What if business support organizations had to pitch to you? Spark Tank flips the script: it’s a Dragon’s Den–style reverse pitch where service providers take the mic. In just 3 minutes each, they’ll show you what support, funding, and programs they offer to help your business grow. If you're a startup, founder, or small business owner, this is your chance to discover the resources available right here in our region. 📍 Shoebox Cantina, New Glasgow 📅 December 4 ⏰ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. After the pitches, stick around for open networking to chat with the organizations that fit your needs. Let’s spark...
Events
Stories Across Generations Showcase
Join us for our second Stories Across Generations showcase on October 8, 2025!
Stories Across Generations Showcase
Join us for our first Stories Across Generations showcase on September 27, 2025!
Pictou Library Satellite Office Hours
Meet with our Business and Entrepreneurship team to learn more about how we can help support your business!
Pictou Library Satellite Office Hours
Meet with our Business and Entrepreneurship team to learn more about how we can help support your business!
Coffee & Conversations | From Recruitment to Retention
Join us for Coffee & Conversations, hosted in collaboration with Nova Scotia Works - Career Connections and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This event brings together employers and service providers to learn more about regional success stories and exchange ideas on how to better welcome newcomer employees. Employers will also receive a free onboarding template designed to help strengthen long-term retention. Event Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 📍 Location: Pictou County Wellness Centre – 2756 Westville Rd, New Glasgow Don’t miss...
Pride in Business: Workshops for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs
Join us for an afternoon of insightful workshops designed to help 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs grow and strengthen their businesses.
Side Hustle Starter Tool Kit Virtual Webinar
Whether you’re dreaming up a business idea, launching a creative project, or looking for extra income, this one-hour virutal webinar will give you the confidence and tools to get started. We’ve partnered with Lane Two and IGNITE to bring you this practical and interactive session.
Maximize Your Business Value Workshop
Learn how to maximize the value of your business and increase its selling price. This one day, in-person workshop will be facilitated by Wendy Brookhouse, Founder and Chief Strategist of Black Star Wealth and hosted by the Pictou County Partnership in collaboration with the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce.
Pictou County Partnership 2024/25 AGM
We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to our 2024/25 Annual General Meeting (AGM), it is an opportunity to reflect on the work that has been accomplished over the past year to support business growth, community development, and regional collaboration. This year, we’re pleased to have the Honourable Minister Sean Fraser as our guest speaker. Agenda: 8:30 AM – Doors Open 8:45 AM – Welcome 8:50 AM – CEO Presentation 9:00 AM – Annual General Meeting 9:45 AM – Guest Speaker: Honourable Minister Sean Fraser | Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada & Minister Responsible for...