Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, Aboriginal entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada will continue to have access to capital and business support services in order to start and grow their businesses. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced federal funding for Ulnooweg Development Group (UDG) Inc., the region’s … Read more
The PEI Association of Community Business Development Corporations kicks-off its annual general meeting. The organization, known for its history of supporting entrepreneurs through training, counselling and lending services, is excited to introduce a new program called Consultant Advisory Services. On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans … Read more
Small and medium-sized businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador will receive Consultant Advisory Services (CAS) to help them engage professional expertise in response to business opportunities, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.). The NLACBDCs will use … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Ron MacKinley, P.E.I. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, announced in Charlottetown P.E.I. $500,000 in funding for new state-of-the-art equipment through ACOA’s Business Development Program for FTC Enterprises Ltd., which operates under … Read more
In advance of the fifth annual Halifax International Security Forum which begins Friday in Halifax, on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) and National Defence Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced that the government is renewing … Read more
A delegation of Prince Edward Island-based entrepreneurs is travelling to Europe with representatives from Trade Team P.E.I. to try to expand their trade and export capabilities in various European countries. The trade mission to Europe is taking place from Nov. 23 to 30, 2013 and will involve visits to the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. … Read more
The Commission du tourisme acadien du Canada atlantique (CTACA) is working on a focused approach to further develop the Acadian tourism industry in Atlantic Canada thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments. On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of … Read more
The Governments of Canada and New Brunswick announced investments in Berger Peat Moss Ltd., for plant upgrades aimed at reducing costs and improving productivity at the peat moss operation in Baie-Sainte-Anne. The funding announcement was made by Conservative MP Tilly O’Neill Gordon (Miramichi, N.B.). The project involves upgrading the company’s equipment to help reduce waste … Read more
LearnSphere Canada Inc. officially launched LearnSphere Online, an e-learning platform aimed at improving the competitiveness and overall business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, thanks to investments by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick. LearnSphere Online, powered by CoursePark, will help respond to some of New Brunswick’s HR and workforce development … Read more
A delegation of 26 companies and industry associations, including two Atlantic Canadian chefs, is in China to showcase the flavours of Atlantic Canada at the 2013 China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Dalian, from Nov. 5 to 7. In Dalian, Atlantic Canadian companies will have the opportunity to network with Chinese buyers and industry professionals, … Read more
