IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pictou County Partnership appoints Jason Guidry as Chief Executive Officer. PICTOU COUNTY, N.S. – September 18, 2026 – The Pictou County Partnership Board of Directors is pleased to appoint of Jason Guidry as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Guidry joins the Pictou County Partnership from the Halifax Partnership, where he serves as Director, Trade and International Partnerships. With more than 20 years of economic development experience, he brings expertise in Business Retention and Expansion (BRE), business growth, international trade and investment, and...
Business and Entrepreneurship
Connecting with businesses
To make accessing our business and entrepreneurship support easier for business owners across Pictou County, we hold dedicated office hours in Pictou every second Wednesday of each month.
Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs | Rosa.Sketches
Rosa is a traditional and digital artist who has been drawing for over 15 years. Through her business, Rosa.Sketches, she creates original artwork inspired by pop culture and the natural world including jellyfish, forests, mushrooms, cats, and anything that inspires her creativity.
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur Support
Our 2SLGBTQI+ programming provides programs, resources, and one-on-one support.
Tabitha Co
As a small business, operating in the Town of Pictou, Pictou County, I continue to be grateful for all of the support that comes from many areas of our diverse and welcoming community. This includes an organization like the Pictou County Partnership, that supports the overall economic growth of Pictou County. Offering forward thinking opportunities, like the recent ‘Elevate Your Business Value Workshop’ to businesses, provided an opportunity to think forward, with long term planning that will enable a sustainable and thriving business community for many years to come.
Tanya Milne
“I’ve gained invaluable skills and insights that propelled my business to new heights. From redefining strategic planning to effective marketing techniques, the program has contributed to growth and development.”
Newcomer Business Navigation Program
Are you a newcomer to the region? If you are aspiring to establish, grow, or acquire businesses in Pictou County, connect with us to access tailored support.
From Grampy to Jampy
Chris Smith didn’t intend to start a company. But the creative entrepreneur has excelled in various mediums and industries throughout his varying career, with his continually growing skillset. “I’ve never gone to school for anything I’ve made money from,” he said. Before Jampy, Smith was working full-time in the music industry as a photographer/designer. He taught himself his graphic design skills in the evenings, and when he grew tired of using stock photos, he added photography to his repertoire. In 2003, his self-taught skills brought him to Dartmouth from his hometown, St. John’s. “When...
Discover What Fills Your Cup
Discover What Fills Your Cup If you’ve ever felt anxious about booking or attending medical appointments, you’re not alone. For some, anxiety surrounding healthcare is the result of a fear of pain. For others, the fear can be rooted in potential embarrassment experienced during the visit due to social or economic barriers to healthcare. Cheryl Lyons (BScN, MN, NP) runs her clinic with patient mental health and comfortability as the top priority. At Radiant Health Solutions, all patients are met with kindness, Lyons making you feel truly cared for. “I want my patients to feel seen, and...
When Love and Business Bloom
Maybe the key to keeping a business running throughout three generations lies with who you go along the journey with. Many would shut down the idea of working with, let alone going into business with, their significant other. But when your life partner is also your best friend, there is nothing you’d rather be doing. Maybe the key is learning the ins and outs of the family business from the previous generation. There are always different paths to success, and different keys to unlock them. McKean’s Flowers is a 3rd generation family-owned business that has found their own keys to success....