Business Help Desk

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Submit a Business Support Form

Business Directory

The St. Mary's Business Directory is your comprehensive guide to the vibrant business community in our beloved municipality. St. Mary's is home to a wide array of enterprises, from cozy cafes and boutique stores to professional services and manufacturing companies. This directory is designed to connect residents and visitors alike with the local services and products they need.

If you are a business owner in St. Mary's and notice that your business is not yet listed in our directory, we warmly invite you to join our growing community. Being part of the directory will increase your visibility, help you reach more potential customers, and allow you to become more integrated with the local community. To get listed, simply fill out the submission form provided on our website. This form will ask for basic information about your business such as name, address, contact details, NS Registry of Joint Stock Companies number and a web link to your services or products.

We are committed to promoting growth and connectivity in our community, and we look forward to welcoming your business into our directory.  Submission Form

Economic Development

The District of St. Mary’s is open for business! We strive to promote St. Mary’s as an optimal place to live, work, and play. Our Economic Development team is committed to providing opportunities for those looking to invest in the municipality. Have an idea for a new business? Looking to expand an existing business? We are here to answer your questions and provide you with the resources you need to make sound investment decisions.

Tourism

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Tourism plays an important role in the economic and social well-being of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s. With its rich history, natural beauty, coastal communities, and welcoming residents, the municipality offers visitors authentic rural and coastal experiences that reflect the character of the region.

Promoting tourism helps strengthen the local economy by supporting small businesses, accommodations, restaurants, artisans, and service providers. Visitor spending contributes to job creation, business growth, and increased economic activity, which in turn helps sustain local services and community infrastructure.

Tourism also encourages the preservation and celebration of local heritage, culture, and natural assets. By showcasing historic sites, outdoor recreation opportunities, cultural events, and scenic landscapes, the municipality fosters community pride and supports efforts to protect these assets for future generations.

In addition, tourism promotion helps raise the profile of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s as a place to visit, live, and invest. Increased awareness can attract new residents, entrepreneurs, and partnerships, contributing to long-term community sustainability.

By supporting responsible and sustainable tourism, the municipality ensures that growth benefits residents while maintaining the rural character and quality of life that make St. Mary’s a special place to call home.

Employment Opportunities

View the list of available employment opportunities with the Municipality of St. Mary’s.

Resources & Services

Discover the resources and services available to help you establish and grow your business.

Tenders & Proposals

View the list of tenders and proposals currently open with the Municipality of St. Mary’s.