Kings Community Economic Developments

Technology Workshop – Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Representatives from Business and Industry are invited to attend a presentation by Cecile Klein from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) entitled, “Protecting your good ideas: A discussion of Intellectual Property issues”.

The workshop will be held May 13, 2008 from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at the Old Orchard Inn in Greenwich. There is a cost of $10, which is payable at the door and includes a full breakfast. Pre-registration is required by May 9, 2008

For more information and to pre-register, contact Marianne Gates, Development Officer at 678-0393 or via e-mail at marianne@kingsced.ns.ca.

New Kings CED 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.