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Public Sector Projects
MRA
conducts many projects for the public sector. In 2002 and 2009, MRA
conducted major market studies on Cape Breton Marinas for Enterprise Cape
Breton Corporation (ECBC), including a tourism economic impact analysis
using the TEIMS model. Between 2002-06, we completed several studies and
projects on Nova Scotia Exporters for Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI),
including development of several export databases. In 2001, we completed an
economic evaluation of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Academic Partnering Export Marketing Program. Other studies in recent years
include an economic capacity study in the Nova Scotia wood cabinet industry,
a strategic plan for the whole of the Nova Scotia agri-foods industry and a
strategic plan for Nova Scotia regional airports.
MRA has conducted several dozen
studies for ACOA over the past 20 years, including many under a standing
offer call-up. We also had a standing offer with ICOD, when that
organization was in existence, and completed more than $200,000 of work. Our
engagement with DFO has resulted in several contracts totaling more than
$500,000 over the years. Past engagements with NS government departments
included an update on the feasibility of Boston-Nova Scotia Cruise Ferry and
an evaluation of the Dealmaker '95 Environmental Conference. More recent
projects include:
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2010. Cape Breton Marina Study (Product and Market Development Strategy)
ECBC.
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2010. Nova Scotia Dept of Agriculture and Dept of Fisheries Funding
Options Guide.
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2009. Guysborough County Investment Attraction Strategy.
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2009. CREDA Investment Attraction Strategy.
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2009. Stumpage Survey.
Market surveys/analysis with Nortek Resource Solutions.
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2009. Colchester Regional Development Authority (CoRDA). Work
transportation study. Background research; surveys and interviews;
market ID.
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2008. Nova Scotia Department of Energy. Offshore Suppliers Global
Export Plan. Market research on-site in Houston and Florida; global
market research; strategic plan (MRA lead with
Novus Consulting Group Ltd.
as prime contractor).
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2008. Kings Co. Export Database/Potential. ID potential exporters,
focus groups.
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2008. Port of Halifax. Farmers Market Random Sample Survey. Market
projections. 2008. Public Works and Government Services Canada -
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Small Craft Harbours. Marine
Engineering and Construction Supply / Demand (Sector) Study. Market
interviews, data analysis, SWOT, strategic plan (with
Novus Consulting Group Ltd.).
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2007. Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries. International Product -
Market Development Study for Nova Scotia Salt Fish. Background
research, travel to United States, Brazil; market interviews, samples;
new strategies. (see
online at
http://www.gov.ns.ca/fish/marketing/ra/SaltfishMS.pdf)
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2006. Database/Directory of NS Metal Working companies (NSBI)
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2006. Export Companies ID project for "Propector) and other trade
programs (NSBI)
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2005. Bottled Water Sector / Capacity Study, Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency (ACOA). A global analysis of the four companies
controlling the bottled water industry and resultant impact on Nova
Scotia's industry capacity. An analysis of cases for industry
expansion; modernization, new products, new markets (exports), increased
penetration, etc.
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2004. Wood Truss Sector / Capacity Study. Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency (ACOA). Supply and Demand (including exports)
Analysis of Wood Truss Sector in Atlantic Canada and New Brunswick.
Demand analysis based on: interest and mortgage rates, population
growth, income growth and exchange rates.
Present or past standing offer
contracts have included Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC),
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), Nova Scotia Office of Economic
Development, Nova Scotia Government, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
and Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC).
*Signifies
NS government-related projects;
references available.
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