Minority and newcomer entrepreneurs bring incredible ideas and innovations to our society and economy but face significant barriers to reaching the same level as other members of this ecosystem. Atlantic Canada prides itself on close-knit communities and familiar faces. This is a benefit when you’re on the inside of those networks, but can be a barrier for entrepreneurs who are unfamiliar with the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem, or who are newcomers to our communities.
There are many pockets of people working with great intentions in our region. However, they naturally have more