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Pictou County’s competitive advantage is multi-faceted:

 

  • One of the most cost-effective operating environments in Canada combined with Canada’s 6% cost advantage over the US
  • Strategic location on Canada’s Eastern seaboard and within the Atlantic Gateway, an initiative that is investing in and promoting Nova Scotia as the pivotal link in the global transportation system
  • Well-developed transportation and communications infrastructure providing direct access to major North American Markets
  • Located within 2 hours direct air transit to 40 million people
  • Skilled and well-educated workforce with a passion for work
  • Firms that have grown here to serve national an international clientele like Sobey’s (Canada’s second largest national grocery retailer), Scotsburn Dairy, Advocate Printing & Publishing, Wear Well Garments, Stright-MacKay, Grohmann Knives
  • Recognized names that have chosen to locate here: Michelin Tire, Convergys, Northern Pulp Ltd. (formerly Neenah Paper)
  • Significant and ongoing infrastructure investments:

    • Broadband for Rural Nova Scotia initiative, making our region one of the most connected jurisdictions in North America;

    • Bikeways network for alternative transportation throughout the region;

    • Two new state of the art high schools and an $11 million upgrade to the local campus of Nova Scotia Community College

 

We are home to a solid foundation of core businesses and the cooperative support of our major industries and community leaders has sparked numerous partnerships that have helped our businesses to grow together.

PRDC exists to support and stimulate economic development in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. We work to connect prospective investors with the support and incentive programs available through local, provincial and federal agencies. We are here to link you with the information needed to make objective decisions about the merits of doing business in Pictou County.

 

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