Green Initiatives

In 2002 with the encouragement and assistance of CBRM, New Dawn initiated a study of the municipalities wind energy resource. A committee was then established to investigate the feasibility of establishing a wind energy project that would be of benefit to the local economy. To date, several initiatives have being examined. Wind data is presently being gathered at a promising site within CBRM and the plan is to build a small wind farm if and when all conditions for approval are met. The committee is also investigating the development of wind energy for the fishing villages of Cape Breton and for rural communities.

Testimonials

New Dawn’s varied projects provide employment, strengthens communities and increase prosperity in the region- Keith MacDonald, Executive Director - Cape Breton Partnership
New Dawn continues to challenge people of all backgrounds and generations to identify and bring together hidden assets.- Tom Urbaniak, Ph.D., Cape Breton University
The cumalitive economic impact of New Dawn business over the years is estimated to be in excess of $150 million.- Doug Lionais, Professor - CBU
This organization's focus on community development, commitment to collaboration and creativity in addressing complex social problems has made it possible for us to improve access to safe, affordable housing in this area- Dr. Linda Courey, Director, Mental Health & Addiction Services, CBDHA

About New Dawn

New Dawn Enterprises Limited, incorporated in 1976, is the oldest Community Development Corporation in Canada and is a Founding Member of the Canadian CED (Community Economic Development) Network. It is a private, volunteer directed, organization dedicated to community building. New Dawn seeks to identify community needs and to establish and operate ventures that speak to those needs. New Dawn employs over 175 people from the Cape Breton community and it services 600 Cape Bretoners each day through its companies and projects. To Learn more about New Dawn click here.

Contact

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New Dawn Enterprises
75 Prince St
Sydney, NS B1P 5J9
Phone: (902) 539-9560
Fax: (902) 539-7210
newdawn@newdawn.ca