada Atlantic delegation, in conjunction with the Canadian American Business Council (CABC), participated today in a key luncheon attended by more than 500 top U.S. CEOs to promote and enhance the trade relationship with Atlantic Canada.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI releases first annual report</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/RI_cWLpuBHw/October302003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In its first full fiscal year of operation, Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) achieved its corporate targets and generated a positive return on investment for the Province. Details were released today in the corporation's first annual report, covering April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI appoints two new board members</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/XF2RrR7-N8I/October212003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A commercial lawyer from the Strait area and an investment banking executive from Halifax have been appointed to the board of Nova Scotia Business Inc., effective November 1, 2003.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Entrepreneurs selected as first EDGE participants</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/p_yjs37ZTlo/October102003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two Nova Scotia IT entrepreneurs, one from Cape Breton and one from Halifax, have been selected to be the first participants in Nova Scotia Business Inc.’s EDGE (Executive Development in Global Entrepreneurship) program.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Britex Group Ltd. operating under receivership</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/OVp7_K7uLH4/October022003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Britex Group Ltd., a Bridgetown textile operation, is now operating under a receiver until a buyer can be identified.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Caledonia arrives home to Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/XjNMaoM6oRg/September162003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Atlantic Canadians can expect to welcome more visitors to their coastal communities next summer, and the tall ship Caledonia may be the transportation mode of choice.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI Launches Executive Education Program</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/R8Lu6rDBOyc/August082003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) today launched an entrepreneurship initiative for Nova Scotia business leaders interested in enhancing their entrepreneurial skills and expanding their global business network.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pictou County's Annual Business Achievement Awards</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/5kIsHEw45a4/August012003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Start marking your ballots! Nominations for the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce's 12th Annual Business Achievement Awards are now being accepted.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI supports a sweeter Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ka_1-CbLV2o/July082003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced today that it will support Hershey Canada Inc. as it continues to build upon its Nova Scotian operations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI supports new business growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ddQOA7g8gxE/June262003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced today that it has agreed to terms with On-Line Support Inc. on a payroll rebate agreement that will allow the company to continue to grow in Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Biotechnology sector takes international stage</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ciizEHK-Kh4/June202003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Stephen Lund, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., today announced $235,400 in funding to enable Atlantic Canadian organizations to participate in BIO 2003, from June 22-25, 2003 in Washington, D.C.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ambassador Cellucci to speak at NSBI breakfast</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/vqcHzfoxHjo/May272003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Premier John Hamm today announced that he will host a business breakfast in Halifax on June 20 where Paul Cellucci, United States Ambassador to Canada, will deliver the keynote address. The breakfast will be presented by Nova Scotia Business Inc. and held at Pier 21. Mr. Cellucci is expected to talk about current trade ties between Nova Scotia and New England.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>International Business Internship Program launched</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/M32q8c8zRvs/May212003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Stephen Lund, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., today announced that the 2003 International Business Internship Program is being launched with the assistance of the Canada/Atlantic Provinces COOPERATION Agreement on International Business Development (IBDA).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotian exporters recognized for achievement</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/S921QA1P31A/May152003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From blueberries and beer to pies and paper, Nova Scotia products and services were centre stage Thursday night at the 19th annual Export Achievement Awards in Halifax. A milk producer, a boat builder and a market research firm were also honoured with awards and recognized for their success in marketing their products or services outside of the province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Michael Donovan to be keynote speaker at EAA</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/taKHNrHKvVI/May132003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Academy Award winner Michael Donovan, producer of the critically acclaimed Bowling for Columbine, will be the keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Export Achievement Awards, to be held Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Convergys selects Nova Scotia for continued growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6fRjTguxR8M/April242003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), the global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, announced today that it will expand its Nova Scotia operations into the Truro area, marking its third contact centre within the Province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI welcomes TeleTech to the Province</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/PjX-ENdhhG0/April042003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Premier John Hamm joined Stephen Lund, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., today, in announcing that TeleTech Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of customer management solutions, will soon begin operations in Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Business for Canso</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/dnSwV6O0iuc/March262003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Canso will soon be home to a customer contact centre expected to employ more than 50 people. Economic Development Minister Cecil Clarke made the announcement in Canso today, March 26.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ITANS spearheads new business directory for growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/cun8_-j6_p8/February202003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies are being invited to take part in an opportunity to promote themselves while participating in the industry's growth. This opportunity involves registering with the new 'Information and Communication Technology Industry Directory'. The public directory will mark the first of its kind in Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Capital Ideas Roadshow set to travel the province</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/MC-2ItdpsNw/February112003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In its effort to address access-to-capital issues for businesses, Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) today released the schedule of provincial stops on its Capital Ideas Roadshow – a series of high level, hands-on information events created specifically to help Nova Scotian entrepreneurs better understand growth potential and available financing options and strategies.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI, NSCC and Aliant join forces</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Oz1JhYJ00oU/February062003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and Aliant announced today a formal agreement to help bring new business to the province.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Investing in our community</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6QeV18S4D48/February0620032.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Black Business Initiative (BBI) is proud to announce the creation of a community economic development investment fund (CEDIF) for Nova Scotia - the Black Business Community Investment Fund Ltd. (BBCIFL).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI announces new business resolutions for 2003</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/ixHyjBX8Xiw/January142003.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) today announced its new business resolutions for 2003 aimed at helping businesses reach their growth potential and enhancing provincial economic growth. NSBI also released research findings on economic attitudes, and preliminary results reflecting activity since its inception in November 2001.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ocean Nutrition boosting Nova Scotia's presence</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6LVS8KaPqLc/November052002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) Ltd., already a world leader in marine-based natural health and nutritional products, is planning to build on its success with a four-year, multi-million dollar expansion, and support from Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Apple Valley Foods Inc. of Kentville is growing exports</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/08JDfsB37xE/September202002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Apple Valley Foods Inc. of Kentville is increasing its supply of pies and cakes for U.S. retail markets with $800,000 in working capital financing from Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Three Nova Scotia companies planning growth</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6zrwGso1tSg/September092002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Three Nova Scotia companies are planning future growth with support from payroll rebate agreements. KLJ Field Services of Windsor, Sydney Technologies of North Sydney, and Xerox Canada in Halifax are expanding operations by about 300 jobs combined over the next five years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Business advantages for New England companies</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/YqsJAljsjSQ/September052002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) today launched an initiative aimed at introducing businesses from the six New England states to the economic and social benefits of locating components of their enterprise and manufacturing in Nova Scotia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Chitogenics Ltd. secures $2.475 million financing</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/vXyyAbUZJVI/July182002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chitogenics Ltd., a medical device and delivery company specializing in biomaterial devices, today announced the completion of a $2.475-million round of financing. Participating investors are Nova Scotia Business Inc., BDC Venture Capital, a division of the Business Development Bank of Canada, InNOVAcorp, and the company's founders.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NSBI congratulates SolutionInc Ltd.</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/BhBdNA_Hv00/July172002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stephen Lund, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., today extended congratulations to SolutionInc Technologies Ltd. (TSX-V: STL) and SolutionInc Ltd. of Halifax, its wholly owned subsidiary, on approval of the reverse take-over transaction by the Toronto Venture Exchange. This transaction provided new investment funds for the Halifax-based company.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic Continues to Succeed</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/FOYM2hDQ0b8/June212002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Early results from a recent Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New York City in May show that, once again, the team approach to expanding trade opportunities has paid off for Atlantic Canadian companies.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia exporters span globe – and beyond</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/OtN9sb58KRQ/May232002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From ocean depths to outer space, Nova Scotia companies are finding their product niche in places far afield.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Promoting Nova Scotia's best in New York</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/XZBJw3jeDHY/May2320022.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some of Nova Scotia's best fish products were on display last night in New York. At two receptions hosted by Team Canada Atlantic, 25 top New York food brokers and distributors, followed by over 150 area business people, sampled high quality food from Atlantic Canada, including products from Membertou-based WAPN Fisheries and Seafoods.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Canada Atlantic in New York to Do Business</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/-FdRmrNxJuM/May212002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business delegates representing companies from across Atlantic Canada began arriving in New York City today for a series of meetings with U.S. companies to pursue potential market opportunities in the metropolitan New York. This is the first trade mission to New York City by Team Canada Atlantic.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The winning team for Yarmouth County</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/AFincZ4JdRM/May2120022.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yarmouth continues to be a success story for Register.com and the Nova Scotia government. Premier John Hamm took time during the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to meet with some of the company's top officials today in New York.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotian companies prepare to take New York</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Eleven Nova Scotian companies are preparing to join Premier John Hamm in New York next week to help spread the news that Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces are great places in which to do business.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Brian Tobin to speak at Export Achievement Awards</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/jbHIfCsOti8/April182002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Former federal industry minister Brian Tobin, whose passion for the country has earned him the nickname “Captain Canada,” has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s Export Achievement Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Increased interest in trade mission to New York</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/Q92CrcgtFo4/April152002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Honourable John Hamm, Premier of Nova Scotia, today announced that more companies are being offered the opportunity to join the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New York City as Associate Participants.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>EDS Canada to open in Port Hawkesbury</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/MaA4KckpLZU/April032002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[EDS Canada today announced they have signed a contract with a Fortune 500 company that will create up to 600 jobs in Cape Breton by the end of 2002.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to New York</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/6RbR7ECt4A0/April022002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Premier John Hamm, today announced that ten Nova Scotia companies would be among the 40 companies participating in Team Canada Atlantic’s first visit to New York City, May 21-23, 2002.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Diaphonics Secures $1 Million Financing</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/k6uhYQfig9Q/March062002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diaphonics Inc., a developer of speech recognition and voice security technologies for enterprise and telecom markets, today announced the completion of a $1-million round of financing. Participating investors are BDC Venture Capital, a division of the Business Development Bank of Canada, and Nova Scotia Business Inc.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Export successes recognized</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/YaaG07Tkkn0/February012002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia’s export companies have proven they have the skills and dedication to succeed, and now it’s time to recognize their efforts.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nova Scotia centres among most cost-effective</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/cHo716Ndtt8/January292002.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Three Nova Scotia centres – Truro, Halifax, and Sydney – are among the best sites in the world for doing business, according to a new KPMG report comparing business costs in North America, Europe and Japan.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Atlantic Canada headed for Atlanta</title>
			<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/novascotiabusiness/News/~3/fYB7eSOhHHA/November062001.aspx</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Building on the success of last May’s mission to the southeastern United States, 32 Atlantic Canadian companies will be heading to Atlanta, Georgia, on November 13-15 to pursue potential markets.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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