Atlantic Turbines International (Atlantic), a Vector Aerospace company, launched its new company brand, Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic on October 6, 2008 - Day 1 of NBAA 2008.
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Ever been at an airport and watched the luggage belt go round and round and round before you can finally identify your own suitcase? Read More »

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Thirty jobs in immediate construction, a revitalized industry and a partnership commitment for the next 15 years.

This is the essence of the January 23rd announcement by Hon. Gail Shea (C) of Federal funding of more than $1.5 million to improve the Summerside Raceway. Read More »

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In October ‘08, Home Furniture, a division of Home Hardware opened at Waterfront Place, with over 12,000 square feet of space. Read More »

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Summerside exporters were provided with a extraordinary opportunity in September to meet and break bread with a large contingent of DFAIT (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) officers from world-wide locations. Read More »

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Wyatt Heritage Properties, the arts and culture arm  of Economic Development introduced a major website in December ’08. Read More »

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In November, Economic Development, in conjunction with Tignish Initiatives, developed and released a Transit Survey. The objectives of the survey included the level of interest in transit alternatives for employees working in Summerside. Results are being tabulated, but an early review presents the following:

• 75% of the respondents live outside Summerside
• 86% work full-time
• 90% said they would consider taking a bus to work
• 34% currently use some other method of transportation besides their own car at least once a week

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