‘Digital Skills 4 Youth PEI’(DS4Y PEI) is a new internship opportunity for Island youth delivered by Skills PEI with funding support from Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED). The DS4Y PEI program will focus on connecting recent graduates to
Scale-up Hub Cambridge
Attention: Scale-up Hub Cambridge is moving to a nine-month virtual model that runs from October 2020–June 2021. A VIRTUAL program to help Atlantic Canada companies scale export sales Scale-up Hub Cambridge (the “Program”) is designed to help Atlantic Canada-based Information, Communication &
Europe Market Development Program
Making the Connection: Helping Atlantic Canadian Companies Diversify Export Sales The Europe Market Development Program (EMDP) will help Atlantic Canada-exporting companies expand their presence and grow sales in new industry sectors and countries in Europe. EMDP leverages new opportunities offered under Comprehensive Economic and
Easing back to business
As we enter into the next stages of Renew PEI, many of you may have questions or concerns about opening your businesses back up to our new normal. Don’t worry, we have resources and assistance available to help you get
Island artists receive grants
Minister MacKay with artist Melissa Peter-Paul, recipient of an arts grant for quillwork. Melissa Peter-Paul says receiving an arts grant from the provincial government gives her more time to focus on creating her quillwork boxes – made out of birch
Start-up businesses continue to benefit from Ignition Fund
Matthew MacKay, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture and 2019 Ignition fund recipients 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
Final project from McCain Fund
Since 2017, the McCain Foods Adjustment Fund has helped to create 140 new jobs for Islanders in the Borden-Carleton region. Island Acres – the final business to be awarded financing through the McCain Fund – will receive $121,250 towards building
PEI Broadband Fund now accepting applications
The PEI Broadband Fund is another step towards improving internet services for Islanders across the province. The PEI Broadband Fund (PEIBF) will provide financial assistance for the installation of infrastructure that will enhance broadband services. Island communities, businesses and Internet
Red Island Cider
Red Island Cider – A PEI small business success story Robert van Waarden – Red Island Cider On Friday, May 24th, Red Island Cider finally opened its doors to a warm public reception. For co-owners and longtime friends, James Van
Stand up guy expands Souris paddle board business
The first time Matthew Doiron stepped on a stand-up paddle board he said he knew it was going to change his life. “I had goosebumps; it was a Eureka moment,” the 35-year-old owner of East Coast Paddle Adventures said. “That