Islanders can see the inner workings of seven local businesses during Prince Edward Island’s first-ever PEI Open Business Day. Happening this Saturday, October 22, PEI Open Business Day is just one of the activities planned for Small Business Week 2016. “Small businesses are the...
New public service leadership will guide Prince Edward Island’s efforts on the environment, energy and the economy. Changes within the ranks of the senior management in the provincial government were announced today to build leadership capacity in the key areas of economic...
Originally known for its homemade donuts, Mrs. Dunster’s Inc. has continued to grow and expand its product lines since it began in New Brunswick in the 1960’s. The family owned company now has an extensive line of baked goods sold fresh in 600 stores throughout the Maritimes and...
Accommodation operators, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Prince Edward Island are benefitting from what could be the third-straight record year for tourism. The province is well ahead of last year’s record pace for room nights sold, site nights sold at...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri...
Amendments to the Financial Administration Act were proclaimed October 22 as part of government’s ongoing commitment to enhance transparency and accountability. “Our government is committed to openness and transparency, and believes Islanders should have access to information on...
This week, young Islanders will have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard at the first ever Island youth event, YDAY. On Friday, young people from across PEI will share their ideas on a variety of topics and explore how they can be leaders within their communities...
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...
The following is courtesy of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership. Tourism continues to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economic sectors, and it is of strategic importance to Atlantic Canada. It supports 9,600 businesses and provides full-time equivalent employment to 57...
From his brick walled office in Charlottetown’s historic Connolly Building, Keir Pollard is helping a small town on the opposite end of the continent save water during one of the worst droughts in its history. Pollard, who hails from Murray Harbour and runs SpryPoint Solutions...