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The Internet is a useful tool for organizations and people who want to do community development work. There is plenty of information available about community economic development. Here are some links that might be of interest
Community Development – a Nova Scotia Economic Development website with links to resources for community-based organizations in Nova Scotia
Coastal Communities Network - rural news, facts about Nova Scotia, places to look for funding; information, links, and discussions about keeping rural communities alive and healthy. The site also includes everything for boaters, and services at every harbour in the province
Community Economic Development Online - provides information on community economic development in Nova Scotia.
Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écoss - Développement économique communautaire dans les régions acadiennes et francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council - helps business and community in association with the co-operative and credit union system.
Nova Scotia Credit Union - is a full-service financial institution owned by the people who use its services.
Community Counts – Hundreds of communities, thousands of facts, one website. The Department of Finance site that tells you all you need to know about your community.
As well as providing information, the Internet itself is a community building tool. Here are some websites that show what can be done using the Internet in your community
Making the Net Work – articles on using the Internet to build communities
Connecting Rural Communities - is a guide to using technology to improve community and economic development in rural communities
Smart Communities – is a federal government website that shows how the Internet can benefit rural communities
The Tamarack Institute – is a community development organization that operates in Canada.
