Backgrounder: Investing in Tourism and Small Business Growth in Prince Edward Island
Backgrounder
November 22, 2024 · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Government of Canada is investing over $2.4 million in 8 projects to support continued growth for PEI’s tourism industry and SMEs.
| CLIENT | PROJECT | ACOA SUPPORT | PROGRAM | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Tourism Industry Association of PEI |
Support for the development of a five-year tourism industry strategy on PEI. | $40,000 Non-repayable |
Business Development Program | Corryn Clemence CEO cclemence@tiapei.pe.ca |
| Rodd Charlottetown | Support to modernize hotel rooms, upgrade technology and improve efficiency. | $433,500 Repayable |
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Suma Sinha Marketing Manager ssinha@roddvacations.com |
| Rodd Charlottetown | Support extensive renovations of the property and improve the guest experience. | $799,244 Repayable |
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Suma Sinha Marketing Manager ssinha@roddvacations.com |
| Charlottetown Harbour Authority | Support season extension with additional port and cruise infrastructure, heating, and energy efficiency improvements. | $322,500 Non-repayable |
Innovative Communities Fund | Mike Cochrane CEO mike@portcharlottetown.com |
| LearnSphere Canada Inc. | Provide export preparedness support to PEI SMEs to increase sales in international markets. | $352,510 Non-repayable |
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Annette Comeau CEO info@learnsphere.ca |
| PEI Business Women’s Association Inc. | Support business development services and strategic programs for 2024-2025 to enable business and professional growth for women business owners in PEI. | $225,000 Non-repayable |
Regional Economic Growth | Barb Weeks CEO 902-439-6735 (cell) barb@peibwa.org |
| Anne of Green Gables Chocolates Inc. | Engage expertise to assist with activities around digital transformation and process improvement. | $45,188 Non-repayable |
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Peter McLaughlin President peter@annechocolates.com |
| Meetings & Conventions PEI Inc. |
Support Meetings & Conventions PEI's marketing plan for 2024-2025 | $200,000 Non-repayable |
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Susan Freeman Executive Director sfreeman@peimc.com |
| TOTAL | $2,417,942 |
Contacts
Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
David Fleming
Communications Manager
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
david.fleming@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Corryn Clemence
CEO
TIAPEI
cclemence@tiapei.pe.ca
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