
January 9, 2025

Next Week: Marketing Basics – Key Concepts and Tools
Join Lee Gallant for this two-part virtual workshop. During the session, Lee will explore essential marketing concepts such as the 4 P’s, SWOT analysis, and customer targeting, while also engaging in interactive exercises to deepen the learning experience. Check the link HERE and register today.

Self-Employ PEI – Lunch & Learn en français
Anyone thinking of starting their own business is invited to attend a lunchtime seminar to learn how they could potentially benefit from the Self-Employ PEI. This program provides salary support and other benefits for the first year of operation of a new business. Check out the Rural Action Centre training calendar and call today to register.
Arts & Culture Programs – Grants – Deadlines
Communities, not-for-profit groups, and professional and amateur artists will be interested in exploring the following programs which are open for applications in January:
- Community Celebration Fund (closes March 3rd)
- Community Cultural Partnership Program (closes March 3rd)
- Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund (closes March 10th)
- Indigenous Arts Grants (closes February 18th)
- Indigenous Art Bank Acquisition (closes February 18th)
Did You Know?
ACOA Business Information Services can answer your business questions and guide you through the steps to make your great ideas a reality.
From funding to planning, from research to regulations, if there’s something you need to run your business, contact: [email protected] or 1-888-576-4444.
Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.

Emma Gamble
Montague
[email protected]
902-838-4030

Barb MacDonald
Alberton
[email protected]
902-853-3616

Marthe Ngombi
Wellington
[email protected]
902-854-3439
Training Sessions
Check out our online and in-person courses. Click the link for more information and registration details.
ALBERTON
- January 28: Excel – Intermediate Level
MONTAGUE
- January 16 to February 6: Successful Business Plan Workshops
WELLINGTON
- January 29: Self-Employ & Skills PEI Lunch & Learn
ONLINE
- January 14 & 16: Marketing Basics with Lee Gallant
- January 22 to February 12: Operating Your Business – The Basics
- February 11: Canva Basics with Lee Gallant
