Business
Business
There are a number of great reasons to do business in Antigonish. The area features very high education levels and higher incomes compared to provincial averages. Businesses here benefit from the large market area and availability of quality human resources. Economic stability is provided by the educational and health services.
If you are thinking of starting a new business, here are a number of organizations that may be helpful:
Access Nova Scotia - Access Nova Scotia is a provincial government initiative through Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations designed to improve access to government information, programs and services. Access Centres provide information on provincial permits, approvals and licenses for businesses.
Antigonish Chamber of Commerce - The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce actively develops and lobbies business policy positions and organizes special events that provide members with networking opportunities and education.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - ACOA provides financial assistance to businesses in manufacturing and processing, tourism, aquaculture, innovation and technology as well as non-commercial services which are not personal in nature. The Area Account Manager for Antigonish County is Chris Storseth. Phone: (902)867-6075. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Black Business Initiative (BBI) - The BBI is a province-wide business development initiative designed to support the development of business and job opportunities among African-Canadian Nova Scotians.
Community Business Resource Network - The Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre has entered into partnerships to create ten Community Business Resource Sites throughout Nova Scotia. The resources available include free Internet access for business research and a selection of frequently used reference publications. The Antigonish County site is located at 20 St. Andrews Street, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2H1, Phone: (902) 863-3330, Fax: (902) 863-4095.
Northern Opportunities for Business Limited (NOBL) - NOBL is a flexible term loan program for small and medium-sized businesses, offering up to $125,000 in financing for business start-ups, expansions and other business purposes. They also provide equity loans for young entrepreneurs and administer the Self Employment Benefit (SEB) program.
Nova Scotia Economic Development - Community and Rural Development - The Rural Development branch helps communities and business organizations capitalize on strengths and opportunities to grow the rural economy. Staff can provide information on how to access provincial economic development programs and services.