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Ignition Fund supports 10 companies
2016-11-03
Until now, Gabriel and Deidre Mercier couldn’t produce enough sheep’s milk at their small Rustico farm to bring their artisanal cheese and yogurt to market.
That will change now that the Merciers – and entrepreneurs from nine other Prince Edward Island businesses – will receive grants from the...
“Grow Export” Reports Success in Round One, Recruiting for Round Two
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/grow-export-reports-success-round-one-recruiting-round-two
2016-08-05
Federal-Provincial Program Participants in PEI Explore Export Opportunities
Early in 2016, a dozen Island companies signed on for Grow Export, a new program designed to help PEI-based companies explore their export potential and learn more about the world of exporting their products and services...
Island business continues to shine in eastern Prince Edward Island
2016-08-04
Shoreline Design Inc. continues to produce world class artisan jewelry and gifts that are enjoyed by both visitors and Islanders alike, while successfully expanding their product line to meet increased demand, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald.
“Shoreline Design...
Locally made cedar hot tubs heating up in PEI
2016-07-29
Business activity in rural Prince Edward Island continues to heat up as more companies look to create value added, locally made products and bring them to market, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald.
Richards Total Pool Services located in Montague, Prince Edward...
Ignition Fund deadline approaching
2016-07-26
The deadline for applications to the Ignition Fund is Friday, July 29, 2016. This support offers up to $25,000 through Innovation PEI to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. With this investment of seed capital, entrepreneurs can develop their ideas into tangible...
New private dog training school opens
2016-07-21
Image caption: Duke Ferguson, CEO of Unleashed Potential K9 Academy and Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning celebrate the new certified professional dog training school located in the Stratford Business Park.A new certified professional dog training school, Unleashed Potential...
Finding the right ingredients for success
2016-07-19
People who seek out gluten-free products have had more reason to lick their lips over the last ten years, thanks to Duinkerken Foods Inc. Brenda and Wayne vanDuinkerken created the popular flour and baking mix brand, and are now looking to diversify the product line and increase...
Equipment upgrades at MacAusland’s Woolen Mills
2016-07-18
With roots dating back to 1870, MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd. is one of the longest-operating businesses on Prince Edward Island. Since 1932, they have been keeping people from all over Canada and the United States warm with their traditional blankets made from 100% virgin wool, their core...
What Happens After the Catch
2016-07-14
Seafood is big business in this small province, and companies like Royal Star Foods Ltd., South Shore Seafood Ltd., Acadian Supreme Inc., and Annand Clams are keeping up with industry trends and demand for PEI’s high quality foods. PEI’s food’s sector has become a leading driver in increased...
Ignition Fund winner set to launch product
2016-07-13
Mont Carmel resident and Innovation PEI Ignition Fund 2014 recipient, Mathieu Gallant is looking forward to continuing the PEI cheese making tradition through his new company Island Artisan Cheesehouse. Commercial cheese making on Prince Edward Island dates back to the 19th century and has been key...