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The tremendous encouragement we received was foundational in our shift to what we now call – NACO 2.0.
world returns to in-person meetings and events, NACO endeavours to continue empowering entrepreneurs in investment-constrained regions and industries with equitable access to national opportunities for connec- tion, capital and growth. As we look towards economic recovery, NACO is fo- cused on bridging the gap between innovative entre- preneurs and the capital and community they need to build Canada’s future. Working alongside our partners in local communities and government, we are commit- ted to creating new pathways to inclusive prosperity.
Our 20-year-old organization needed to reimagine its purpose and with your feedback, we have. We know that entrepreneurs in all regions and from all backgrounds need equitable access to resources that may not be readily available in their local areas. Well-executed dig- ital experiences can foster greater levels of national connectivity, enabling entrepreneurs to engage with the resources they need to expand locally as their com- panies grow globally. To shine a national spotlight on Western Canada and Atlantic Canada, we hosted two virtual summits with over 2000 delegates, engaging in- vestors and leaders from nearly 40 countries. As the
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