2015-2016 Economic Development & Tourism Annual Report
Economic Development & Tourism annual report for 2015-2016
Economic Development & Tourism annual report for 2015-2016
Island Investment Development Inc. (IIDI) is a crown corporation reporting to the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation, and Trade. The objects of IIDI are as follows: raise capital in foreign and domestic markets; provide financing to projects of significant economic...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Charlottetown Metal Products owner Trevor Spinney knows how tough it can be to break into international markets. Spinney is one of more than 100 Island entrepreneurs attending Export Day tomorrow (September 14) in Charlottetown. It’s an opportunity...
The following news release is courtesy of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Barb Stegemann, CEO and Founder of The 7 Virtues Beauty, as the keynote speaker at the 11th annual Biz2Biz Expo on...
PEI’s economy continues to benefit from the dedication, creativity, and contributions of its professional artists. Through Innovation PEI’s broad range of support programs, over 400 professional artists and creative organizations have received over 37.6M in the last five years to...
Five more Island startups are using the latest technologies to deliver innovative products and services thanks to PEI’s Ignition Fund. Twice a year, Innovation PEI welcomes entrepreneurs and established businesses to apply for up to $25,000 to develop or get their innovation to...
MacDougall Steel Erectors is optimistic about what the new Canada Free Trade Agreement will mean for the company. The agreement (CFTA) promises to benefit MacDougall Steel which – although based in the Borden-Carleton area – does much of its business off Island, especially in...
Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention. To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help with the creation and dissemination of artistic...
Five startups from across the Island are launching their new business and products thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund. Sport4TV and four other local companies each received a $25,000 grant through the spring competition. Other recipients include: Finix QuestRead Salty...
Thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund, five Island companies will be able to launch their products and services faster. Jenn of Arch and four other businesses will each receive a $25,000 grant after their successful pitches through the latest Ignition Fund competition. "I...