Why This Event?
This event is a private special event for socially conscious young professionals who are leaders of tomorrow and understand the importance of community. This will be a great opportunity for networking and meeting progressive like minded individuals in a warm engaging environment. With the purchase of a ticket guest will be treated to a free selection of great food and complimentary drinks.
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I wish lots of success to this new project and look forward to seeing the hole in the middle of downtown replaced with this beautiful new Convention Center. However betting the future of the Nova Scotia’s economy on conventions, tourism, and other consumer discretionary sectors is simply irresponsible and new strategies should be developed very soon.
New Halifax Convention Center (Photo Credit: Hfx Chronicle Herald )
Facebook Response To The New Halifax Convention Center 07/12/12
We’re excited about today’s announcement!
Did you know? The average convention delegate can spend up to four times as much as the average visitor to Nova Scotia. Just one national or international convention of 1,000 delegates can result in over $1 million of new spending in our provincial economy – in shops, restaurants, hotels and on transportation. – NSBI
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” – Buddha
It has become self-evident in my inner circle and for those around me at work that I have become extremely passionate about the Clean Technology sector. My rational behind this is very simple; it represents a different way of thinking and seeing the world. It represents unity, balance, and sustainability. These are principles that I believe are fundamental to a healthy lifestyle. In my last Top Documentary Selection: There Is No Tomorrow there was a lot of fear and facts used to suggest that our future here on earth was very bleak. The quotes below from friends and family are a sample of first reactions after seeing the video.
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”
– Joseph Campbell
A lot of people in my social networks have expressed concern over the fact that by the time they are of retirement age they might not have a pension to depend on. I see the governments moves yesterday more as a 25 to 35 year heads up to be prepared for significant changes in the future and to encourage us as a younger demographic to make our decisions and investments accordingly.
The government ride is over
I think its a shame when I hear some of my peers talk about getting a full-time federal government job and they get excited because they think they are “guaranteed” a pension, full-benefits and 6 weeks vacation instead of being excited about the actual work they will be doing. A lot of mid 80’s babies have shielded themselves from the workforce by going into professional fields of focus with a graduate degree. This has been a great strategy for most and has given a lot of people advance opportunities for success. However in the end experience is the best measure of accomplishment and a lot of young professionals entering into the “real world” will soon see the value in gaining experience over money when it comes to getting hired. Our parents created a system that allowed us to grow up in the most prosperous free and amazing country in the world. The attitude and culture of entitlement we have become accustomed to is not healthy nor deserved.
“I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.And that’s how I operate my life. “
– Oprah Winfrey
Ottawa, March 21, 2012 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued
the following statement recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
“March 21st marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
“As Canadians join with people around the world in marking this day, we should be proud of our country’s success
in fostering a welcoming and peacefully pluralistic society in which citizens of many different backgrounds live together harmoniously.
Ontario is rapidly emerging as an international hub for developing innovative clean tech solutions and delivering them to markets worldwide.
Ontario’s Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEA), passed in 2009, places a priority on establishing Ontario as the North American leader in producing and using clean and renewable sources of energy including wind, water, solar, biomass and biogas power.
“It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union…. Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.”
– Susan B. Anthony
International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. Today marks the celebration and continuation of a long tradition of International Women’s Day. It is a day when people across the world celebrate and recognize the contributions and amazing success of women all across the world. While in the office I have taken a moment to observe my surroundings.
Going back in history it was only in 1929 that Canada passed legislation that officially recognized women as equal persons in the name of the law. So as a man I take pride in celebrating this amazing day. The political, business, and entrepreneurial strength of women have shaped all our lives especially mine and surely that worthy of at least one day of reflection out of 365. Continue reading
Jeff Henderson Bio: Photo Credits The Food Network
This post was inspired because over the last 4 years I have been so deeply involved in business and politics that I have not had the time to make many home cooked meals. This has been tough because I always wanted to be a chef when I was younger and it is a huge lifestyle uplifter. I can remember back in university I would have ESPN and the Food Network on constantly, however recently that has been replaced with pure CNBC, and BNN. I remember on occasion hosting big pancake breakfasts and cooking massive dinners enough to feed 10-12 of my football teammates in my basement apartment before entering the working real world.
Well after a few years of retirement from the kitchen I am finally getting back into this long lost hobby and life supporting skill. I was inspired by Robin Burns, a family friend who makes the most incredible Guacamole Recipe you can believe. You can also visit her website at www.thehungrybirdy.com trust me you will not be disappointed.
Finally, my first real post. 
When I set this website up 3 years ago its original and sole purpose was to serve as my campaign website for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Election’s in 2008.Since that time my life has changed significantly so now this site is going to be a simple blog that will focus on Entrepreneurship, Politics and Business.
An Early Start
I was 23 years old straight out of university and working for the bank when I first decided to run. I had big ideas, huge goals, and large ambitions; probably inspired by all the progressive higher learning I was doing at Mount Allison University. Deep down I knew I had to run at a young age because that experience would help me in the long run in the future. I also wanted to give back to the community that helped raise me. Coming back from school I witnessed a city that was once very proud and united, divided and not confident. Something needed to be done, someone had to step up, so I did. Ex. (I wanted to talk about things like Re-investing in youth recreational programs, and development not about “cat bi-laws” and “decaying buildings.”) It was never about my ego, just common sense.
Written By Downey Campaign Official Agent , for Citizens For Halifax
The following survey was completed October 2008 for Halifax Regional Municipal Election (HRM). The organization responsible for this survey is called Citizens For Halifax. It is an independent grassroots society that was built to promote change and progressive ideas within the HRM; they plan on doing this by encouraging and engaging the community to be active, within the democratic process. Citizens for Halifax encourages and supports candidates for civic office. They advocate intelligent, thoughtful, fiscally responsible civic government. Their core goal as an organization is to enhance the progress of the HRM with a bold vision for a more prosperous city of the future.