"I believe that having Saint Mary's University as an investor in the Greater Halifax Partnership (GHP) demonstrates their commitment to the growth of our city and region. The primary role that Saint Mary's plays as an educational institution is complemented by the positive impact that the University has on the surrounding community, business and cultural sectors. Saint Mary's has recognized this impact and has made a visible and concrete effort to play a constructive role by engaging with the other 125 investors in the GHP to drive the economy of our city.     Saint Mary's has done more to raise the brand recognition of Halifax on the national stage than any other institution, with the success and broad impact of its scholastic and sports programs. As the premier business school in our region, Saint Mary's continues to contribute to our economic strength by peoducing high caliber business executives with a regional sensitivity and a global outlook." Stephen Dempsey, President and CEO, Greater Halifax Partnership, B.Comm '77

Saint Mary's University and the Greater Halifax Partnership

Saint Mary’s University is an investor in the Greater Halifax Partnership (GHP), an economic development organization that focuses on the economic expansion, marketing and promotion of greater Halifax. The university is in partnership with other public and private sectors leaders who are investing in the GHP. Saint Mary’s contribution to the GHP has provided its employees with executive and professional development courses.

www.greaterhalifax.com

Active Membership:

NovaKnowledge

Saint Mary’s University is a knowledge leader member of NovaKnowledge, a non-profit organization focused on the growth of Nova Scotia’s knowledge economy.

Saint Mary’s membership status of knowledge leader acknowledges its inclusion in the network of university, business and government leaders in Nova Scotia’s knowledge economy. It also recognizes Saint Mary’s University’s consistent participation in NovaKnowledge events and initiatives.

www.novaknowledge.ns.ca

Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce

Saint Mary’s University, Saint Mary’s Business Development Centre, Commerce Society and Student Employment Centre are members of the Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

Saint Mary’s University has hosted a number of Chamber of Commerce events including this year’s Business After Hours evening and a breakfast lecture on transformational leadership presented by Dr. Kevin Kelloway, a Saint Mary’s Management and Psychology professor and Director of the CN Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

www.halifaxchamber.com