Small Business
September Events & Opportunities Update
Let’s Talk! Job Opportunity – Connector Program Coordinator Join Western REN as our next Connector Program Coordinator and make an impact by connecting youth and recent graduates directly with skilled trades careers. You’ll work with educators and employers, facilitate apprenticeships, and help newcomers expand their networks across Western Nova Scotia. Ready to build community and…
Your Future, Anchored in the Ocean Economy
Opportunities 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 our ocean economy in Western…
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 the strategic direction of the…
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, August 21st from 10 am…
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 produce straight from the family…