Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government is encouraging Prince Edward Island tourism operators to add Motion Pay to their electronic payment offerings for Chinese clientele. Motion Pay allows users of Alipay and WeChat Pay to use QR codes on their mobile phones to...
Bolstering support for new entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. That is why the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations...
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Chelsey Lake, a digital marketing strategist, designer and developer, will be able to offer small businesses scheduling and ticketing services for their websites. “Successfully securing an Ignition Fund grant has been pivotal in propelling our...
A key part of the formula for growth for startup companies is building a network of connections in the investment community. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are providing $125,000 to support Ignition Startup Zone Inc. in hosting Invest Atlantic 2018, the...
Creating jobs for Islanders - A $25,000 Ignition Fund grant in 2016 helped Deep Roots Distillery owner Mike Beamish create a new line of buckwheat whiskey. This year, 10 new grants are being awarded to Island companies that are starting up or working to commercialize new products...
The food and culinary sector in PEI is central to its economy, from well-established traditional industries to increasing demand for new Island-made food and beverage offerings, including a vibrant craft beer market. The Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to make...
Residents and the regional economy stand to benefit after three businesses and the municipal government of Borden-Carleton were announced as grant recipients under the second round of the McCain Fund. The $2 million economic development fund was set up by McCain’s after the...
A major expansion at Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) will result in new jobs, increases in production, research and development capabilities, and more exports. The $7.5 million project will see the construction of a 50-thousand square foot addition to CMP’s facility in Milton...
After hearing from greater Charlottetown area business communities and municipalities, Government is reinstating the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) to support continued economic growth and innovation. “One of my first meetings was with the Mayors of...