Valley Regional Enterprise Network

09/02/2026

Looking for commercial space in the Annapolis Valley?

Have you visited our Site Selector Tool? One of its features is a searchable listing of commercial properties available for sale, rent, or lease across the region.

Today’s featured property: 169 Water Street, Windsor — available for lease.

Beyond property listings, the Site Selector Tool brings together valuable location and regional data to help businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs make informed decisions about where to locate or grow.

Explore the tool and see what opportunities are available across the Valley, visit https://ow.ly/BIMp50ZGc09 for more details.

Our Site Selector Tool is proudly sponsored by the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) and powered by GIS WebTech.

09/01/2026

We’re taking our tourism networking series to Annapolis County in September, in partnership with the Municipality of the County of Annapolis!

Join us at Still Fired Distilleries Inc on Wednesday, September 23 from 5pm – 7pm for an evening of connection and conversation.

Meet tourism colleagues from across the region, exchange ideas, hear exciting announcements, and learn more about regional tourism collaboration. Plus, enjoy samples from Still Fired Distilleries!

📅 Wednesday, September 23 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 Still Fired Distilleries, Annapolis County

It’s free to attend! Register at https://ow.ly/nxHa50ZB1Jq

08/31/2026

Look who made the calendar!

Keep an eye out for us in the Valley Waste calendar this September.

We’re excited to have a little Valley REN presence in a calendar that makes its way into homes and businesses across the region.

When you flip the page to September, see if you can spot us.

And while you’re there… don’t forget to check your collection day.

08/28/2026

September is just around the corner, and Workplace Education programs are starting to pop up across the region!

Our friends at the Avon Chamber are offering FREE accredited Professional Sales Training, a great opportunity to build your skills, strengthen your team, and head into fall ready to grow.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your own sales skills or support professional development within your team, now is a great time to register.

Register today: https://www.avonchamber.ca/training

08/27/2026

The Valley REN Connector Program is grateful to have such experienced and engaged professionals volunteering their time to support others in our region.

Alex, a Staff Security Engineer at Smile.io, is one of our volunteer Connectors, sharing his experience, industry knowledge, and connections to help Connectees grow their professional networks and explore career opportunities in the Annapolis Valley.

Thank you, Alex, for giving back to our community and being part of the Connector network.

Interested in becoming a Connector or learning more? Visit www.valleyren.ca/connector-program/

The Valley REN Connector Program is a member of the National Connector Program and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia.

08/25/2026

Have a new food or beverage product idea? The Food Ventures Program is now accepting applications!

Nova Scotia farms and agri-food and beverage businesses can access cost-shared funding to help move local products from idea to market with support from Perennia.

Funding can support services such as:

New product development
Nutrition Facts tables
Food safety and quality evaluations
Technical support and more

Through the program, eligible businesses can work with Perennia’s product development, quality and food safety specialists while also accessing technical support and educational resources.

Applications are open until October 31, 2026.

Learn more about eligibility, available services and how to apply:
https://www.perennia.ca/foodventures/

Have questions about product development, quality or food safety? Perennia specialists are also available to help at [email protected].

08/21/2026

A look at housing in the Annapolis Valley

Our partners at the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) recently shared the latest housing market stats for the Annapolis Valley. In July 2026, the benchmark price of a home was $341,100, up 1.2% from last year and 43.5% from five years ago.

That increase shows just how much the cost of buying a home in the Valley has changed over the past five years.

Housing trends like these matter to our regional economy. The cost of housing can affect where people are able to live and work and businesses’ ability to attract and retain employees.

Our partners at NSAR provide housing market data and insights that help us understand what’s happening in communities across the province. Explore their latest market statistics to learn more.

08/20/2026

Happening today, the Avon Chamber Summer Social!

We’ll be there enjoying the sunshine, great company, and our local business community. Will we see you there?

Come say hi, make some connections, and enjoy a little summer socializing. We’d love to see you.

It might sprinkle on us on Thursday, but that's ok! We're ready with indoor/outdoor fun and networking for the whole family. See you at Victoria Park on Thursday!

08/14/2026

Celebrate culture, community & connection!

The Kentville Multicultural Festival is happening August 23 from 11 AM–4 PM.

Come experience a celebration of the many cultures that make our community so vibrant, featuring delicious food, live performances, a multicultural market and more.

The Valley REN will be there too, be sure to stop by our table and say hello.

When: August 23 | 11 AM–4 PM
Where: Kentville

We hope to see you there!