COVID-19 Business Supports & Resources
to help us into the future.

Check out our latest Consolidated List of Programs available for Businesses updated on July 8th. Please reach out to our Connector team members to keep us informed about the ways your business is being impacted and with your needs, ideas, and suggestions for support.
In an effort to further assist local companies adjusting to the impacts of COVID-19, the Cumberland Business Connector has expanded its business support services by introducing a new Virtual Adviser Program.

Powered by On-Demand Talent Platform BoomersPlus, this free program will match qualified Cumberland companies with a seasoned Virtual Adviser to help their business manage and recover from COVID-19. Virtual Advisers are experienced professionals from across Canada representing a full range of disciplines, industries and environments, willing to share their lessons learned. For more information please visit our program page here.

Other Local & National Resources

Stay updated on national & local initiatives and resources.

The BDC has several resources to help with business continuity which can be found here.

Business Organizations

CFIB has answers to many of your business questions, along with a business helpline for all businesses not just members, it can be reached at: 1-888-234-2232.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is also working on resources for business here. 

Nova Scotia Government

Latest health news from the
Nova Scotia Government.

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Q&A

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is inviting you to a free, virtual and interactive question and answer session about the enhanced Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).

The Q&A session—which will take place via teleconference—is a great way for you to ask questions and learn more about the recently implemented changes to enhance the CEWS.

A speaker from CRA’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentive program will also be in the session to explain how the program encourages Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to do research and development.

There are two dates available to you:

English Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) question & answer sessions:
Session #1
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ADT

Session #2
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ADT,

Please email debra.boucher@cra-arc.gc.ca by Monday, September 14th to let them know which session you’d like to attend.

*Please note both sessions will be held in English. If you’re interested in a French session let them know and they’ll arrange a session for you.


Shortly after “Now or Never, An Urgent Call to Action for Nova Scotians” was released, a small group of local business people started meeting to talk about how, collectively, they could accomplish what none of us could do individually, what we could no longer ask or expect any government to do alone – make a significant, lasting difference to the economy of Cumberland County. Through several meetings with local business leaders, and  encouragement from our local municipal government, our three-pillar strategy began to take shape, and the Cumberland Business Connector was born. Learn more about our history, our mandate, and our Board here.


Forestry in Action.

In response to disruption in the forestry industry we, along with local partners, have started the Cumberland Forestry Advisory Committee.  The purpose of this Committee, as well as it’s sub-committees, will be to identify short and long term needs of the industry and to find solutions.

Learn more on our Forestry page.