16 August 2011
GEORGETOWN , Prince Edward Island
Thanks to support provided by the federal and provincial governments and the Georgetown and Area Development Corporation, new retail shops are now a reality and ready for vendors.
“Our Government recognizes the vital role that small and medium-sized businesses play in strengthening the Atlantic Canadian economy,” said Minister Shea, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie. “Our Government is pleased to invest in projects, like the opening of the Kent Square Retail Shops, which support private sector growth and expand economic opportunities in rural Prince Edward Island.”
The Georgetown and Area Development Corporation has constructed a building in the Town of Georgetown to accommodate five separate retail spaces. These spaces will give residents and visitors another reason to visit and shop in Eastern Prince Edward Island. The retail spaces are now available to vendors to rent and establish their business in Georgetown.
“This project is essential to enhance the tourism sector in Georgetown and provides an economic boost to the area,” said Neil LeClair, Minister of Fisheries Aquaculture and Rural Development. “Establishing retail shops in Georgetown will create an economic development opportunity for business people in the area for years to come."
The Government of Canada, through ACOA has invested $150,825 to help make this retail space a reality. The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development has invested $150,000, and the Georgetown and Area Development Corporation has invested $35,000 in this project.
Gordon Lavers, Chairman Georgetown & Area Development Corporation stated “I would like to thank Minister Shea for taking the time to come to Georgetown, to officially open the Georgetown & Area Development Corporation Kent Square Retail Shops. I would also like to thank Minister LeClair for taking his time to help cut the ribbon to officially open Kent Square Retail Shops. Also, I would like to thank the members of the Georgetown & Area Development Corporation for their help in getting the job done. As well, a very special thanks to the other members of the committee that worked with us from ACOA, Fisheries & Rural Development and Active Communities.
Thank you to all the members of the building committee on a project well done. The Georgetown & Area Development Corporation are very pleased with the outcome of this very fantastic project.”
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Thanks to support provided by the federal and provincial governments and the Georgetown and Area Development Corporation, new retail shops are now a reality and ready for vendors.
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea, PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair and Mr. Gordon Lavers, Chair of the Georgetown and Area Development Corporation announced a combined investment of $335,825 in this project.
The Georgetown and Area Development Corporation has constructed a building in the Town of Georgetown to accommodate five separate retail spaces. These spaces will give residents and visitors another reason to visit and shop in Eastern Prince Edward Island. The retail spaces are now available to vendors to rent.
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INFORMATION:
Katie MacNevin
ACOA PEI & Tourism
902-626-2878
Kim Klein
PEI Dept of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Rural Development
902-838-0670
