Innovation Sprint – Dordéan Suites of Chester

About Innovation Sprint:

In partnership with Nova Scotia Community College, the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre has created the Provincial Innovation Sprint program, working with other post-secondary institutions to help students solve real problems for local businesses.

An innovation sprint is a short, focused event, that brings a business and keen, creative students together to generate ideas and solutions to business problems.

During the Innovation Sprint, participants:

• engage in time-sensitive bursts of intensive problem-solving and developing business solutions;
• receive insightful resources and mentorship helping them address business challenges;
• learn how to facilitate rapid and effective outputs to challenges they may face in their business. This is a unique entrepreneurial experience that can be translated into their own chosen fields;
• collaborate with students from across Atlantic Canada from various faculties and disciplines.

Prizes:

At the end of the Sprint, businesses choose winning teams: first-place winners are awarded $1,000, second place receives $700 and third place receives $300 cash.

Business of the month: Dordéan Suites of Chester

The name "Dordéan," Irish for hummingbird, is a tribute to Mackenzie Joy, the daughter of owners Shawn and Renena Joy. Like the mighty little bird, Mackenzie is a powerhouse of strength, resilience and happiness. This spirit serves as the inspiration for our mission, reminding us that good things come in small packages and one person can make a big impact.

At Dordéan Suites, we believe opportunities are what you create. Our tiny house suites offer a lovely place for guests to stay, while also providing vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities in a safe, community-based setting. This allows individuals with communication, learning, and social challenges to develop important skills, build self-confidence and gain independence.

By booking with us, guests support a broader community and help make a positive difference in someone’s life. These tiny homes are full of big dreams and big hearts and your stay helps make them a reality.