SSEA is a non-profit organization on a mission to spark innovation, celebrate excellence, and create opportunities for businesses and individuals to thrive.
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.
KICK OFF 2026
with an event that will spark ideas, ignite conversation, and set the tone for a year of bold economic growth
January 22, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Best Western Hotel, Bridgewater
Start the year with fresh insight and powerful inspiration. Join us for a warm welcome drink, a plated 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.
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Time to connect
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Audience Q & A
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BONUS: Everyone gets a copy of their bestselling book
$49 per person. Tables of 8 available.
Reserve your seat today before this event is sold out.
November 20, 2025 was a night to celebrate excellence in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners!
We'll be adding more information about the event, nomination process, judging, and sponsorship opportunities for 2026 shortly. For now, please enjoy these photos taken by Brian Limoyo.
The 2025 winners are left to right:
Kent Nickerson, South Shore Ready Mix - Lunenburg County Legacy Award
Lisa Learning, AtlanTick Repellant Products - Export Achievement Award
Ryan Buck, Buck's Building Materials - Business Leader Award
Jill Forrest, The Quarterdeck - Tourism Award
Natasha Kent, Hungry Traveller Café - Hidden Gem Award
Emara Churchill, Lincoln Street Yoga & Wellness - Rising Star Award
Melanie Perron & Mark Baillie, Hell Bay Brewing Co - Queens County Legacy Award
(Missing from photo - Martin's Point Mercantile on Duke - Innovation Award)