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July 21, 2010
New Report Shows Significant Economic Impact from Proposed Convention Centre for Nova Scotia
A report released today by Trade Centre Limited (TCL) measures the significant impact the proposed new convention centre will have on the Nova Scotia economy from its operations, as well as from delegate and event planner spending.
June 28, 2010
New reports highlight market potential for proposed new convention centre
Halifax, NS - Five new reports released today by Trade Centre Limited (TCL) highlight both the business potential and public support for the proposed new convention centre in downtown Halifax.
June 28, 2010
BACKGROUNDER: Overview of Convention Centre Market Projections and Market Validation Findings
Trade Centre Limited Market Projections for an Expanded Convention Centre • Over the first 10 years of operation, a new convention centre would host 6,800 events, 2.2 million visitors and inject $750 million into the local economy. • The proposed new facility will allow for growth from...
June 9, 2010
Community Invited to Share Thoughts on Proposed Convention Centre
Trade Centre Limited (TCL) today launched a website to provide information and gather feedback about the proposed new convention centre. The site offers Nova Scotians the opportunity to share their views on the project.
April 30, 2010
Preliminary Convention Centre Reports Released
The province today, April 30, released documents related to the proposed development of a new convention centre in Halifax.
May 15, 2009
New convention centre to attract world-class events to city and province
Halifax is gearing up to welcome large international congresses, meetings, and major events, thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed Monday, May 4, 2009 by Premier Rodney MacDonald and Mayor Peter Kelly. The document commits the Province and Halifax Regional Municipality to work together in an effort to have a new convention centre up and running in downtown Halifax by January 1, 2013.
May 7, 2009
Halifax to host World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study
Halifax, NS—Halifax has been named as the next site for one of the most significant international conferences ever held in the region. The World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) will attract 1,500 delegates from all over the world to Halifax’s World Trade & Convention Centre from July 9 to 14, 2012. Held every four years, the most recent IASSID Congress took place August 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa.
September 22, 2008
Foster Brings Charity Gala to Halifax - Three-day event to include all-star concert, talent search
Chart-topping music producer David Foster couldn’t divulge too much about the lineup for his charity fundraiser here next year.
March 25, 2008
Expressions of Interest Sought for Development of New WTCC
The province and Halifax Regional Municipality are seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals or groups for a development opportunity that includes a new World Trade and Convention Centre as a core component.
September 26, 2007
Events and Conventions Top $1 Billion Mark in Direct Expenditures
The fiscal year for 2006/2007 was the biggest year in the history of Trade Centre Limited bringing in $169.7 million in direct spending.