Kings Community Economic Developments

Kentville Business Showcase and Luncheon

Networking is the best way to get “plugged in” to your community. If you’re a member of the Kentville business community, join the Kentville Community Development Committee for the Kentville Business Showcase and Luncheon Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department auditorium.

The Kentville Business Showcase and Luncheon will provide business-to-business networking and information sessions for all Kentville businesses. Enjoy a business showcase and complimentary lunch, listen to guest speakers, learn about the Kentville Community Development Committee and participate in a brainstorming session for Kentville’s new “motto”.

Kentville businesses will be given the opportunity to showcase business products and services as well.

To participate or to find out more, contact Erin Mason, Kentville Community Development Coordinator by phone at 678-2669 or via e-mail at emason@kingsced.ns.ca by March 13, 2007.



Happy retirement, Byron

The Kings CED Agency would like to extend sincere thanks and best wishes to Byron McDonald, Development Officer, on his retirement. Byron commenced his retirement March 1, 2007.

Thanks again for all your dedication, support and laughter throughout your years with the Kings CED Agency. You will be missed.



Welcome, Jennifer

The Kings CED Agency welcomes Jennifer Taylor to the position of VCFN Business Development Officer. Jennifer comes to the Agency with a background in marketing, having recently worked on marketing efforts with Destination Southwest Nova Scotia and the Evangeline Trail Tourism Association. Jennifer commenced her duties Feb. 26, 2007.

As Valley Community Fibre Network Business Development Officer, Jennifer will be responsible for approaching potential carriers to explore partnership opportunities; will develop customer terms of participation for existing and potential customers; will develop promotional tools as per the business attraction strategy that will serve in future customer attraction efforts; and will follow up opportunities for wireless provision to underserviced regions.



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,">www.kingsced.ns.ca,">www.kingsced.ns.ca, or 35 Webster Street, Kentville.