Keren Ruller, Director of Economic Development
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902-522-2607

 

 

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's works with local business, stakeholders, and organizations to improve the overall economic development of St. Mary's. The Department of Economic Development provides support with Grants, Business Improvements, Local Business Networking Events, Tourism, and Infrastucture/Development Funding support. 

 

Provincial - Business Navigators

Business Navigators help you navigate provincial regulations and requirements for new businesses.
A Business Navigator can help you by:

  • providing an overview of how to start specific types of businesses (like a restaurant or a garage)
  • identifying what regulations you need to follow
  • identifying what licences and permits you need to operate your business
  • determining any inspection requirements
  • providing contact information for additional requirements like financing, taxes and staffing
  • providing resources to help with start-up funding

To view provincial information on help starting a business, such as licenses, permits, and regulations, Click the link below:
Get help starting a business: Business Navigators - Government of Nova Scotia

General Business Starter Guide:
Starting a business: guide - Government of Nova Scotia

 

Tourism Nova Scotia

As a division of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and increase tourism revenues through experience and sector development, business coaching, marketing, and visitor servicing.

Trip planning information can be found at https://novascotia.com.

 

Tourism Guysborugh County

Visit Guysborough County showcases the businesses, attractions, and organizations that make Nova Scotia’s Eastern shore such a vibrant place to live and work. Comprised of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s, the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, and Mulgrave, Guysborough County plays host to annual festivals, contains historic sites, showcases breathtaking scenery, and is home to everything from fine dining to home cooked meals. Add your Business to the directory today!

 

Coastal Nova Scotia

Coastal Nova Scotia is a Regional Tourism Industry Association (and a member of TIANS) that centres on Northumberland and Eastern Shores with visitor services that promote local tourism partners and offer promotional opportunities and prominent displays at Visitor Information Centers.

 

Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)

TIANS pride themselves as the champion of advocacy for tourism issues in Nova Scotia. By listening to you, the members, TIANS is fiercely working on your behalf with a passion for our industry, sincere compassion for your well-being and the desire to advance change. In working with our partner associations and stakeholders we ensure that we are involved in the development of the tourism industry at the regional, provincial, and national levels.