SSEA is a non-profit organization on a mission to spark innovation, celebrate excellence, and create opportunities for businesses and individuals to thrive.

WHERE VISION MEETS ACTION

DRIVING INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE & SHARED PROSPERITY

The South Shore Economic Alliance (SSEA) is built on a simple belief: our region is overflowing with potential. Across every municipality and community on the South Shore, a bold entrepreneurial spirit is taking root and we’re here to help it grow.

We champion collaboration, spark new ideas, and create pathways for businesses to think bigger, work smarter, and rise higher. And just as the tide connects and nourishes our coastline, SSEA brings people, industries, and opportunities together to build a stronger, more resilient economy where every community can thrive.

A rising tide lifts all boats. We’re here to help raise the waterline.

BE PART OF SOMETHING EXCEPTIONAL

Through our annual Business Excellence Awards, ‘In Conversation’ Lunch, Golf Tournament and ‘Women in Business’ Summit, we will bring together business leaders and entrepreneurs to help shape the future of our region’s economy.

We are seeking investors to fuel these initiatives by contributing to operational and administrative support. With your help, we can deliver engaging, high-quality events that truly make a difference.

BECOME AN INVESTOR

KICK OFF 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Towards Prosperity lunch.

Attendees enjoyed lunch and an engaging armchair conversation with Don Mills and David Campbell – hosts of the Insights podcast and authors of Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada’s Economy.

Businesses from Chester to Shelburne were in the room with lots of quality questions from the audience. We're inspired to have a follow-up Round Table in March to continue the conversation and find the ways that SSEA can best support the business community on the South Shore. Everyone received a copy of the book and Don and David were available to signing them.

Special thanks to Brian Limoyo for the photos:

Thank you to our PLATINUM Level Investor for 2026

CIBC Wood Gundy, a division of CIBC Private Wealth, has built a strong and lasting legacy of trust, integrity, and exceptional client service for over a century by acting as a trusted advisor for affluent individuals, families, and business owners. Working together with CIBC partners, CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors provide comprehensive wealth strategies, financial services, and global investment advice. Today, with more than 100 locations across the country, CIBC Wood Gundy advisors continue to deliver professional guidance and exceptional service to clients across Canada.

Craig McDonald

Trevor Sinclair

& Flinn Wealth Advisory Group

140 North St, Bridgewater, NS

902-543-7377

Thank you to Acadia Broadcasting our GOLD Level Investor for 2026

CKBW and Country 100.7, based in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, are sister stations under Acadia Broadcasting that serve the South Shore with a strong focus on local content and community engagement. CKBW delivers classic hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s alongside news, weather, and cultural updates, while Country 100.7 (CJHK-FM) offers a mix of contemporary and classic country music with popular shows like The Wake Up Call . Both stations share a commitment to supporting local events, charities, and providing timely information, making them trusted voices for listeners across the region.

CKBW.ca

902-543-2401

whynot.eric@radioabl.ca