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September Newsletter

It’s September! Time to Hit the Ground Running Call for Board Members: Help Shape the Future of Western Nova Scotia Are you passionate about Western Nova Scotia? The Western REN is looking for private sector leaders to join our Board of Directors. Board Members play an important role in guiding…

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Call for Board Members: Help Shape the Future of Western Nova Scotia

Are you ready to help shape the economic future of Western Nova Scotia? The Western Regional Enterprise Network (Western REN) is currently seeking applications from private sector leaders to join our Board of Directors. The Board plays a critical role in setting the strategic direction of the organization and ensuring…

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Western REN Launches Community Connection – First Stop: Barrington

At the Western REN, we believe strong relationships start with showing up. That’s why we’re launching Community Connection — a new outreach initiative designed to bring our team out of the office and directly into the communities we serve. Our first stop will be the Barrington Regional Library on Thursday,…

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Our Mid-August 2025 Newsletter

Western REN’s Community Connection: We’re Coming to You At the Western REN, we believe strong relationships start with showing up. That’s why we’re launching Community Connection — a new outreach initiative that takes our team out of the office and into OUR Communities. For one full day, we’ll set up…

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Comeau’s Farm Market: Growth, One Cardboard Cutout at a Time

How a family-run market used Western REN’s Continuous Improvement program to turn a big idea into a better future. Comeau’s Farm Market in Metegan has been a local institution since 1985, when Adrien Comeau’s grandfather first opened the doors with a simple, powerful vision: to provide Clare with fresh, high-quality…

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The Get Side-Tracked Business Program: Free Promotion for Trailside Businesses in Western Nova Scotia

It was the Western REN who sparked the idea, seeing an opportunity to shape this impressive asset into a year-round go-to place for visitors and locals alike. This project is funded by the Western REN and the Province of NS through the Department of Growth and Development. The province contributed…

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A New Chapter: Western REN’s 5-Year Strategy

The Western REN is proud to share something big with you: our brand-new 5-Year Economic Development Strategy for 2025–2030. Titled “The Next Decade,” this plan charts an ambitious course for the future of Southwest Nova Scotia — one that’s built on innovation, resilience, and collaboration. Whether you’re a business owner,…

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Connector Program Launches New Apprenticeship Focus

Building the Skilled Trades Pipeline – One Connection at a Time The Connector Program at the Western REN has always been about creating meaningful, local connections. Connections between job seekers and established professionals. Now, we’re excited to announce an important evolution: a new focus on Apprenticeships in the Skilled Trades….

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