Business Development
Tignish is open for business. We have a number of commercial and industrial zones which could be suitable for any business. Contact our Administrator at 902-882-2600 for more information.
Following are a number of resources that can provide counseling and/or financing for new or expanding businesses.
Tignish Initiatives Corporation
Provides assistance in community development
Contact: Anne Arsenault
902-882-2230
100 School Street
Tignish, PE C0B 2B0
E-mail: anne@tignish.com
Resources West Business Services
Resources West provides confidential advice and support to potential and existing business owners through its business counseling services. Examples of support services include assistance in and/or access to the following
| Current labor market and demographic information |
| Regulatory matters; licensing, Permits, Sales Tax, Employment standards |
| Business Planning and Market Research tools and resources |
| Identification of available financial assisting and lending |
Resources West has developed a Small Business Program comprised of 10 – 3 hour workshops which introduces Entrepreneurs to the essential business skills required to operate a successful business.Resources West partners with Profit Learn PEI to provide business management training for business owners. Resources West is coordinator for the Self Employ PEI program on behalf of Skills PEI in Western PEI. This program provides eligible individuals with financial support, start-up Counseling, access to tools and resources and business training.
For more information visit www.resourceswest.pe.ca or phone David Gamble, the Small Business Officer, at 902-853-4555 or e-mail to dgamble@resourceswest.pe.ca
CBDC – West Prince Ventures
The Community Business Development Corporation is a network of independent not-for-profit organizations that work in cooperation with all levels of government and the private sector to meet the needs of small business. CBDC is dedicated to small business development and job creation with the nearest office located in the Alberton Business Centre.
Resources available to Entrepreneurs
| Small Business Loans with financing up to $150,000.00 for start-up or expansion of business or purchase of existing business |
| SEED Capital ConneXion Program with financing up to $20,000.00 to individuals for small business start-up or expansion. One could qualify for up to $2000.00 training allowance. |
| Under the Technology Development Fund, providing loans up to $150,000.00 for the advancement of technology |
| Counseling and Advisory Services to consult with and advise clients on any number of issues |
| Women in Business Initiative provides counseling and loans to women entrepreneurs |
| Professional Technical Services provides research, training, and help with financial statements and other related issues |
Contact:
Maxine Rennie, Executive Director at:
455 Main Street
Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
Tel: 902-853-3636
Email: maxine.rennie@cbdc.ca
The Client Services Division provides counseling, financial assistance, business guidance and entrepreneur education.
Contact:
PEI Business Development Inc.
94 Euston Street
P.O. Box 910
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L9
Telephone: 902-368-6300
Toll Free: 1-800-563-3734
Visit: www.peibusinessdevelopment.com
Tignish Credit UnionCommercial Services
284 Business Street
Tignish, PE C0B 2B0
Telephone: 902-882-2303
Visit: www.tignishcreditu.com
CIBC – Commercial Services
478 Main Street
Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
Telephone: 902-853-2102
371 Main Street
O’Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
Visit: www.servicecanada.gc.ca
