Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
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Profiles
Initiatives
Province Initiates Review of Ferry Studies
The province has asked an expert panel to review existing studies on ferry service between Yarmouth and the United States and meet with various stakeholders to evaluate the conditions required for a viable service. More »
The province has asked an expert panel to review existing studies on ferry service between Yarmouth and the United States and meet with various stakeholders to evaluate the conditions required for a viable service. More »
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Helping small and medium-sized enterprises acquire the direct assistance they need to become more innovative and productive. Applications for the 2011-12 program are now being accepted. More »
Helping small and medium-sized enterprises acquire the direct assistance they need to become more innovative and productive. Applications for the 2011-12 program are now being accepted. More »
inTouch Home Page
The inTouch monthly newsletter provides industry news and updated information on ERDTs tourism partnership opportunities and programs. More »
The inTouch monthly newsletter provides industry news and updated information on ERDTs tourism partnership opportunities and programs. More »
Immigrant Small Business Loan Financing Program
Through a partnership with the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council and the province, credit unions are offering a small business loan program that aims to help immigrants who are interested in starting, expanding or buying a small business. Go »
Through a partnership with the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council and the province, credit unions are offering a small business loan program that aims to help immigrants who are interested in starting, expanding or buying a small business. Go »
Oceans Technology Sector Report
Defined by the sea: Nova Scotia's Oceans Technology Sector present and future, provides new insight into the oceans technology industry in Nova Scotia, and its tremendous potential for growth. More »
Defined by the sea: Nova Scotia's Oceans Technology Sector present and future, provides new insight into the oceans technology industry in Nova Scotia, and its tremendous potential for growth. More »
Strategic Cooperative Education Incentive (SCEI) - 2011-12
The Strategic Cooperative Education Incentive provides educational opportunities for post-secondary co-op students. The 2011-12 application and guidlines are now online. More »
The Strategic Cooperative Education Incentive provides educational opportunities for post-secondary co-op students. The 2011-12 application and guidlines are now online. More »
Sustainable Procurement
Procuring goods, services and construction in a way that is better for our environment, our economy, and our communities. More »
Procuring goods, services and construction in a way that is better for our environment, our economy, and our communities. More »
Supplier Development/Reverse Trade Shows
These shows bring together staff from provincial, federal and municipal governments to introduce small businesses to powerful buyers - government departments and agencies. More »
These shows bring together staff from provincial, federal and municipal governments to introduce small businesses to powerful buyers - government departments and agencies. More »
Nova Scotia Business Idea Explorer
The Nova Scotia Business Idea Explorer is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs with start-up basics, market information, and helpful advice on fifty different kinds of businesses. Go »
The Nova Scotia Business Idea Explorer is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs with start-up basics, market information, and helpful advice on fifty different kinds of businesses. Go »
News Announcements
Business Information
- Nova Scotia Business Inc.
- Immigrant Small Business Loan Financing Program
- Jobs Fund
- Nova Scotia Business Development Program
- Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
- Productivity Investment Program
- Small Business Financing Program
- Sustainable Procurement
- Aerospace and Defence Loan Program
Community Development
- Broadband for Rural Nova Scotia
- Regional Planning and Development
- Community Development Policy Initiative
- Community Development Trust Fund in Nova Scotia
- Community Economic Development Investment Funds (CEDIF)
Tourism
Entrepreneurship
- Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development
- InNOVAcorp
- Nova Scotia Business Idea Explorer
- Students In Business
Trade