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Ignition Fund

April 15, 2025

Ignition Fund

Attend an Information Session – Deadline to apply May 12, 2025

The Ignition Fund is an opportunity for PEI entrepreneurs to pitch their start-up business ideas for innovative new products or services with strong export potential and compete for up to $25,000 in funding. Click HERE to learn more and REGISTER for an information session.


Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP)

Are Tariffs Impacting your Exportable Product or Service?

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) offers PEI and other Atlantic Canadian companies expert guidance to manage tariffs, optimize supply chains and stay compliant with trade regulations. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.

Spaces are limited. To learn more information or to apply, check HERE.


OHS Essentials for Seasonal Businesses

Seasonal business owners welcoming new staff may wish to attend an upcoming Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Workshop in Mill River, North Rustico, Montague or Charlottetown. Check HERE for details and to register.



Design, Permits & Tenders: Info Session on Construction Projects

Attention: Not-for-Profits & Municipalities – Webinar May 7

Before launching a renovation or construction project, staff and volunteers can have their questions answered by a panel of experts. Join the one-hour webinar and learn what is needed regarding design, tenders and permits before you start. Register today: call or email Alana at 902-838-4030 [email protected].


ICTC Wage subsidies for Students

Saleswoman (16-17 years, mixed race African American) helping customer.

Student wage subsidies up to $7000

Private and NonProfit employers are eligible for ICTC’ss WIL Digital student wage subsidy program. Tap into up to $7000 per post-secondary student this summer. Start your application HERE. Visit WIL Digital for details.


Board of Directors Training – Holland College

Complete online at your own pace.

The course is now offered completely online. Students have access to a series of modules that must be completed within eight weeks. When finished, learners will receive a certificate of completion from Holland College. The cost of the course is $249 + HST. To apply, please visit Holland College | Board Member Training.

Topics Covered:

  1. Board Composition
  2. Boardroom Etiquette
  3. Fiduciary Responsibility & Financial Literacy
  4. Human Resources Fundamentals & Succession Planning
  5. Leadership Fundamentals
  6. Communications
  7. Conflict Resolution
  8. Funding Procurement & Grant Writing
  9. Community Engagement.

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

  • April 25: Ignition Fund Information Session
  • April 29: Payroll…plus the other stuff
  • May 1: Employment Standards Info Session
  • May 6: Emergency First Aid
  • May 6 & 13: Business Plan Workshop (2-part course)

MONTAGUE

  • April 22: Ignition Fund Information Session
  • April 23: Excel Basics
  • April 25: Employment Standards Info Session
  • April 29: CRA Small Business Tax Information Session
  • May 5: Proposal & Grant Writing Workshop

ONLINE

  • May 7: Design, Permits & Tenders: Construction Info Session

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