News & Events

Pictou County Pop Can at the Halifax Evergreen Festival

December 5, 2023

From Dec 13-17, the Pictou County Pop Can will connect the wonderful businesses we know and love with other parts of the province, sharing the fantastic work of entrepreneurs in the county.

Posted in Events; Tagged Business & Entrepreneurship; Posted 12 months ago 6 Minute(s) to read

Nova Scotia Regional Enterprise Networks Partners for Progress Conference 2023

November 11, 2023

Pictou County Partnership has the pleasure of hosting the annual Partners for Progress Conference.

Posted in Events; Tagged Pictou County Partnership; Posted 12 months ago Less than a minute to read

Pictou County Partnership Announces CEO Transition

November 22, 2023

The organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Scott Ferguson, will be transitioning to a new career opportunity within the technology sector, effective December 2023.

Posted in News; Tagged Pictou County Partnership; Posted 12 months ago by Heather Knight 2 Minute(s) to read

Side Hustle Starter Kit Webinar

July 11, 2023

The Pictou County Partnership has teamed up with IGNITE Atlantic and The Maker’s Collective to present a Side Hustle Starter Kit Webinar on August 2 at 7 p.m. at IGNITE in New Glasgow.

The Maker’s Collective Side Hustle Starter Kit guides entrepreneurs, side hustlers, freelancers, and anyone who would like to become one in generating supplementary income. The session provides training, support, and a step-by-step methodology to help entrepreneurs launch their side hustle business.

Posted in Programs; Tagged Business & Entrepreneurship; Posted 17 months ago 4 Minute(s) to read

Shellfish and Sea Plant Aquaculture in Pictou County

June 22, 2023

The Pictou County Partnership and the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia are interested in exploring the possibility of an Aquaculture Development Area for Pictou County, and we want to hear from you!

Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

Open House Press Release

May 31, 2023

Now that The Pictou County Partnership team have settled in our new office, we’re inviting the community to drop by between 3-5 p.m. on June 8 and check out the bright new space and to meet the Partnership’s team.

Posted in Events; Tagged Pictou County Partnership; Posted 18 months ago 1 Minute(s) to read

Microloan Program Press Release

May 24, 2023

The Pictou County Partnership, East Coast Credit Union, and Pictou County Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to offer a new micro-lending program that will foster inclusive business growth for the region. The micro-loan program will help entrepreneurs access resources and capital needed to grow their businesses.

Posted in Programs; Tagged Business & Entrepreneurship; Posted 18 months ago 2 Minute(s) to read

Newcomer Business Navigation Program Press Release

May 24, 2023

The Pictou County Partnership have launched a new wrap around program developed to better support the needs of immigrant entrepreneurs in starting a business or becoming self-employed.

Posted in Programs; Tagged Business & Entrepreneurship, Immigration & Community Integration; Posted 18 months ago 2 Minute(s) to read

Annual General Meeting Press Release

May 23, 2023

On behalf of the Pictou County Partnership’s Board of Directors, the community is welcomed at the Partnership’s Annual General Meeting and Luncheon.

Posted in News; Tagged Pictou County Partnership; Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

Newcomer Social May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

All are welcome to attend the drop-in style event for an enriching evening of music, food, fun, and new friends. To register for a free ticket, visit Newcomer Social Event Registration.

Posted in Events; Tagged Immigration & Community Integration; Posted 19 months ago 4 Minute(s) to read