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Your Future, Anchored in the Ocean Economy
September 11th, 2025Opportunities in Western Nova Scotia’s Blue Economy Explored in 5-part Video Series Western Nova Scotia is defined by the ocean. Generations have built their livelihoods on the water. From fishing and boatbuilding to research and innovation, we have created communities rooted in resilience, ingenuity, and pride. But the story of…
Western REN Community Connection Coming to Digby
September 8th, 2025Western REN is continuing to hit the road with Community Connection — our new outreach initiative that brings the REN team directly into the communities we serve. Our next stop will be in Digby on Thursday, September 18, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the CBDC Digby offices, 68…
September Newsletter
August 29th, 2025It’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…
Call for Board Members: Help Shape the Future of Western Nova Scotia
August 29th, 2025Are 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…
Western REN Launches Community Connection – First Stop: Barrington
August 18th, 2025At 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,…
Our Mid-August 2025 Newsletter
August 7th, 2025Western 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…
Comeau’s Farm Market: Growth, One Cardboard Cutout at a Time
July 22nd, 2025How 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…
The Get Side-Tracked Business Program: Free Promotion for Trailside Businesses in Western Nova Scotia
July 11th, 2025It 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…