by Rachel Brighton | Jan 25, 2018 | News, Opportunities Now!
A jobs spike in the middle of 2017 pushed annual employment significantly higher in the Annapolis Valley compared with 2016. Preliminary labour force data for the 2017 calendar year shows strong growth in employment in the Annapolis Valley economic region.* The spike...
by Jenna Jackson | Jul 5, 2017 | Opportunities Now!
The Valley Regional Enterprise Network is pleased to announce the release of their new interactive map. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE VALLEY REN’S NEW LAND AND ASSET WEB TOOL The Land and Asset Web Tool is a free program found directly by entering the URL:...
by Emily Konrath | Apr 7, 2017 | Opportunities Now!
“I learned about so much … through the conversation.” – Margie Lamb, Owner, Meadowbrook Meat Market in Somerset Valley manufacturers shared more than business cards at the Valley REN’s first Manufacturers Exchange on April 4 in Berwick. Employees and owners...
by Rachel Brighton | Mar 13, 2017 | Opportunities Now!
What are the benefits of engaging students in your business? You develop working relationships with future local graduates who want to stay in the Valley. Students bring value to your business through new knowledge, insight, talent and skills. They can even...
by Rachel Brighton | Mar 3, 2017 | Opportunities Now!
Nova Scotia enjoyed its best tourism year on record in 2016, generating $2.6 billion in revenue and marking the third consecutive year of growth. Tourism plays a key role in the Annapolis Valley and it can play a bigger role in our economy. For every $1 invested in...
by Valley REN | Feb 21, 2017 | Opportunities Now!
The Valley REN wants to see businesses succeed and grow in the Annapolis Valley. We can help make this happen by working with the business community and government decision-makers to fix problems, remove barriers and create a better business climate in the Valley. By...