The Greater Halifax Partnership and Blue Water Business Development Corporation Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding on July 19, 2007, centering on economic development opportunities for rural areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Through this agreement, both organizations will identify joint opportunities that will bring economic benefits to these communities.

CBDC Blue Water promotes economic development in rural areas by providing financial assistance, training and counselling to small businesses.  They offer financing up to $150,000, and deliver specific programs targeted at young entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, student entrepreneurs, and female entrepreneurs.

Read the news release

Read the Memorandum of Understanding

Visit the Blue Water Business Development Corporation website

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