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Cape Breton Regional Municipality receives failing grade from CFIB

Cape Breton Regional Municipality CFIB small business Nova Scotia economic growth

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has earned failing grades in a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report card assessed the municipality as one of 39 out of 66 surveyed locations that failed to create the necessary conditions for small businesses to succeed.

The CBRM mayor noted that municipal restrictions present a significant challenge for local business growth.

Entities

Bear River Fire Department · Canadian Federation of Independent Business · Cape Breton Regional Municipality · Cornwallis Park · David McCormick · Glenn Bourque · Ron Duguay

Sources

CBRM earns 'F' grades for failing to foster small business growth: CFIB report card [www.saltwire.com]
Lockheed Martin completes $3.45-billion acquisition of Dartmouth-based Ultra Maritime [www.saltwire.com]