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Creating Economic Resilience for Rural Communities​

Empowering sustainable growth through tailored strategies and on-the-ground partnerships.

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Case Studies

Where Strategy Meets Success

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Arts & Culture Strategy
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Port of Yarmouth

Economic Impact Assessment
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Approach

Turning Rural Challenges into Opportunities

ASBB is bridging the gap to remote communities, enabling sustainable economic growth and Uncovering Insights Of Outlying Regions. At ASBB, we go beyond the surface, diving deep into the unique challenges of rural communities and crafting tailored economic advice, and solutions that are as unique as the regions we serve.

Uncovering Insights Of Outlying Regions

At ASBB, we dive deep into the unique challenges of rural communities, crafting tailored strategies that lead to sustainable growth and long-term resilience. We work hand-in-hand with communities to ensure our solutions are as unique as the areas we serve.
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Services

Unlocking Local Potential with Specialized Services

Strategy

At ASBB we are focused on crafting and implementing tailored plans for our clients so that you can achieve your long-term organizational goals. This involves analyzing current challenges, identifying opportunities, and developing actionable steps to foster growth, efficiency, and sustainability.
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Economic Advisory

At ASBB our in-house economist provide expert guidance on economic policies, market trends, and financial planning to help clients navigate complex economic environments. This service supports informed decision-making for governments, businesses, and non-profits.
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Impact Analysis

At ASBB we assessing the social, economic, and environmental outcomes of projects, policies, or initiatives. This helps clients understand their contributions to community well-being and organizational objectives while identifying areas for improvement.
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Data Analytics

At ASBB we leverage relevant and customized data to uncover insights, trends, and patterns that drive human and economic behavior. This involves advanced statistical tools and methodologies to inform strategic decisions and optimize performance across various domains.
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Testimonials

The Difference We’ve Made

Hear from the Communities We’ve Empowered

"I have worked with Mani in a couple of different respets. She is a Resident Company at Ignite Southern, of which I am Site lead, and she and ASBB has worked on a project for the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Accociation which I also worked on. Mani is excellent to work with, very smart and thoughtful in everything she does."
— Wade Cleveland
— Wade ClevelandCommunity Champion, Communications Coordinator with Western Regional Enterprise Network, Councilor for the Town of Yarmouth, Podcaster.
"Mani and her team bring such a vast amount of experience and insight around economic challenges and opportunities that impact a variety of sectors. Her thoughtful approach in working with her clients and the personal approach that insures her client needs are met makes her stand out as a go-to resource."
— Doug Jones
— Doug JonesFounder / CEO Ignite Atlantic / 2X ABM Top 50 CEO/ Inventor, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Igniting Startups in Canada.
“ASBB Consulting conducted one of the best workshops that I have ever attended. The topic was writing grant applications. The material included everything from a strategic overview perspective to a discussion the important details of the step-wise process of actually completing the application."
— Rob Stephenson
— Rob StephensonBusinessNOW Lead at Western Regional Entreprise Network
"Mani and her team were just great to work with. She was able to understand the scope of the project right away and the project at large. I would work with her again and was really happy with the results."
— Neil MacKenzie
— Neil MacKenzieCEO @ Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA) Destination Marketing Specialist & Certified Digital Marketing Professional
"Agamani is an excellent team coordinator, she assisted our group in self-assessment 360° exercises related to data and model governance practices for closer alignment with best practices in enterprise risk management."
— Maurice Bijo
— Maurice BijoRegional Risk Manager - Quebec and Atlantic at Sagen
"Agamani is a great team player providing a strong work ethic to any group. She has gained significant experience, soft skills & technical knowledge in both the CMHC Risk Insurance Modelling team & Research Division. She has been a key Senior Analyst under my research project for the development of the Household Debt Assessment Model (HDAM)."
— Jérøme E. Blanch
— Jérøme E. BlanchUnit Head ― Data Exploration & Integration Laboratory (DEIL) ― Center for Special Business Projects (CSBP)

Articles

Insights That Drive Impact

Historic minimum wage increase in Nova Scotia highlights economic challenges, labour market risks, and calls for broader public policy reform in 2025.

A Historic Minimum Wage Hike

Articles / A Historic Minimum Wage Hike A Historic Minimum Wage Hike A pay bump for low-wage workers highlights deeper challenges in Nova Scotia’s economy, and raises tough questions about how to build lasting prosperity. What happened on April 1, 2025? Nova Scotia increased their minimum wage by 3.29% to $15.70

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Tariffs: An ASBB Economics and Research Style Blog

Articles / Tariffs: An ASBB Economics and Research Style Blog Now is the Time to Choose Canada: Why Buying Local Matters More Than Ever “Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada. Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Whenever we can, choose Canada.” — Justin Trudeau

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