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Upcoming workshops! 

Succession Planning with Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre

Are you thinking about selling your business? Are you wondering what that process is like and how you can maximize your return? Are you curious about where to find a buyer or successor?

Acadia Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting a 6-part virtual program called 'Succession Planning: Preparing Your Business for What's Next'.  This program will help businesses explore the ins and outs of succession planning.

You'll learn how to prep your business for a sale or transition, meet some of the experts (business valuators, legal advisors, lenders) who can help you cross the succession finish line, and explore some of the less traditional models that may entrepreneurs haven't considered (transitioning to a non-profit, co-operative, or other collective ownership model). Along the way, you'll hear from entrepreneurs who have gone through succession themselves.

The program begins on September 29, 2021. To learn more about the program, click here. DO NOT REGISTER USING THE LINK PROVIDED. The Cumberland Business Connector is covering the cost for businesses wanting to attend. Reach out to us expressing your interest here to register. 

NEW SIMPLIFIED PROCESS!
To participate, send us an email. 

We have partnered with the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness to offer FREE rapid COVID-19 testing for businesses. This simplified program is easy to navigate and report test results. 
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Businesses that have previously considered the CDL Rapid Workplace Testing program we also support are encouraged to reach out to us to learn about this simplified, newly implemented process.

Businesses participating will receive a decal to display at their place of business and a letter of recognition from the Province. Creating visible symbols of the prevalence of testing throughout the Nova Scotian community will aid in building consumer confidence.

Check out our local farmers markets!

Spencer’s Island Craft & Farmers Market will open for their annual Harvest Market on October 3rd.

Please join Spencer's Island Craft & Farmers Market to celebrate their quaint market up and running again, with friends, family & visitors, sharing their love of community, artisans, home baked, hand picked, and handmade goodies. Below is their list of vendors. We have all missed these markets, and folks of the Harvest Market look forward to seeing your smiles again! 

• Elaine will be there with her delicious, famous jams, pickles and jellies. Everyone is looking forward to her return! 
  
• Andy’s Greens will be back with a variety of his fresh homegrown vegetables so top your dinner plate with local homegrown vegetables 
  
• Try out the large variety of delicious wholesome home baked breads and sweets , some of which will be gluten free, provided by The Fox River Farm Stand, and Lorna! The Fox River Farm Stand will also have some art and wood carvings! 
  
• Susie is back to entertain the young ones with her yummy cotton candy, as well as her new stunning Tie-Dye clothing and Bags! 
  
• Sheila’s Creations is back, bringing her lovely jewelry for all members of the family, even the little ones, handknit goodies and crafts.
  
• Margie’s Natural Homestead Products, come see her abundance of delightful handcrafted beeswax candles, balms, butters, creams, artisan soaps, essential oil products, and a variety of delicious honey! 
  
• Kursten will be there with a variety of lovely gift products.

Here in the Cumberland region, we have many unique businesses that offer many different career paths and opportunities.  Check out our business spotlight page for some examples of our outstanding businesses.