Cumberland Business Connector

Cumberland Business Connector The Cumberland Business Connector is a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting businesses to the resources they need to be successful.

Perennia have several upcoming opportunities available for Nova Scotia businesses and agricultural professionals:🔹Local ...
06/04/2026

Perennia have several upcoming opportunities available for Nova Scotia businesses and agricultural professionals:

🔹Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program (funding available for food safety audits, training, facility upgrades, and more)
🔹 Atlantic Agronomy and Extension Conference
🔹 Nova Scotia Pasture Walk Series 2026
🔹 Seafood Food Safety Awareness & HACCP Training
🔹 Private Food Safety Training Sessions

Whether you're looking for funding, professional development, practical on-farm learning, or food safety training, there's something here to help your operation grow and succeed.

For details, registration information, and eligibility requirements, visit Perennia's website:

www.perennia.ca

06/03/2026

Loving these snippets of wisdom from the mini mic question booth!

We are looking forward to our Annual General Meeting coming up on Tuesday, June 16th at the Lobster Factory in Pugwash. ...
06/02/2026

We are looking forward to our Annual General Meeting coming up on Tuesday, June 16th at the Lobster Factory in Pugwash.

The evening will include a panel discussion with two prominent businessmen from our community, Carl Sparkes and Hans Christian Jost.

Meet the Speakers:

Hans Christian Jost

Founder of Jost Vineyards, Hans Christian Jost is a pioneer of Nova Scotia’s wine industry. After immigrating from Germany in 1970, his family settled in Malagash, where farming—and eventually a small vineyard—took root.

Following his father’s passing in 1988, Hans took over the winery and transformed it into Nova Scotia’s largest and longest-running farm winery. His leadership helped establish commercial wine production in the region and championed the use of local grape varieties.

Today, his legacy continues to shape the province’s reputation as a world-class cool-climate wine destination. Hans remains deeply connected to the Malagash community while continuing to innovate and expand his business ventures which include Tata Brew and Real Estate Developments.
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Carl Sparkes

President and Co-owner of Devonian Coast Wineries, Carl Sparkes leads one of the province’s most recognized wine portfolios, including Jost, Mercator, and Gaspereau Vineyards, along with The Mercantile Social in Halifax.

Carl began his career as a petroleum geologist, working across Canada and internationally before earning his MBA from Saint Mary's University. He went on to hold senior executive roles in several of Canada’s leading food processing companies.

Since acquiring Jost Vineyards in 2011 with his wife Donna, Carl has driven growth, innovation, and brand development—helping elevate Nova Scotia’s wine industry while building a strong, competitive business rooted in rural Cumberland County.

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Dinner will be catered by Fusions Bistro.

No cost to attend, tickets are limited so register today: https://lnkd.in/e4y-ZE_Z

06/01/2026

Thank you Rooted Gatherings, and to our local business women who grabbed a mini mic for these *On the Spot* videos from the Women in Business event!

Please join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, hosted at the Lobster Factory on the Thinker's Lodge grounds, in Pug...
06/01/2026

Please join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, hosted at the Lobster Factory on the Thinker's Lodge grounds, in Pugwash.

We are very pleased to announce our guest speakers for the evening:

Carl Sparkes is President and Owner of Jost Vineyards, Mercator Vineyards, and The Mercantile Social in Halifax, and co-founder of Devonian Coast Wineries alongside his wife, Donna Sparkes.

Hans Christian Jost is a prominent Nova Scotia winemaker and entrepreneur based in Malagash, on the province’s Northumberland Strait.

There will be a moderated panel discussion between the two where the topic of running a successful thriving business in rural Nova Scotia will be explored.

Dinner will be catered by the very delicious Fusions Bistro.

Seating is limited, so we encourage you to register today! No fee to attend.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987999755785?aff=oddtdtcreator

Business Highlight!⛳️ Condors Golf Lounge ⛳️The Connector was in Downtown Amherst this week to speak with Laura, owner f...
05/27/2026

Business Highlight!

⛳️ Condors Golf Lounge ⛳️

The Connector was in Downtown Amherst this week to speak with Laura, owner for Condors Golf Lounge, located at 9 LaPlanche Street.

Laura is a Kinesiologist as well as an avid golfer. She started golfing at 3 years old and began competing at age 7. She has since won the New Brunswick Women’s Amateur Tournament and their Mid-Amateur Tournament. She even went to University in Ontario on a Golf Scholarship!

All that to say, Laura knows golf! She decided to open Condor’s Golf Lounge (Condor is a hole-in-one in a par 5) so that she could share her passion for golf with the community and create a space to practice year-round.

“I wanted to create something for the local community to do, somewhere to connect and have fun.” Says Laura.

The lounge has two bays with Trackman systems installed; these are the globally recognized gold standard for golf simulation devices.

You can rent clubs or bring your own, and each bay is rented for $40/hour, no matter how many people playing together. There are hundreds of real-world courses to pick from, and the system gives you tonnes of statistics on your swing and game.

Condor’s is also open to kids until 8pm. They have super fun games for young people, including mini putt. They are happy to accommodate birthday parties and any other social event.

They have a kitchen which offers all the usual pub snacks and treats. They are also fully licensed serving local draft beer, wine and cocktails.

They are open 4pm – 10pm on Wednesdays, 4pm – 10pm on Thursdays (wing-night) 12pm – 12pm Fridays and Saturdays and 12pm – 8pm on Sundays.

To book your virtual tee time you can visit: www.yourgolfbooking.com and search for Amherst, or send them a message on Facebook or Instagram or call during open hours.

902 612 0054



This Saturday, May 30th they will also have live music from 8pm – 11pm – to celebrate Laura’s birthday!

AI is changing how businesses operate - but what does that look like for your business?St. Francis Xavier University is ...
05/27/2026

AI is changing how businesses operate - but what does that look like for your business?

St. Francis Xavier University is leading a Nova Scotia-wide survey on AI adoption, and we’re inviting local businesses to take part.

Your input will help shape future supports, training, and resources for SMEs across the province.

Survey Link: https://stfx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBUNGaxfjVjgCpM

Takes just a few minutes. Whether you’re using AI or not—your perspective matters.

Last Friday we were very happy to visit Parrboro Regional High School for a Career Fair!Thank you to our Keynote Speaker...
05/26/2026

Last Friday we were very happy to visit Parrboro Regional High School for a Career Fair!

Thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Samantha Heffernan, owner of Shared Solace Support, for sharing her entrepreneurial journey with the students.

We had 25 unique businesses and organizations attend from across the Province.

Thank you so much to each attendee for taking the time to connect and inspire our local youth on the many different and rewarding career paths available to them right here at home!

Thank you to the Parrsboro Regional High School's staff for hosting and supporting this event and lastly, thank you to NS Works/CANSA for all their help!

The third annual Cumberland Women in Business event in Amherst last Thursday evening was a great success! We partner wit...
05/25/2026

The third annual Cumberland Women in Business event in Amherst last Thursday evening was a great success!

We partner with Monica Rivers, owner of Rooted Gatherings to host these evenings of connection, inspirtation and networking. Thank you Monica!

A heartfelt thank you to our two panelists:

Pradeep Bagri - Entrepreneur, Chef and Co-Owner of Fusion's Bistro in Pugwash.

https://www.facebook.com/fusionsbistro/

And

Tracey McGillivray - Enrtrepreneur, Co-founder and CEO of Axtion Independence Mobility, creators of the RAYMEX® Lift, a Nova Scotia designed mobility device.

https://www.raymexlift.com/

We truly appreciated hearing their perspectives, challenges, and aspirations, as well as their deep committement to the local community.

Lastly, thank you to all who attended, we love having an opportunity to connect with so many talented women in one room!

Address

5 Ratchford Street
Amherst, NS
B4H1X2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19026142054

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