Kings Community Economic Developments

Kings CED Agency’s AGM

Community partners, Kings CED Agency members and the general public are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Kings Community Economic Development Agency Thursday, June 12 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. The AGM will be held in the Annapolis Mess at 14 Wing Greenwood.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray, Dean of Social Sciences, Mount Allison University, who will speak on the socio-economic impact of heritage tourism on rural Maritime communities.

A dinner will also be provided and 2008-2009 membership dues can be paid at the door.

Please mark the date and plan to attend!

For more information, visit the Kings CED Agency’s website at www.kingsced.ns.ca. To RSVP for the event, contact the Agency at 678-2298 or via e-mail at info@kingsced.ns.ca.

Welcoming new Agency staff

The Kings CED Agency welcomes Jenni Fetterly as the new Assistant Development Officer and Debbie Forsythe, who is on a four-week work term placement from NSCC Kingstec. Jenni and Debbie commenced their duties April 28, 2008.

As well, the Kings CED Agency would like to welcome David Keddy, the Berwick Economic Development Coordinator, which is a partnership between the Town of Berwick, the Western Kings Board of Trade and the Kings CED Agency. David also commenced his duties April 28, 2008.

Communities in Bloom

Kentville is participating in the 2008 provincial edition of Communities in Bloom. Communities in Bloom is a beautification program that provides awards for achievement in floral displays, landscapes, turf, urban forestry, community involvement and more.

Last year Kentville was awarded five blooms in the 5,001-10,000 population category. Get your business involved in Kentville Businesses Bloom. Businesses that register will receive a beautiful 15-inch hanging basket and necessary hanging hardware. The basket will be delivered in early June.

If you would like to participate in Kentville’s Communities in Bloom and receive a hanging basket, contact Erin Mason, Kentville Community Development Coordinator by phone at 679-2549 or via e-mail at communitydevelopment@town.kentville.ns.ca.

Information is provided by your regional development authority, the Kings Community Economic Development Agency. The Kings CED Agency is a non-profit society funded by public membership and grants from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Nova Scotia Office of Economic Development, the Municipality of the County of Kings, Nova Scotia Department of Community Services, and the Towns of Kentville, Wolfville and Berwick. Our motto is: “Together Making Kings County a Better Place to Live.” For more info call 678-2298, or visit www.kingsced.ns.ca, or 35 Webster Street, Kentville.