New cranes will give terminal a lift
There's plenty of room at the port. AIMS has predicted increased traffic for years. Now, recent investments by Ceres and others will allow Halifax port capacity to grow three-fold.
Maine businessman to lead Atlantic business group
A look at Jonathan Daniels, Chairman and CEO of the Eastern Maine Development Corporatio and incoming President of the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce.
We already are Atlantica
Atlantica is happening all around the region and represents the opportunity to enhance economic development through better market access and reduced trade barriers. This article from the Halfiax Daily News echoes AIMS research on Atlantica.
Arguing the case for provincial exams
Guessing games are not the way to ensure children receive the best education. This AIMS op/ed in the Charlottetown Guardian explains that newly elected Premier Ghiz should implement provincial exams and other performance measures if he is serious about education.
Atlantic Canada needs more ‘co-opetition’
The region is in this together. Taking a page from AIMS, Port of Halifax CEO Karen Oldfield says that Moncton and Halifax need to co-operate to win in the competition for world markets.
Anti-Atlantica group gets ready for a busy week
An Atlantica conference in Halifax, organized by the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce, is attracting a lot of attention from anti-Atlantica groups. The first scheduled event for one of the groups was a protest outside the AIMS' office. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill used the media coverage to correct the group's misinformation about Atlantica.
Divide and conquer at play with broken accord
Chronicle-Herald business columnist Roger Taylor turns to AIMS for comment on the escalating feud between Ottawa and Nova Scotia over offshore royalties and equalization.
Vision Can Atlantica be more than just a trade bloc?
Atlantica can make a difference on social issues. AIMS focus on public policy for the region is reflected in comments by Elizabeth Beale, president and CEO of APEC.
Employment rate in N.B. one of the strongest
New Brunswick’s strong economy is reflected in higher employment numbers says AIMS in this article from the Daily Gleaner. Jobs lost from businesses closing in certain sectors will be partially offset by growth in other sectors.
Atlantica proponents look south for new chairman
Atlantica is gaining steam on both sides of border. The selection of American businessman Jonathan Daniels as chair of the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce confirms that growing interest. This article from the Globe and Mail, featuring comments from AIMS acting president, discusses some of the goals for Atlantica moving forward.