Thriving businesses are the backbone of Nova Scotia’s economy.

The Business Retention & Expansion program, or BRE, helps existing Nova Scotia Business stay and grow in the province.

Nova Scotia’s 13 RDAs connect local businesses to the resources and services they need to be even more competitive, both at home, across the country, and internationally.

The services we offer are tailored to the unique needs of the communities and businesses we serve and may include:

• connecting businesses to sources of capital
• promoting local firms internationally
• developing strategies to overcome barriers to growth
• connecting businesses with vital market and economic intelligence