by Kelly RM Ells | Jun 30, 2017 | News
There is a shared optimism for the economic strength of the Annapolis Valley. The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) held its second Annual General Meeting at the historic King’s-Edgehill school library in Windsor on June 19. More than 60 people attended,...
by Kelly RM Ells | Jun 9, 2017 | The Valley
Thirty-five years ago the first tire rolled off the production line at the Michelin tire plant in Waterville, a major employer in the Annapolis Valley. To mark the occasion, community and municipal partners held a dinner on June 7 to recognize the important...
by Kelly RM Ells | Oct 17, 2016 | The Valley
On behalf of the Valley Regional Enterprise Network, I would like to acknowledge and thank all of the mayors, wardens and councillors throughout the Annapolis Valley who have represented their communities up until Saturday’s election. We all owe you a great debt for...
by Kelly RM Ells | Sep 12, 2016 | News
“Economic development is a team sport.” Economic development is a team sport. Citizens, business and the public sector are all key contributors and essential partners in shaping the local economy. Like any great team – we need to work together towards a common goal....
by Kelly RM Ells | Sep 3, 2016 | News
In this second blog in a three-part series, CEO Kelly Ells explains how the Valley REN created an economic development strategy for the region. You can read the first part here. Where to start? You don’t know what you don’t know. What are the pieces needed to create a...
