The only thing alarming about Atlantica is the alternative if the region misses out on the opportunity, says Halifax Daily News columnist David Rodenhiser. This column provides some balance to the erupting Atlantica debate.
You can get there from here! Iceland-based transportation and investment company Eimskip supports short-sea shipping through a new feeder service that includes Portland, Maine in addition to Boston and Portsmouth.
The economics of clustering and what it means for all Atlantica ports.
The benefits derived from the Port of Halifax are spread much further a field than other container ports. That’s the finding of this paper, the second in the Atlantica Ports Series.
Atlantica would help small businesses for whom increasing regional synergies are crucial to growth and expansion. This article from the Halifax Daily News highlights AIMS’ research on Atlantica noting that there are many areas where working together will generate economic growth for the betterment of the region.
Atlantica will bring many benefits to the region and appears to have popular support. This article from the Halifax Daily News notes that the number of Atlantica supporters at the conference was far greater than the number of opponents.
AIMS’ research and policy analysis on Atlantica made headlines and moved opinions at the Atlantica 2007 conference. This article from The Canadian Press covers AIMS participation at the conference explaining that Atlantica is about Canada and the US working together to enhance regional development.
Sustainable rural communities need sustainable businesses, not government handouts. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill was asked to provide his take on rural growth in this special feature to the Halifax Chronicle-Herald.
Atlantica is happening all around the region and represents the opportunity to enhance economic development through better market access and reduced trade barriers. This article from the Halfiax Daily News echoes AIMS research on Atlantica.
A look at Jonathan Daniels, Chairman and CEO of the Eastern Maine Development Corporatio and incoming President of the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce.