Sunflower Business Strategies

04/11/2024

Two amazing granting opportunities worth considering:

Tourism Nova Scotia has their digital content program available at this link with an application deadline of Dec 18, 2024:
https://tourismns.ca/news/intouch-blog/apply-now-partner-tns-promote-your-business-or-community-online-0

Also, if you are a non-profit or small business looking to hire students next summer, you will want to check out the Canada Summer Jobs program. The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications will be launched during the week of November 18, 2024, and will close on December 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Here is their website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html

Remember that if you are short on time to complete your funding applications, or if you lack the expertise and could use some guidance, Sunflower Business Strategies is here to help. Check us out at www.thesunflowerstrategy.com.
Sunflower Business Strategies

Apply for wage subsidies to hire young people aged 15 to 30 years and view list of employers who’ve been approved for funding and who have received funding.

01/11/2024

Less turnover.
Less sick days.
More innovation.

The benefits of inclusive workplaces is clear.

Mark Wafer has received many awards and recognition for his work most notably from her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He was inducted into the Canadian Disability hall of fame in 2014.

As the guest speak of Empowering Cumberland, Mark will shed light on the power of focusing on creative abilities when hiring and creating opportunities to help your business thrive.

Book your seat now at:
https://empoweringcumberland.eventbrite.ca

Diverse Abilities NS
The Sunset Community
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce

03/10/2024

Thanks to Petal Pusher Emporium and Lesley Whitford for the fabulous fall arrangement at my front door.

12/08/2024

The annual funding stream for New Horizons for Seniors has recently been announced. This is a federal funding program aimed at programs for seniors, and planned and administered by seniors. The deadline for applications is September 12th. You can find all the details including eligibility at this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/new-horizons-seniors-community-based.html
Remember that Sunflower Business Strategies is always available to assist you with any funding application. Contact us at 902-728-2055.
https://thesunflowerstrategy.com/

Moving not-for-profits, charities and small businesses towards success.   Learn More Our friendly, skilled team is ready to help you! With extensive experience managing not-for-profits, charities, small businesses and community agencies, our team understands your needs and can guide you towards suc...

26/04/2024

Please join us to learn about the new Destination Canada Tourism Corridor Program and how it will impact your tourism business!

09/02/2024

MAKE AN OFFER - We need the make room for a second work station at the office and this table and chairs has to go.

FOR SALE - Table and 4 chairs. Table is 48 inches in diameter. Great as a dining room table, meeting space, craft table, etc. Selling to make room for a second work station. Asking $50. Can be seen at our office at 163 Main Street in Parrsboro. Send me a message or call 902-728-2055.

09/01/2024

Bookkeeper Needed - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
January 9, 2024

The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce (Cumberland Chamber of Commerce) is actively seeking a company or an individual to provide bookkeeping services on an ongoing basis. The work will be completed off-site from our offices.
The Chamber is a non-profit organization registered with NS Joint Stocks. We provide services to businesses throughout Cumberland County.
This Expression of Interest will remain open until the position is filled. The Chamber will enter into a written contact with the successful applicant. As a requirement for this position, the applicant must be a member of the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce (Cumberland Chamber of Commerce), or be willing to become a member before the contract period begins.
For full details, please contact our General Manager Beth Peterkin at [email protected].
Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce
Cumberland County
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce

11/10/2023

ESDC Canada (Employment and Social Development) currently has funding applications open for wide-reaching projects. Here are the links:
• New Horizons for Seniors Program: Pan-Canadian Stream
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/new-horizons-seniors-pan-canadian/overview.html
• Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program: Youth Focused Projects
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-focused-projects/overview.html

If you are interested in pursuing these opportunities and don't know where to start, Sunflower Business Strategies can help. Check us out at www.thesunflowerstrategy.com or call us at 902-728-2055.
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26/09/2023

Here is a fabulous opportunity right here in Cumberland County, for anyone thinking of buying or selling a business.

Want to know the ins and outs of buying or selling a small business? During Small Business Week, which runs from Oct. 16-22, Cumberland CBDC, the BDC and Cumberland Business Connector are hosting, The Ins and Outs: Buying & Selling A Business, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St., Amherst, with a session for sellers from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. for buyers. To register, go to https://forms.office.com/r/gyKcCVSHED

06/09/2023

This will be a fantastic evening of entertainment and great food! Please help Parrsboro Creative, buy your tickets, and share this notice with your friends.

The weather these days is definitely feeling like fall, and that means it is time to buy your tickets for the Parrsboro Creative Fall Dinner/Dance Gala. The date is Saturday October 21st and the location is the Parrsoro Legion. Opening reception with a complimentary beverage, an amazing Fall Fare dinner buffet with menu options to suit all dietary needs, piano by Jim Chambers, a silent auction AND a live auction featuring a wide variety of treasures (including lots of local art) and dancing to the music of One Plus One - you don't want to miss this event!! Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parrsboro-creative-gala-dinnerdance-2023-tickets-706707349707?aff=oddtdtcreator
or call Beth at Sunflower Business Strategies at 902-782-2055.

21/08/2023

Back to Tourism Corridor Strategy Program Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor Jump to section Overview   The Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor is one of three corridors being supported through Destination Canada’s Tourism Corridor Strategy Program. Learn more about the program through t...

21/08/2023

Sunflower Business Strategies can help your business!! The Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor is one of three corridors being supported through Destination Canada’s Tourism Corridor Strategy Program. If you need help getting your business ready for increased toursim levels, contact Sunflower Business Strategies.
Three of Canada’s Atlantic provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador—are home to more than a dozen United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sites, which contribute to pride of place and form a network of unique landscapes, rich cultural history, and diverse offerings. This is exciting news for the business community of Atlantic Canada. Check out the details here:
https://www.destinationcanada.com/en/tourism-corridor-strategy-program/atlantic-canada-unesco-tourism-corridor
The following 13 sites form the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor:
Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve
Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark
Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark
Fundy Biosphere Region
Gros Morne National Park
Joggins Fossil Cliffs World Heritage Site
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Landscape of Grand Pré World Heritage Site
Mistaken Point World Heritage Site
Old Town Lunenburg World Heritage Site
Red Bay Basque Whaling Station World Heritage Site
Southwest Nova Biosphere Region
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark

Back to Tourism Corridor Strategy Program Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor Jump to section Overview   The Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor is one of three corridors being supported through Destination Canada’s Tourism Corridor Strategy Program. Learn more about the program through t...

22/06/2023

Opening my office soon at 163 Main Street downtown Parrsboro. Pictures coming next week. Very excited!!

26/05/2023

Looking for an office desk for my soon-to-be opened office in Psrrsboro. Prefer an L-shaped desk with one or two filing drawers. Something similar to the photo but doesn't need to be fancy. Chair not needed. Thanks for letting me know if you have something you are ready to part with.

27/08/2022

Hello everyone,
I am pleased to announce my business website is now up and running. You can check it out at https://thesunflowerstrategy.com/. Do you know a small business, charity or non-profit who could use my services? Please feel free to share this post widely - grant writing, governance issues, development of policies and procedures, event planning - let's have a chat and see how I can help.

Moving not-for-profits, charities and small businesses towards success.   Learn More Our friendly, skilled team is ready to help you! With extensive experience managing not-for-profits, charities, small businesses and community agencies, our team understands your needs and can guide you towards suc...

12/08/2022

Beth Peterkin is very excited to be launching Sunflower Business Strategies. My work is aimed at small businesses, charities and non-profits in Cumberland County and beyond, and I look forward to working with you. My new website will be live soon and I look forward to hearing from you.

12/08/2022