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Summer Student Grant Application Forms Now Available for 2013
he Hants RDA would like to remind local not-for-profit organizations and small businesses that the deadlines for summer student funding are fast approaching.
East Hants Tidal Run and Family Fun Run or Walk on the Ocean Floor
August 19th the Municipality of East Hants, Department of Recreation and Culture will host the East Hants Tidal Run at the site of the highest recorded tides in the world. This is the chance to race the tide, get muddy and explore the Bay of Fundy like never before.
Completed Marketing Plan and Implementation Strategy for Windsor & Hantsport Regional Business Park
The report provides an in-depth look into: the economic context within which the park will operate, positioning, marketing and selling of the park and recommendations to improve the value proposition of the park.
Hants County Resource and Asset Mapping project complete!
The completion of this project has created an exciting opportunity for Hants County. At the current moment we have a large amount of information at our fingertips to utilize.
Funding for Non-profits to enhance Existing Community Facilites
Both ACOA and Nova Scotia have recently announced funding which may be of interest to non-profit groups who wish to enhance existing community facilities.
Joint Business Parks in the works for Windsor and Hantsport
The Hants RDA is getting the ball rolling on a joint Windsor and Hantsport Business Park.
Hants RDA wastes no time implementing new tourism strategy
Claude O’Hara, HRDA executive director, said that HRDA will be meeting with the East Hants departments this week to work together on their respective strategies on tourism.
MEH supports Hants RDA’s tourism initiative
East Hants council will be increasing its funding for the Hants Regional District Authority (HRDA), which will attempt to foster development for the municipality’s tourism sector.
Mermaid to Perform Benefit Shows in Joplin, Missouri
Following the horrific tornado which devastated Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, like many artists, approached community representatives to offer assistance.
Marketing Plan and Implementation strategy to be completed for Windsor and Hantsport Business Park
The Hants Regional Development Authority is pleased to announce, after a competitive response to the Request for Proposals for a Marketing Plan and Implementation strategy for the Windsor and Hantsport Regional Business Park, that Jozsa Management and Economics has been awarded the contract.
Asset Mapping to Enhance Hants County
The Hants Regional Development Authority is pleased to announce, after a competitive response to the Request for Proposals, that Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc. of Summerville has been awarded the contract for the Hants County Resource and Asset Mapping project.
Hants RDA's Newly Designed Business Directory
The Hants RDA is soon launching a newly designed business directory. If you have a business or know of a local business in Hants County and would like to submit them to this online directory please email: kwadden@hantscounty.com
Hants RDA Issues RFP for Marketing Strategy
Hants RDA has issued an RFP for a Marketing Plan and Implementation Strategy for Windsor & Hantsport Regional Business Park
Summer Student Grant Application Forms Now Available for 2012
Summer Student Grant Application Forms Now Available for 2012. Most deadlines are either the end of Jan or Feb 2012!
Oulton Family: Environmental Farm Stewards of the Year
"The Oulton family's long-standing commitment to using agricultural resources in responsible and sustainable ways makes them true environmental stewards and worthy of this recognition," said Agriculture Minister MacDonell. "I congratulate the family for their forward-thinking business model and dedication to making their farm business green."
RDA Program helps immigrants settle in Nova Scotia
Congratulations Elaine MacEachern
Staff and fellow board members of the Hants Regional Development Authority wish to congratulate Elaine MacEachern on her appointment to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
Hants RDA Enjoys Another Successful Excursion to the Emigrate Show in UK
Hants Regional Development Authority’s Regional Promotion Officer, “Viorica Sporea” attended the Annual International Emigrate Show in Birmingham England on October 1st and 2nd , successfully promoting Hants County as a welcoming place for new immigrants to call home.
Business Training Series
Major UK Tour for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s signature production, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVOURITES, will embark on yet another impressive international adventure on August 30th, 2011 when the company undertakes a three-month 124-performance engagement in the United Kingdom.
Hants RDA Introduces New Business Development Officer to East Hants Business Community
Claude O’Hara, Executive Director of the Hants Regional Development Authority is pleased to welcome Scott Vernon to the Hants RDA team as a Business Development Officer serving the business community of East Hants.
Hants County students promote the Bay of Fundy on Mount Kilimanjaro
Both the Bay of Fundy and Mount Kilimanjaro are finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign. The banner represented a friendly rivalry between the two sites along with a reminder to all Canadians to vote for the Bay of Fundy at votemyfundy.com
Hants RDA Moves HQ to East Hants
West Hants Council’s decision to drop out of the regional partnership with Windsor, Hantsport and the Municipality of East Hants, forces the Hants Regional Development Authority to relocate their head office to Elmsdale.
Hants RDA Announces Shipbuilding Strategy
No shipyard in Canada is better poised to meet this challenge and the Windsor/Hantsport region is ideally located to take advantage of this opportunit
BioMedica Diagnostics to Expand in Windsor, NS
BioMedica Diagnostics, a medical diagnostics company, is developing a $2 million expansion to its Windsor, NS, facility. The company is dedicated to providing affordable diagnostic solutions worldwide. The expansion will increase production through automation and faster processing.
Hants RDA Proclaims Business Friendly Climate
Proximity to major US and Canadian markets, excellent transportation links and a community that truly supports local enterprise combine to make Hants County a great place to do business.
Hants RDA Promotes Hants County Tourism
FAM tour gives tourism industry partners first hand look at Hants County attractions.
Hants RDA launches investment attraction strategy
The Department of Agriculture has just released their new list of programs.
Explore Annapolis-Digby and Valley Area Events
Everyone in the Annapolis-Digby and Valley area can explore events at SwankyAnts.com
Mermaid Theatre's Caterpillar Crosses Canada
Claude O’Hara joins Hants RDA as Executive Director
The Hants Regional Development Authority’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Claude O’Hara as Executive Director.
Rural Innovative Fund Announced
The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce its Rural Innovation Fund.
Networking in Action - Ready to Grow - BRE Success Stories
Nova Scotians will soon be able to learn about the history of hockey and the life of Thomas Chandler Haliburton in one trip to the Haliburton House museum in Windsor.
Nova Scotia Arts & Culture Partnership Council Welcomes Action Plan
These are exciting times for the arts in Nova Scotia
Simultaneous Tours for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Two separate touring companies will leave the company's home base in Windsor, NS on January 11th, 2011, embarking on the second stage of simultaneous tours which will see 180 performances presented in 22 states and five provinces.
Ready to Grow: Hants RDA spearheads investment readiness plan for Hants West
Military Hero Gets Highway Sign in His Honour
Program to Support Volunteer Sector
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Windsor and Halifax Launch for Mermaid's Extensive Tour
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE-Province to Consult Arts and Culture Community
Rural mosaics: How a Romanian immigrant is helping an Italian family settle a Nova Scotian farm
Amid a flurry of playing children, running dogs, workmen with buzzing circular saws, and floors lined with sawdust, Alessia Pulze and Ciro Comencini are making final preparations before moving in to their first Canadian home in Upper Kennetcook.
Call for New England Planter Events
The Kings Hants Heritage Connection is planning to produce a promotional brochure about events being held in 2010 to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the arrival of the New England Planters in the townships of Horton, Cornwallis, Falmouth and Newport.
Summer Student Grant Application Forms Now Available for 2011
he Hants RDA would like to remind local not-for-profit organizations and small businesses that the deadlines for summer student funding are fast approaching.
Millers Creek Mine Extension Approved with Conditions
Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau has approved the Miller's Creek Mine Extension, today, Feb. 4, with some conditions.
Province Invests in Hants County Aquaculture Company
A state-of-the-art, aquaculture company in Centre Burlington, near Windsor, is expanding into new markets across Canada and the Northeastern United States with help from the province.
Simultaneous Engagements for Mermaid in Chicago and Winnipeg
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's signature production will be prominently featured in Chicago, IL throughout the month of April 2010...