CREDA Report

 

April 21, 2010

 

The Parrsboro and District Board of Trade is hosting a “Parrsboro Professional Night” on Friday, May 14 at the Parrsboro Legion. Guest speaker Bruce MacNaughton, owner/host of PEI Preserve Company, will share the story of his success. He started his business as a small preserve company and has since grown his operation to include a landmark store, popular restaurant and beautiful gardens all located in PEI’s scenic and historic village of New Glasgow.

The Parrsboro Professional Night will begin with a social hour starting at 5:30 followed by a turkey dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets are 18 dollars for Board of Trade members and 22 dollars for non-members. Tickets are available from Leisa at the Fundy Geological Museum; from Ken’s Grocery on Main Street in Parrsboro; or by calling Karen at 902-546-2342.

This event is sponsored by Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development, Nova Scotia Business Inc, CBDC Cumberland Development Corporation, the Parrsboro and District Board of Trade and CREDA.

 

April 7, 2010

 

Every small business in Nova Scotia has the potential to sell their products or service to the government, including institutions like schools and hospitals.

Local businesses interested in learning more are invited to attend a Supplier Development Reverse Trade Show on Tuesday, April 13th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre in Springhill. At this show, business vendors get to visit government display booths to discuss their potential sale of products or services. As part of the provincial Supplier Development program, procurement staff from provincial, federal, and municipal governments will be on hand. You can introduce your products or services to them.

Come and find out about sales opportunities for your business.

There is no cost for admission to this event which is sponsored by Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development and Supplier Development in partnership with CREDA. There will also be a free presentation with the first starting at 1:15 and two learning sessions offered throughout the day.

For further information please contact Janet Reid, CREDA Business Development Officer at 667-3638.

 

If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638. CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000.