Invest in Cape Breton

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Tapping Into a Global Network of Cape Bretoners

May 26
29 mins

Episode Description

For many Cape Bretoners, outmigration is a rite of passage. They leave for school, for work opportunities, or just for the adventure of it. We see this as a loss for the island, but what if our so-called "lost" Capers (aka our “diaspora”) are actually an incredible asset that can open doors to investment, mentorship, and new export markets?

In this episode, Sean Meister of Global Bluenosers talks about the community of ambitious Bluenosers he’s building, and how they can help Cape Breton-based businesses go global. Whether you're firmly planted here on the island or a global Cape Bretoner yourself, it’s worth finding out how you can tap into this impressive network.

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:20 What Global Bluenosers Does
  • 03:27 Defining Diaspora
  • 06:22 Why Cape Bretoners Abroad Are an Incredible Asset
  • 08:22 How Other Countries Are Leveraging Their Diaspora
  • 10:10 Who Global Cape Bretoners Are and How They Give Back
  • 15:23 Who Can Benefit From Engaging With the Diaspora
  • 17:34 How To Engage with the Network of Global Cape Bretoners
  • 18:44 Helping People Go Abroad
  • 22:55 Global Bluenosers Membership Options and Benefits
  • 27:54 Final Takeaways and Credits

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About the Invest in Cape Breton podcast

Unama'ki-Cape Breton is on the cusp of an economic renaissance. Invest in Cape Breton is a podcast that will challenge your assumptions about the island’s economy through in-depth interviews with local changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untapped potential for investors and entrepreneurs, and offer a preview of the island’s coming transformation. Right from the first episode, we’ll show you why there's never been a better time to invest in Cape Breton.

This podcast is an initiative of the Cape Breton Partnership. It is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media. The theme music is "Under My Skin" by Elyse Aeryn.

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