Western REN
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…
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 its fiscal accountability. What makes…
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…
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 $213,825 from their Community Economic…
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. Serving a Need in the…
Roman’s New Start: A Connector Program Success Story
From War to Welcome: Roman’s Brave Leap In April 2024, Roman Porodko began a bold new chapter of his life as a Connectee in the Western Regional Enterprise Network’s (Western REN) Connector Program. But the road to Nova Scotia was far from easy. Back in Ukraine, Roman held a Master of Science in Radio Engineering…