East Coast Connected

The East Coast Connected (ECC) initiative.

Having taken a closer look and meeting a couple of times with the founders of ECC, I have become a big fan.

Bottom line.

As you probably know first hand, when someone from the east coast (or from anywhere) has “moved away”, it is virtually impossible to have any meaningful connection with the business community back home.

One can read the local paper on line, visit various web sites which are typically static, chat with friends and family every week or so, but the result of this scenario is that expatriates lose and or are unable to develop business connections back home.

This lessens the likely hood of them reintegrating in the future, and doesn't it allow the local business community to tap the collective wisdom and connections of these folks.

East Coast Connected (ECC)

ECC, while not a silver bullet, sets out to provide connectivity between those here in the business community and those who are away. The connectivity can be as simple as providing a forum to keep up to date, but more importantly can enable business connections, mentoring opportunities, career opportunities, etc.

What I especially appreciate about ECC is the fact that the concept has grown on Facebook from 0 to 1500 + members in only a couple of months. The multi city launch on November 7th, brought together interested folks of all ages, but mostly the 20 and 30 somethings.

The business community can really benefit from associating themselves with ECC. Access to expatriate talent who, by the fact that they have joined ECC, are at least open to opportunities back in their home areas.


Check it out at:

http://www.eastcoastconnected.ca/
or
on Facebook Group: East Coast Connected

Dan MacDonald