Frontier Power Systems owner Carl Brothers knew his Island company needed more manufacturing space to keep up with growing demand for its wind turbine blades. So today, Brothers and the province of Prince Edward Island announced that the company will expand into the former...
Economic Development & Tourism annual report for 2016-2017.
Mobile application start-up IKBEE is bringing its expertise in offline smartphone notifications and cloud networking to Summerside, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “Attracting international business opportunities like IKBEE is vital for the...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working successfully with industry partners to reduce red tape and make it easier for them to do business with government. Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald said one of those initiatives has been the Project ART...
An international bioscience firm is expanding in Prince Edward Island thanks to a $3.5 million renovation. Sekisui Diagnostics has locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and in Charlottetown – where it leases a provincially owned facility in the West Royalty...
Ever since Trout River Industries patented its unique live-bottom trailer design in 1999, founder Harvey Stewart has worked to build on his company’s success. Trout River Industries is now Canada’s leading manufacturer of live-bottom trailers for the heavy construction industry...
Economic Development & Tourism annual report for 2015-2016
The province will test internet speeds as part of its strategy to improve service to rural Islanders. Launching later this month, a speed-test survey will help to map internet speeds and service providers Island wide and better identify where improvements are most needed. The...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Ron MacDougall sees a bright future for his company MacDougall Steel Erectors Inc. (MSE) thanks to a $7 million renovation and fit-up to its production facilities. As part of its plan to grow and diversify, the company recently purchased the former...
Slow internet service is affecting Kirk MacLeod’s business. Even worse, the owner of Keir MacLeod Vinyl Siding in Pownal says the two businesses that rent space in his shop have no internet connection at all. The province is launching internet speed testing today aimed at...