Synapse is a not-for-profit company that works on behalf of UPEI to help its researchers, students and staff turn their ideas into practical solutions. “We use three principles in each case: Connect, Collaborate, and Create,” says Dr. Justin Moores, CEO. Synapse, which started in 2015, brings different entities together to create partnerships or companies. It makes ... [Read More...]
Timber Koke’s Sawmill – Hiring practices
Cody and Ashley Koke share a love for the outdoors and a deep passion for the logging industry on PEI. The couple, who have two young children, wanted to start their own business in addition to their full-time jobs. With strong work ethics, high energy and an entrepreneurial spirit, Cody and Ashley opened Timber Koke’s Sawmill near Montague in 2015. The year-round ... [Read More...]
Tignish Home Hardware – Hiring practices
Tignish Co-op reorganization results in need for more staff Darren MacKinnon, new Manager of the Tignish Co-op, is overseeing changes and growth in all departments. “We have improved customer access to feed mill products by moving the products to the Tignish Home Hardware store,” says Darren. “It has only been a few short weeks since the move, and customers are pleased ... [Read More...]
High Tide Milling Company – Hiring practices
Old feed mill in Tignish to become new flour mill Tignish Co-op is welcoming a new entrepreneur to the area by leasing the old feed mill facility to Sean McGivern, who plans to open High Tide Milling Company. When the old feed mill closed, Sean quickly responded with a plan to lease the facility and open PEI’s first flour mill in almost a century. Until April 2018, ... [Read More...]
Sherwood Home – Hiring practices
Sherwood Home is a 14-bed provincial long-term care home for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. The home provides three types of service: Short-term – for respite, to provide short-term relief to caregivers Long-term – for permanent care. Day residents – for individuals who come to the home for services as needed. For example: a day program is ... [Read More...]
