News releases from Economic Development (Page 1)

The Nova Scotia Forestry Innovation Transition Trust is investing $9.85 million in a new program to support businesses facing increased costs from adopting more sustainable forestry practices.

The Province is supporting Nova Scotia entrepreneurs through new funding for startup hub Volta.

Small Business Week 2023 – taking place October 15 to 21 – is an opportunity to recognize and honour small business owners across Nova Scotia and the significant contributions they make to our province.

Young entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia will continue to benefit from the support of Futurpreneur through a new $600,000 investment from the Province.

The Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) will continue to lead the way in the global marine technology sector with $8.5 million in funding from the Province.

Nova Scotians will continue to benefit from community-based projects that spark innovation and build stronger, more collaborative regions, through investments from the Community Economic Development Fund.

The Province is offering assistance to more small businesses impacted by recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County.

Small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires can now apply for support through the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program.

Support is on the way for small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires.

Government is investing $1 million into Propel ICT to help increase technology startups and support entrepreneurs throughout the province.

Two more projects, totalling more than $2.5 million, have been approved by the trustees of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust.

Peter MacAskill will serve as President and CEO of Invest Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established on December 1 to drive economic growth across the province.

Today, December 1, the Province launched two new organizations that modernize the government’s approach to economic development and improve accountability to Nova Scotians.

The Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding once again to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet service faster.

The Province is creating two new Crown corporations to increase accountability, drive economic growth and support businesses to grow and prosper.

Small businesses create jobs in local communities, enrich the province and strengthen Nova Scotia’s economic future.

Small businesses struggling in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona can now apply for support through the Small Business Hurricane Relief Program.

The recently announced Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet services faster.

The government is helping homes and businesses get internet where there is no access to wired or wireless solutions.

Four more projects, totalling $6.2 million, have been approved by the trustees of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust.