NOVA SCOTIA’S Valley Regional Enterprise Network includes: Glooscap First Nation • Berwick • Kentville • Middleton • Windsor • Wolfville • Kings County • West Hants
Valley REN at a Glance: • Agriculture, a major international tire manufacturer, and Canadian Forces Base Greenwood are economic anchors for the region • Economic diversity includes strength in retail trade, health care, The Valley Regional public administration, manufacturing and educational services Enterprise Network was • Convenient time zone allows for business to be done with incorporated in March 2014 as a Western Europe and the Americas in a single day regional partnership comprised of • Loyal and productive local labour force with among the lowest the Glooscap First Nation; the employee turnover rates in North America towns of Berwick, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor and Wolfville; • Population of 104,932 is projected to remain stable over the Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley Region is home to the former towns of Bridgetown and next decade Landscape, Location and Labour force that has helped Hantsport; and the municipalities of • Valley REN residents are well-educated: with access to one of the residents and businesses thrive for centuries. Kings County and West Hants. strongest provincial educational training systems in Canada Led by a Private Sector volunteer Board, • Acadia University and two Nova Scotia Community College The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) is a regional partnership the collaborative organization works to Campuses – the Annapolis Valley Campus, which includes the representing numerous municipalities and a First Nation. Who we are is what promote economic development Centre of Geographic Sciences and Kingstec Campus in Kentville we do. We are a vibrant region with a foundational agricultural economy opportunities within the region. – contribute to the area’s significant educational assets serving local, national and international markets, supported by leading-edge research, processing and marketing industries. We have attracted biotech • Available land and affordable real estate costs: average value of research firms, a major tire manufacturing company and supporting industries. a home in the region is $316,980 Innovation and entrepreneurship is abundant with Acadia University and two • Good quality transportation infrastructure in or adjacent to the campuses of Nova Scotia Community College contributing to ensuring we Valley region: including road, port and air attract and maintain a highly educated workforce. Our significant service sector Valley Regional Enterprise Network • Valley Community Fiber Network, a high-capacity telecommuni- includes Canadian Forces Base Greenwood. The region is connected to the Demographics and Labour Force, 2015 cations backbone spanning 200 kilometers, augments the TransCanada Highway [via Highway 101 & 102] and is approximately an hour Population 104,932 region’s digital infrastructure from the major transportation hubs of the Port of Halifax and of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Average Individual Income $36,896 • Natural beauty and tourism assets, including UNESCO heritage site of Grand Pre, celebrate the area’s rich history and diversity Valley In Labour Force 53,498 To learn more about business and investment opportunities in the Valley REN, contact: • Region boasts a wide variety of recreational activities such as Regional Enterprise Employment Rate 53.0 % hiking, soccer, swimming, golf and fishing in the summer; skiing, Kelly RM Ells, MBA Network curling, snowmobiling and hockey in the winter; and a vibrant Chief Executive Officer Unemployment Rate 10.6 % creative arts community throughout the year Valley Regional Enterprise Network Source: McSweeney & Associates 35 Webster St., Suite 102, Kentville, NS B4N 1H4 from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2015 Phone: 902-670-2287 Email: [email protected] nsvalleyren.ca
Kelly RM Ells, MBA, Chief Executive Officer Valley Regional Enterprise Network 35 Webster St., Suite 102, Kentville, NS B4N 1H4 Phone: 902-670-2287 Email: [email protected] nsvalleyren.ca AA cultivated Cultivated experience experience for the mind, body, for and the soil. mind, body, and soul
Wolfville. Just perfection. Demographics and Labour Force, 2015 The same characteristics that make Wolfville a great place to live, make Wolfville an incredible choice for business. The rich sense of community, Total Average In Labour Employment Unemployment Population Individual Income Force Rate Rate modern emphasis on sustainability, and committed citizenry create an atmosphere conducive to business success. The business community is Wolfville 4,890 $38,854 2,208 44.5 % 13.2 % • The town has a rich history, vibrant always growing and welcomes new businesses and start-ups with the arts scene and high quality of life Nova Scotia 969,628 $40,550 527,053 57.8 % 9.1 % same fervour with which they foster growing businesses that have been • The community is home to a growing residential population of approxi- around for years. mately 5,000 people, and expands to Major Industries, 2015 over 7,000 during the university year • Wolfville is a research hub: Home to Acadia University and its 4,000+ students • The community boasts a highly talented workforce, 77% of residents have a Post-Secondary certificate, A cultivated experience for the mind, body, and soil. Educational Health care Retail Accommodation Public services and social trade and food administration diploma or degree assistance services • The town has strong labour force numbers in the industries of Wolfville 555 306 222 188 150 Education, Health care and Public Wolfville 25.1 % 13.9 % 10.1 % 8.5 % 6.8 % administration Major Market Distance • Wolfville is home to emerging Canada: (km) (mi) Nova Scotia 8.1 % 12.4 % 12.7 % 6.6 % 9.8 % industries in tourism and wine Halifax, NS 79 49 production Montreal, QC 722 449 • Wolfville is connected: high speed and fibre optic are widely available Toronto, ON 1,204 748 Education Levels, 2015 through the town Vancouver, BC 4,357 2,707 United States of America: Wolfville 7.4 15.7 76.9 Boston, MA 618 384
QUÉBEC NEWFOUNDLAND Chicago, IL 1,906 1,184 Wolfville is located near Highway 101, New York, NY 924 574 NEW Nova Scotia 14.3 21.8 64.0 between exits 10 and 11 which connects BRUNSWICK P.E.I. No certificate, diploma Washington, DC 1,252 778 or degree the community to Halifax. The port of Halifax Europe: High school certificate is less than 100 km from Wolfville. The NOVA or equivalent U.S.A. SCOTIA Amsterdam, NL 4,951 3,076 area is served by the Halifax Stanfield Postsecondary certificate, 0 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 50 % 60 % 70 % 80 % 90 % 100 % diploma or degree International Airport. London, UK 4,654 2,892
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2015 Chrystal Fuller LPP, MCIP Director of Community Development 200 Dykeland Street Wolfville, NS B4P 1A1 Phone: 902-542-8842 www.wolfville.ca Email: [email protected] A cultivated experience for the mind, body, and soil. AA cultivated Cultivated experience experience for the mind, body, for and the soil. mind, body, and soul
Wolfville. Just perfection. Demographics and Labour Force, 2015 The same characteristics that make Wolfville a great place to live, make Wolfville an incredible choice for business. The rich sense of community, Total Average In Labour Employment Unemployment Population Individual Income Force Rate Rate modern emphasis on sustainability, and committed citizenry create an atmosphere conducive to business success. The business community is Wolfville 4,890 $38,854 2,208 44.5 % 13.2 % • The town has a rich history, vibrant always growing and welcomes new businesses and start-ups with the arts scene and high quality of life Nova Scotia 969,628 $40,550 527,053 57.8 % 9.1 % same fervour with which they foster growing businesses that have been • The community is home to a growing residential population of approxi- around for years. mately 5,000 people, and expands to Major Industries, 2015 over 7,000 during the university year • Wolfville is a research hub: Home to Acadia University and its 4,000+ students • The community boasts a highly talented workforce, 77% of residents have a Post-Secondary certificate, A cultivated experience for the mind, body, and soil. Educational Health care Retail Accommodation Public services and social trade and food administration diploma or degree assistance services • The town has strong labour force numbers in the industries of Wolfville 555 306 222 188 150 Education, Health care and Public Wolfville 25.1 % 13.9 % 10.1 % 8.5 % 6.8 % administration Major Market Distance • Wolfville is home to emerging Canada: (km) (mi) Nova Scotia 8.1 % 12.4 % 12.7 % 6.6 % 9.8 % industries in tourism and wine Halifax, NS 79 49 production Montreal, QC 722 449 • Wolfville is connected: high speed and fibre optic are widely available Toronto, ON 1,204 748 Education Levels, 2015 through the town Vancouver, BC 4,357 2,707 United States of America: Wolfville 7.4 15.7 76.9 Boston, MA 618 384
QUÉBEC NEWFOUNDLAND Chicago, IL 1,906 1,185 Wolfville is located near Highway 101, New York, NY 924 574 NEW Nova Scotia 14.3 21.8 64.0 between exits 10 and 11 which connects BRUNSWICK P.E.I. No certificate, diploma Washington, DC 1,252 778 or degree the community to Halifax. The port of Halifax Europe: High school certificate is less than 100 km from Wolfville. The NOVA or equivalent U.S.A. SCOTIA Amsterdam, NL 4,951 3,076 area is served by the Halifax Stanfield Postsecondary certificate, 0 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 50 % 60 % 70 % 80 % 90 % 100 % diploma or degree International Airport. London, UK 4,654 2,892
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2015 Chrystal Fuller LPP, MCIP Director of Community Development 200 Dykeland Street Wolfville, NS B4P 1A1 Phone: 902-542-8842 www.wolfville.ca Email: [email protected] A cultivated experience for the mind, body, and soil.
NOVA SCOTIA’S Valley Regional Enterprise Network includes: Glooscap First Nation • Berwick • Kentville • Middleton • Windsor • Wolfville • Kings County • West Hants
Valley REN at a Glance: • Agriculture, a major international tire manufacturer, and Canadian Forces Base Greenwood are economic anchors for the region • Economic diversity includes strength in retail trade, health care, The Valley Regional public administration, manufacturing and educational services Enterprise Network was • Convenient time zone allows for business to be done with incorporated in March 2014 as a Western Europe and the Americas in a single day regional partnership comprised of • Loyal and productive local labour force with among the lowest the Glooscap First Nation; the employee turnover rates in North America towns of Berwick, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor and Wolfville; • Population of 104,932 is projected to remain stable over the Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley Region is home to the former towns of Bridgetown and next decade Landscape, Location and Labour force that has helped Hantsport; and the municipalities of • Valley REN residents are well-educated: with access to one of the residents and businesses thrive for centuries. Kings County and West Hants. strongest provincial educational training systems in Canada Led by a Private Sector volunteer Board, • Acadia University and two Nova Scotia Community College The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) is a regional partnership the collaborative organization works to Campuses – the Annapolis Valley Campus, which includes the representing numerous municipalities and a First Nation. Who we are is what promote economic development Centre of Geographic Sciences and Kingstec Campus in Kentville we do. We are a vibrant region with a foundational agricultural economy opportunities within the region. – contribute to the area’s significant educational assets serving local, national and international markets, supported by leading-edge research, processing and marketing industries. We have attracted biotech • Available land and affordable real estate costs: average value of research firms, a major tire manufacturing company and supporting industries. a home in the region is $316,980 Innovation and entrepreneurship is abundant with Acadia University and two • Good quality transportation infrastructure in or adjacent to the campuses of Nova Scotia Community College contributing to ensuring we Valley region: including road, port and air attract and maintain a highly educated workforce. Our significant service sector Valley Regional Enterprise Network • Valley Community Fiber Network, a high-capacity telecommuni- includes Canadian Forces Base Greenwood. The region is connected to the Demographics and Labour Force, 2015 cations backbone spanning 200 kilometers, augments the TransCanada Highway [via Highway 101 & 102] and is approximately an hour Population 104,932 region’s digital infrastructure from the major transportation hubs of the Port of Halifax and of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Average Individual Income $36,896 • Natural beauty and tourism assets, including UNESCO heritage site of Grand Pre, celebrate the area’s rich history and diversity Valley In Labour Force 53,498 To learn more about business and investment opportunities in the Valley REN, contact: • Region boasts a wide variety of recreational activities such as Regional Enterprise Employment Rate 53.0 % hiking, soccer, swimming, golf and fishing in the summer; skiing, Kelly RM Ells, MBA Network curling, snowmobiling and hockey in the winter; and a vibrant Chief Executive Officer Unemployment Rate 10.6 % creative arts community throughout the year Valley Regional Enterprise Network Source: McSweeney & Associates 35 Webster St., Suite 102, Kentville, NS B4N 1H4 from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2015 Phone: 902-670-2287 Email: [email protected] nsvalleyren.ca
Kelly RM Ells, MBA, Chief Executive Officer Valley Regional Enterprise Network 35 Webster St., Suite 102, Kentville, NS B4N 1H4 Phone: 902-670-2287 Email: [email protected] nsvalleyren.ca