Island entrepreneurs are experiencing rapid growth and great success as participants in the province’s new micro-loan program, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. “Today I had the opportunity to meet with two young entrepreneurs who took advantage of...
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...
In November 2015 Prince Edward Island joined the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness and entered into a joint burden reduction partnership with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
A former Montague resident, Elizabeth Reynolds Boyd has always been looking for a way to give back to her home province. The respected naval architect and owner of Nautican Research and Development joined Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Babcock Canada Vice President Jake Jacobson to...
As you approach the launch of your business you will have more clearly defined business goals and objectives. A good “next step” is to map out an operational plan detailing the daily tasks required to achieve your business goals. Your operational plan will direct the day-to-day...
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...
The route and scheduling of the Cornwall perimeter highway will be discussed during three upcoming information sessions, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Multiple route options were assessed and the preferred alignment was identified by an...
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...
Sean Aylward, owner and operator of The Humble Barber, is the epitome of a hardworking Island entrepreneur. Opening in downtown Summerside in March 2015, Aylward’s barber shop received support through SkillsPEI’s Self Employ PEI program during its first year of operation. He...
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...