Colchester County Resources

Summary

Community Business Resource Network

To serve you better, the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre has entered into partnerships to create a Community Business Resource Network throughout Nova Scotia. The resources, available at each site, include free Internet access for business research and a selection of frequently used reference publications.

For a list of all sites see document Community Business Resource Network.

The Colchester County site is located at:
Colchester Regional Development Authority
966 Prince street
P.O. Box 181
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5C1
Telephone: 902-893-0140
Fax: 902-897-1157
Toll-free (information): 1-866-713-3588
E-mail: contact@corda.ca
Web site: http://www.corda.ca/

Partners located at this site include:

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) 
• Northern Opportunities For Business Ltd. (NOBL)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

ACOA provides financial assistance to business in the following sectors/areas:

• manufacturing & processing (involves value-added activity)
• tourism
• aquaculture
• innovation (new or improved product, service, or process)
• information and technology based industries
• non-commercial services to business which are not personal in nature

ACOA does not provide financial assistance to the following sectors/areas:

• real estate development
• government services
• services of a personal nature
• retail or wholesale
• purchase of an existing business
• debt consolidation or restructuring
• business in a fully competitive local market

The Area Account Manager for Colchester County:
Ms. Darlene Stevenson
Area Account Manager
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Nova Scotia 
Telephone: 902-895-2743
Fax: 902-897-1157
Toll-free (information): 1-800-565-1228
E-mail: darlene.stevenson@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.acoa.gc.ca/e/

For more information, contact the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre at 426-8604 or 1-800-668-1010 or visit ACOA's Web site at: http://www.acoa.gc.ca/e/

Colchester Regional Development Agency (CORDA)

Coordinates and integrates the work of other local agencies and service providers in order to achieve specific tasks at the community level. Administers the Self Employment Benefits Program for qualified individuals wishing to start a business and who are in receipt of employment insurance. Assists businesses with their start-up, growth and development, and location needs.

For further information, please contact:
Colchester Regional Development Authority
966 Prince street
P.O. Box 181
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5C1
Telephone: 902-893-0140
Fax: 902-897-1157
Toll-free (information): 1-866-713-3588
E-mail: contact@corda.ca
Web site: http://www.corda.ca/

Web sites of interest:

Colchester Business Gateway
http://www.colchesterbusinessgateway.ca/

Where Business Moves
http://www.wherebusinessmoves.ca/

Northern Opportunities for Business Limited

Flexible term loan programs for small and medium-sized businesses. Up to $150,000 in financing for business start-ups, expansions and other business purposes including fixed asset acquisitions, working capital and change of ownership.

For further information, please contact:
Northern Opportunities for Business Limited
Community Business Development Corporations
Colchester Development Centre
966 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5C6
Telephone: 902-895-6625
Fax: 902-897-1157
Toll-free (information): 1-888-303-2232
E-mail: neil.pardy@cbdc.ca
Web site: http://www.nobl.cbdc.ca/

Access Nova Scotia

Access Nova Scotia is a provincial government initiative through Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations designed to improve your access to government information, programs and services. Access Centres provide Information on provincial permits, approvals and licenses for business and limited services of the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.

The Access Centre in Colchester County is located in Truro.

For further information, please contact:
Access Nova Scotia
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Suite 3
80 Walker Street
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 4A7
Fax: 1-902-893-6108
Toll-free (information): 1-800-670-4357
E-mail: askus@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr

Black Business Initiative (BBI)

The BBI is a province-wide business development initiative designed to support the development of business and job opportunities among African-Canadian Nova Scotians.

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Starr Francis
Black Business Initiative
1575 Brunswick street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2G1
Telephone: 902-426-2224 ext. 0
Fax: 902-426-6530
Toll-free (information): 1-800-668-1010
E-mail: bbi@bbi.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.bbi.ns.ca

Business Development Bank of Canada

Provides long term financing and consulting services for businesses.

For further information, please contact:
Business Development Bank of Canada
622 Prince Street
P.O. Box 1378
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5N2
Telephone: 902-895-6377
Fax: 902-893-7957, 1-877-329-9232
Toll-free (information): 1-877-BDC BANX (1-877-232-2269)
E-mail: info@bdc.ca
Web site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

Responsible for giving information on all areas of intellectual property, which are: patents, trade-marks, copyright, industrial design, and integrated circuit topographies.

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Tom Boyd
Business Development Officer
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
1575 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2G1
Telephone: (902) 426-6476
Fax: (902) 426-6530
Toll-free (information): 1-800-668-1010
E-mail: boyd.tom@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://cipo.gc.ca

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

A national organization representing 100,000 small and medium-sized business owners with a voice regarding laws that govern business in Canada.

For further information, please contact:
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Suite 819
1888 Brunswick street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3J8
Telephone: 902-420-1997
Fax: 902-422-8270
Toll-free (information): 1-877-210-4527
E-mail: msns@cfib.ca
Web site: http://www.cfib.ca/default_E.asp?l=E

Chambers, Boards of Trade, and Partnerships

Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce
605 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5B6
Telephone: 902-895-6329
Fax: 902-897-6641
E-mail: info@nschamber.ca
Web site: http://www.nschamber.ca/

Truro and District Chamber of Commerce
605 Prince Street
P.O. Box 54
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 1G2
Telephone: 902-895-6328
Fax: 902-897-6641
Web site: http://www.trurochamber.com/

Downtown Truro Partnership
605 Prince Street
P.O. Box 912
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5G7
Telephone: 902-895-9258
Fax: 902-895-9712
E-mail: contactus@downtowntruro.ca
Web site: http://www/downtowntruro.ca/

Community Access Program (CAP)

Provides public computer access to the Internet at the local community level. The overall objective is to provide all Canadians with affordable, convenient access to the global knowledge-based economy and the opportunity to use its technologies.

For further information, please contact:
Community Access Program (CAP)
Industry Canada
Nova Scotia 
Toll-free (information): 1-800-268-6608, 1-800-575-9200
Web site: http://cap.ic.gc.ca

Community Profiles

The following web sites provide a variety of information (labour market/statistical) about selected communities in Nova Scotia:

Human Resources and Social Development:
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca

Statistics Canada:
http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/CP01/Index.cfm?Lang=E

Target Nova Scotia:
http://www.targetnovascotia.com/communityprofiles.htm

Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse

A non-profit organization which promotes economic development and the creation of sustainable jobs for Acadians and francophones in Nova Scotia.

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Julie Oliver
Executive Director
Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Suite 603
2000 Barrington Street
Cogswell Tower
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3K1
Telephone: 902-424-7230
Fax: 902-424-6002
Toll-free (information): 1-866-552-3363
E-mail: joliver@cdene.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.cdene.ns.ca

Industrial Parks/Incubator Malls

There are over 60 business/industrial parks in Nova Scotia with serviced and non-serviced lots of all sizes with incubator malls at specific locations. Many have existing buildings for sale or lease. These sites are placed for cost-efficient transport to market, include all the usual services and amenities, and are attractively priced.

For a list of Industrial Parks and Malls in Nova Scotia visit:
http://www.targetnovascotia.com/industrialparkpdfs.htm

For further information, please contact:
Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre
1575 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2G1
Telephone: 902-426-8604
Fax: 902-426-6530
Toll-free (information): 1-800-668-1010 (in Atlantic region only)
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: halifax@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.cbsc.org/ns

Municipal Contacts

To locate municipal contact information for your region, town municipality, rural municipality, or village, contact Access Nova Scotia at:

Access Nova Scotia Centre
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
West End Mall
6960 Mumford road
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3L 4P1
Telephone: (902) 424-5200
Fax: (902) 424-0720
Toll-free (information): 1-800-670-4357
E-mail: askus@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr

North Shore Community Development Association

Coordinates business and community development activities in North Colchester.

For further information, please contact:
North Shore Community Development Association
225 Main Street
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia  B0K 1V0
Telephone: 902-657-3811
Fax: 902-657-2619
E-mail: northshorecom@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) is a private-sector led organization whose goal is to expand business activity in Nova Scotia. NSBI is primarily focused upon activities that result in sustainable, value-added growth to the economy in order to increase employment and provincial revenues.

For further information, please contact:
Mr. David Copus
Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Suite 101
35 Commercial Street
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 3H9
Telephone: (902) 893-6156
Fax: (902) 893-6108
E-mail: copusd@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/services/advisory/index.html

Nova Scotia Office of Economic Development - Community and Rural Development

The Community and Rural Development branch helps communities and business organizations capitalize on strengths and opportunities to grow the rural economy. Staff can provide information on how to access provincial economic development programs and services.

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Sonny Alexander
Rural Development Officer
Nova Scotia Office of Economic Development
Suite 101
35 Commercial Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B2N 3H9
Telephone: 902-893-6212
Fax: 902-893-6108
E-mail: alexanws@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/econ/

West Colchester Community Development Association

Coordinates business and community development activities in West Colchester.

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Anita MacLellan
Development Coordinator
West Colchester Community Development Association
3248 Highway 2
Economy, Nova Scotia  B0M 1J0
Telephone: 902-647-2600 or 902-647-3811
E-mail: wccda@ns.sympatico.ca

Women in Business Initiative (WBI)

The WBI is designed to improve the growth and competitiveness of women-owned businesses and increase their representation in Atlantic Canada's emerging growth sectors. The WBI focuses on strengthening management capabilities and business development skills of women business owners, improving their access to capital and business support services, and increasing involvement of women-owned business in exports and knowledge-based industries.

For further information, please contact:

Eastern Shore
Ms. Karen Donnelly
Regional Business Facilitator
Women in Business Inititative
Telephone: (902) 223-3715
E-mail: wbieastern@msvu.ca
Web site: http://www.acoa.gc.ca/e/business/entrepreneurship/wbi/wbi.shtml

Pictou, Antigonish, Cumberland and Northern Colchester Counties
Ms. Tanya Priske
Centre for Women in Business
Telephone: (902) 759-0313
E-mail: wbinortheastern@eastlink.ca
Web site: http://www.acoa.gc.ca/e/business/entrepreneurship/wbi/wbi.shtml

Special Programs/Services

There are special programs/services for entrepreneurs in the following categories: Aboriginal, Black, Disabled, Employment Insurance (EI) Recipient, Immigrant, and Young Entrepreneur (16-34).If you would like further information on any of these programs, contact the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre.

This information is updated on a regular basis, but organizations change unpredictably – therefore, not all the information as presented may be timely or accurate.