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Ignition Fund helped light this candle
2018-05-25
A young Island couple’s candle business is on fire since landing a big order from retail giant HomeSense.
Megan and Sage Grady run their burgeoning Lighters Candle Co. from their West Royalty garage in Charlottetown and - thanks to a grant from the provincial government’s Ignition Fund - they’re...
Ignition Fund to support early-stage companies
2018-05-16
Creating jobs for Islanders -
A $25,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ignition Fund in 2016 helped Suzanne Keough expand her one-year-old Rawsome Juice Company at just the right time.
Applications are now being accepted (www.innovationpei.com) for 2018 grants, which are awarded to new...
Growing business helps satisfy thirsty marketplace
2018-04-27
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Moth Lane Brewing’s first year in business brought phenomenal success that caused them to run out of beer more than once.
Now new government support may help the Prince County employer grow to satisfy the thirst of its eager customers. Owner and brewmaster Eric...
Silver-screen investments will be economic gold
2017-11-24
Creating jobs for Islanders
Prince Edward Island accountant Emma Fugate was excited when she learned that government will invest $3.5 million to grow the Island's cultural sector over the next five years.
The Island film industry is one of the sectors that will benefit. When a movie is shot in...
‘New Leaf’ for chip plant means new products, markets
2017-10-13
Creating jobs for Islanders -
A former potato chip plant is creating new market opportunities and lucrative new crops for the farmers of Prince Edward Island.
Earlier this year, New Leaf Essentials East took over facilities in Slemon Park previously used by Small Fry and Humpty Dumpty to...
Grants continue to help Island artists
2017-08-09
Playwright Linda Wigmore says receiving an arts grant gave her an extra boost to make her project come to life.
Hers was among the $50,000 in total grant funding given to 13 established and emerging Prince Edward Island artists in the spring round of arts grants; the final list is now available at...
New Leaf Essentials East brings new jobs to Slemon Park
2017-03-08
Now that Prince Edward Island native Chris Chivilo is a successful pulse processor and trader out west with his company WA Grain Holdings Inc., he wants to do the same in his home province.
The Charlottetown Rural High School graduate has created New Leaf Essentials East, an Island-based...
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...