Through a non-profit organization that works with business schools and others, Dalton Lecky landed a four-month internship with Groundhog, a Halifax-based fintech startup. The company is developing technology to make and accept pre-authorized, recurring payments with cryptocurrencies as an alternative to credit cards and bank accounts. Oct. 15, 2018 - by Jennifer Lewington - ... [Read More...]
Oct 18 2018
Oct 17 2018
New year-round store Stratford Discounters expected to open by the end of October
In the competitive discount retailer industry, Greg Butler has grown his business from two seasonal stores on PEI more than a decade ago to 10 today, including a new, permanent, year-round store scheduled to open in Stratford by the end of the month. October 13, 2018 - by Terrence MacEachern - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Oct 16 2018
PEI entrepreneur among WISE 50 over 50 winners
The newest and fastest growing segment of entrepreneurship in Canada is led by people over the age of 50. The WISE 50 over 50 award recognizes their accomplishments and recently named Linda Lowther of The Lowther Group to its 2018 honour roll. The consultant works on projects related to tourism and early childhood education. October 2018 - WISE ... [Read More...]
Oct 10 2018
New life for former Sears building with $4M PEI government development loan
The province has approved a $4 million loan for the redevelopment of the shuttered Sears property on Malpeque Road in Charlottetown. The loan, provided by the Island Investment Development Inc., will be issued to 102253 PEI Inc., whose two directors are developers Tim Banks and entrepreneur Jamie Hill. October 6, 2018 - by Stu Neatby - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Oct 5 2018
Eco*spirit in Charlottetown features clothing made from 100 per cent natural materials
Angie MacDonald is trying to save the world one organic shirt at a time. Actually, the co-owner of eco*spirit in the Confederation Court Mall in Charlottetown has a whole lot more than just organic shirts. In fact, it’s a one-stop-shopping spot for anyone interested in helping out the environment. September 29, 2018 - by Dave Stewart - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
