Together, we help entrepreneurial leaders
Grow Bigger Faster
Our experiential, peer-based programs give growth-stage leaders what they need to succeed.

Our Purpose
The Wallace McCain Institute was founded by a generous gift from Wallace McCain, Co-Founder of McCain Foods, in 2006. His vision was to create an organization that, “gives entrepreneurs in our region what they need to succeed.”

The Wallace McCain Institute Family
is made up of
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500+
Atlantic Business Leaders
High-potential, growth oriented CEO’s, Family Business Owners and Strategic Executives from across the Atlantic Region.
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10000+
Employees
Our CEO members employ more than eight thousand people across Atlantic Canada.
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$1.3 Billion+
Our CEO members generate more than $1 Billion in annual revenues.
OUR MEMBER COMPANIES ARE
more likely to succeed
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50%
More likely to increase revenue
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100%
More likely to hire new employees
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72%
More likely to pursue growth through mergers & acquisitions
CLICK TO SEE MORE STATISTICS ON OUR MEMBER COMPANIES
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Entrepreneurial Leaders
Are you a growth-stage entrepreneur in Atlantic Canada? If so, the Entrepreneurial Leaders Program (ELP) may be for you. Jump start your company’s growth with ELP.
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Family Business
Are you transitioning or have transitioned to a leadership position within your family business? If so, the ECHO program may be for you. Build your family legacy with the ECHO program.
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Strategic Executives
Are you a Senior Leader at a growth oriented company in Atlantic Canada? The Strategic Executives Program (SEP) may be able to help you support your company’s growth. Help build a stronger company with SEP.