Cumberland Business Connector

08/24/2026

Nominate your favourite local business today!

Nominations are now open for the Business Excellence Awards.... see link in comments. Anyone can nominate a business and any business can be nominated.

08/12/2026

Wild blueberry season is here! 🫐🫐🫐🫐

Cumberland is the Wild Blueberry Capitol of Nova Scotia!

🫐 Fresh wild blueberry season is here!

Looking for fresh wild blueberries? Here's a list of farms across Nova Scotia where you may be able to find them this week:

📍 Heritage Life Farm - Digby
📍Atkinson's Fresh Wild Blueberries- Truemanville
📍Oxford Berry Farm – Oxford
📍Forest Hills Wild Blueberry – Great Village
📍Red Mountain Farm– Bass River
📍Yorke Family Farm – Five Islands
📍 Blueberry Moon Family Farm (Spray-Free) – Earltown
📍 Balmy Acres Farm (Spray-free)- Tatamagouche Mountain
📍Blue moose Berries- Blue Mountain
📍 BeeCee Farms – Antigonish
📍 Quinn Farms – North Lochaber
📍 Wild & Blue Farms Ltd – Monastery
📍 Blue Pearl Farms – Inverness
📍 Downey's Delicious -- West Earltown

You can also find fresh Nova Scotia wild blueberries at many farm markets, major grocery retailers, and farmers' markets throughout the province during the harvest season, including locations like Market, , the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, Alderney Landing Farmers' Market, Truro Farmers' Market, and the New Glasgow Farmers' Market. Availability changes quickly, so check with the retailer or market before making a special trip.

Did we miss someone? If you know of another Nova Scotia farm selling fresh wild blueberries, tag them in the comments or send us a message. We'll keep the list growing all season long! 💙🫐

08/12/2026

Webinar for restaurant owners on how to streamline their processes with AI.

08/12/2026

New FREE workplace training course this Fall! These courses are a great opportunity for professional development!

07/28/2026

Connecting businesses with the right resources.

The Cumberland Business Connector’s Business Resource & Support Guide provides a collection of programs, services, and supports available to help businesses start, grow, and succeed.

You can explore resources related to funding, training, business development, and more.

Please visit our website to access a digital copy:

www.cumberlandbusinessconnector.ca/resources

07/22/2026

🌽 It's Nova Scotia Farmers' Market Week, July 20–26! 🌻

There's no better time to discover the incredible fresh food, local products, and talented vendors right here in Cumberland County.

When you shop at your local farmers' market, you're doing more than filling your basket with fresh, high-quality and delicious products, you're supporting local farmers, producers, artisans, and small businesses all while strengthening our local economy.

Visit one of Cumberland County's vibrant farmers' markets this week:

🫐 Amherst Farmers' Market – 9 Electric Street, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
🫜 Pugwash Farmers' Market – 102222 Durham Street, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
🍅 Parrsboro Farmers' Market – 23 Church Street, Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
🥕 Advocate Harbour Farmers' Market - 3680 Highway 209– Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Whether you're picking up farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, homemade baking, handcrafted goods, or unique gifts, every purchase makes a difference!

Happy Nova Scotia Farmers' Market Week!

07/21/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? Or need to hire local talent?

The Cumberland Job Board connects job seekers and employers across our region.

Job seekers: Find local employment opportunities in one convenient place. New positions are posted regularly and remain active for 30 days.

Businesses: Looking to hire? You can post your job opportunities directly to the Job Board and connect with local candidates.

Whether you’re searching for your next career opportunity or building your team, the Cumberland Job Board helps bring employers and job seekers together.

Visit the Cumberland Job Board today and explore available opportunities:

https://cumberlandbusinessconnector.ca/jobs

07/20/2026

Looking for a local business in Cumberland County?

Our Cumberland Business Directory is the go-to place to find trusted, local businesses — all in one convenient spot.

Explore the directory today and discover what’s available right here at home!

https://cumberlandbusinessconnector.ca/directory

If you don't see your business please add it on the "Add my Business" section of the directory, same link as above.

07/09/2026

BizPaL is an online tool that helps you to identify the federal, provincial, and municipal permits and licences required for your business to operate.

This very helpful database is available for free to anyone in Canada. 🍁

Starting or expanding your business? BizPaL makes it simple.

This online service provides a personalized list of permits and licences for all levels of government, tailored to your industry and location. Whether you’re launching something new or looking to grow, points you in the right direction in just a few clicks.

Try it now: https://bizpal.ca/