Our Competitive Advantage.
Location - Center of the Maritimes
- TransCanada Highway and CN Rail
- Less than 2 hour drive from two international airports (Halifax, NS and Moncton, NB) and two international ports (Halifax, NS and Saint John, NB), connecting us with 150 Countries
- Many lobster/seafood, produce, and manufactured goods now tariff free to many Countries including Europe with free trade now in effect
Education and Research
- Nova Scotia Community College Campuses in Springhill and Amherst
- Close to Dalhousie Agricultural Campus and Mount Allison University
- Research Centers:
- Agriculture Canada Nappan Research Centre
- Perennia Extension and Research Centre in neighbouring Colchester County
- TransCanada Highway and CN Rail
- Less than 2 hour drive from two international airports (Halifax, NS and Moncton, NB) and two international ports (Halifax, NS and Saint John, NB), connecting us with 150 Countries
- Many lobster/seafood, produce, and manufactured goods now tariff free to many Countries including Europe with free trade now in effect
Education and Research
- Nova Scotia Community College Campuses in Springhill and Amherst
- Close to Dalhousie Agricultural Campus and Mount Allison University
- Research Centers:
- Agriculture Canada Nappan Research Centre
- Perennia Extension and Research Centre in neighbouring Colchester County
Tourism Infrastructure
- Warm waters and pristine beaches
- Recreational fishing and hunting opportunities
- Sea kayaking, hiking in local provincial parks
- Joggins Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage site
- Proposed Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark
- Pugwash “Thinkers Lodge” National Historic Site
- Vineyards, fine restaurants
Manufacturing
- Unusually large number of manufacturers for a rural and small-town region
- Predominantly year-round employment
- Opportunities for growth in service companies and technicians, and supply chain development
Clean ENERGY Technology
- Tidal, wind, solar, and geothermal resources- Clean energy manufacturing expertise
- LED roadway Lighting, Solar Global, Surette Battery.
Natural Resources
- Largest agricultural land base in Nova Scotia including the Tantramar marsh, Minudie marsh, Northumberland shore, and River Phillip area
- Vibrant fishing industry (Northumberland Strait & Bay of Fundy)
- Salt Mines and Quarries
- Large forestry land base
- Agrifood and fish processing
- Largest agricultural land base in Nova Scotia including the Tantramar marsh, Minudie marsh, Northumberland shore, and River Phillip area
- Vibrant fishing industry (Northumberland Strait & Bay of Fundy)
- Salt Mines and Quarries
- Large forestry land base
- Agrifood and fish processing