Targeted investments powering business growth
News release
Federal government support strengthens businesses by building skills, capacity and market reach
May 11, 2026 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovative local businesses, skilled workers, and modern infrastructure anchor a competitive, job‑creating economy. When companies build capacity, scale operations, and expand into new markets, the impacts extend beyond individual projects to support long‑term economic resilience and prosperity across the region.
Today, Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston, announced federal support to five businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality ($197,250). These investments will help the following companies hire skilled experts, streamline operations, increase production, and reach new markets:
- Halifax Honey Company
- Pricing for Profit Inc.
- RFINE Biomass Solutions Inc.
- SudDrop Laundry Services Inc.
- Greenii Inc.
For additional information on each project, please consult the backgrounder.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to building a stronger economy by helping businesses hire expertise, expand operations, and pursue new opportunities.
The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Quotes
“Growing businesses are essential to building a strong and competitive economy. By investing in skills, expertise, and the capacity to scale and reach new markets, we’re helping innovative companies grow, create good jobs, and turn ideas into real economic opportunity. When local businesses succeed, it strengthens our regional economy and supports long‑term resilience and prosperity for communities across Atlantic Canada.”
- The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“When local businesses have the right people and tools, they can meet demand, improve service, and create good jobs here in our community. Today’s support will help five companies hire skilled experts and strengthen day-to-day operations, so they can deliver more for customers and keep growing close to home.”
- Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston
Quick facts
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The funding announced today is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
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Through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is helping businesses and non-profit organizations develop a strong, dynamic and inclusive economy.
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Contacts
Jeremy Bellefeuille
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Jeremy.bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca
Media Relations
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
mediaroom-salledesmedias@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Jake Mahoney
CEO, Halifax Honey Company
teamhoney@halifaxhoneyco.com
902-999-6859
Katy Baker
Founder and CEO of Pricing for Profit Inc.
katyobaker@gmail.com
902-441-5536
Quinn Cavanagh
President, RFINE Biomass Solutions Inc.
quinn.cavanagh@rfinebiomass.com
902-441-5975
Jayrell Diggs
Founder & CEO, SudDrop Laundry Services Inc.
902-700-0637
Jayrell@suddrop.ca
Purushothaman Cannane
Founder and CEO, Greenii Inc.
info@greenii.ca
647-801-3424
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