21inc is looking for exceptionnal leaders and entrepreneurs between the ages of 20 and 35 to be nominated for their unique pan-Atlantic leadership experience!

Attracting and retaining skilled workers in a tightening labour market is a major concern for many employers. Labour market information (LMI) can help them address that concern.  For businesses looking to expand or adjust to market changes, LMI is valuable to making business and location decisions.

A new video-clip, produced through RDÉE Prince Edward Island's LIENS project (whose acronym stands for Linking Economic Immigration to our Successes) encourages Island employers to consider the immigrant workforce as a source of qualified manpower.

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce has been offering its entrepreneurial mentorship program, PEI Connectors, to immigrant clients who speak English, Mandarin and Persian for the past couple of years. Thanks to RDÉE Prince Edward Island’s LIENS project, the program has now been extended to include French-speaking immigrants.

Selling to the federal government can be complex. The competing needs of government and suppliers can make the maze seem even more complicated. Due to the large number of contracts awarded by the federal government organizations, procurement concerns will inevitably arise. OPO can help you through the maze!

The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is holding its annual Major Projects Event on June 3 at the Dieppe Ramada to coincide with the release of the 2013 edition of APEC's Major Projects Inventory.

UPEI's Executive MBA Program is pleased to open up limited seats in their Negotiation & Conflict Management course (Business 785) which is a one-week intensive course that will take place June 24-28, 2013

Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract to supply a Diesel-Electric Power and Propulsion System for Bhagwan Marine’s Dive Support Vessel (DSV) that will be constructed in Singapore.

The BIG RED Music Festival will include three days of concerts concluding with free family activities on Canada Day in Victoria Park, including the largest fireworks display east of Montreal!

Changes announced today by the government to the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program will add costs, delays and red tape for Canadian businesses.

The PEI Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion's is requesting support for their "War Time Service Recognition" book.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS:
Government of Canada is moving its Government Electronic Tendering Service from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders on June 1, 2013

the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Grant Thornton LLP announced the launch of the Private Business Growth Award.
 

Innovation PEI has released a call for applications to the Pilot and Discovery Fund, Development and Commercialization Fund and the Graduate Student and Post Doctoral Fellowship program.

The United Way of Prince Edward Island’s Day of Caring is a way for individuals, businesses, organizations and their employees to spend a day lending their skills onsite, to the agencies and programs that help people on PEI.

Aspin Kemp & Associates partners with KOTUG International to deliver two hybrid Advanced Rotor®tugs.

SOCAN - The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada have announced their financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012

The Canadian Chamber's Economist Tina Kremmidas has provided an analysis of the 2013 Economic Action Plan and its implications for Canadian business.

Island Abbey Foods Ltd., a PEI based natural health product and specialty food producer, has announced today the launch of Honibe Honey Vitamins™ - the world’s first vitamins delivered in pure dried honey. This new product line will see Honibe expand its offerings in the natural health product (NHP) category.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has issued a report entitled Canada’s Labour Market Puts in a Strong Performance in 2012. This report examines Canada’s labour market performance in 2012 by demographic group, sector and region and forecasts job prospects for 2013.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued a report entitled Closing the Skills Gap: Mapping a Path for Small Business. The report presents the findings of a symposium hosted in November 2012 on skills and small business.

Canada’s competitiveness continues to be severely challenged as traditional and emerging economies aggressively strive to occupy the global economic landscape.

Fresh Media is looking for Islanders, as well as 'new-to-the-Island' Islanders to participate in a campaign.

On Saturday, October 27 murder will take place at the Stanley Bridge Country Resort as part of the second annual Business of Murder fundraising event for the Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association.

We have an exciting line-up confirmed for Atlantic Prosperity Summit 2012 – “Ocean and Innovation”:

The Advanced Management and Mentoring Program (AMMP) is a program designed to work with women business owners who are in a stage of growth.  A combination of peer to peer mentoring, one-to-one mentoring and business skills development provides the participant with an opportunity to address challenges in her business and to discover opportunities for growth through innovation, export, building of strategic alliances, etc.  Further information on the program can be found below.

As part of its ongoing mandate to promote and support trade & export development, Trade Team PEI kindly invites you to attend the launch of its 2012-2013 Trade Calendar on Tuesday, September 11^th at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel.

The purpose of the workshops is to demystify Information & Communication Technology for business owners and assist them in leveraging technology to achieve maximum efficiency and profitability.

Calling all tourism operators and businesses who like to showcase or collaborate with Prince Edward Island’s artists, festivals or heritage sites:

The "Scotia Bank AIDS Walk For Life", will be held on September 23rd, 2012 at the Joe Ghiz Memorial Park.

The Alumni Association invites you to attend UPEI's First All Years' Reunion Mixer - Friday, July 27, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, UPEI Campus Quad (rain location: McMillan Hall of W.A. Murphy Student Centre).

The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities (ASI) will be held at Holland College, August 22-24 with a spotlight on community leadership. The theme for 2012 is Inspiration to Action: Leadership for Active Communities.

The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce is requesting Proposals for the Business Excellence Awards. 

Omniactive health technologies officially opens doors at pei biocommons facility thanks to support from federal and provincial governments

Trade Team PEI, on behalf of Innovation PEI, ACOA PEI and our federal-provincial partners, is recruiting for a Trade Team PEI Mission to New England, scheduled to take place from September 23-28, 2012.  This mission will be based in Boston, with travel to business meetings within and beyond the city and state as required

BDC is expanding its ViewPoints panel of Canadian entrepreneurs.

The Graduate Mentorship Program encourages employers in Prince Edward Island to provide post-secondary graduates with valuable work experiences and mentorship opportunities in their field of study