Skysail Brand

Thank You for 15 Incredible Years!

Dear Valued Clients,
After 15 amazing years of creating, innovating, and sailing through the brand development seas together, Skysail Brand is charting a new course. We are announcing the closure of our company, but this is a joyous moment as we celebrate the journey we’ve taken together.

Our success and growth over the years have been possible because of you—our loyal clients. Your trust in us, your collaborative spirit, and your continuous support have been the wind in our sails. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities to work with such wonderful partners and to have been a part of your brand’s journey.

We have decided to close Skysail Brand to pursue new horizons and adventures, taking with us the experiences and lessons learned along the way. This decision comes from a place of positivity and excitement for the future.

What this means for you:
* Final Projects:
We will be completing all ongoing projects with the same dedication and attention to detail you’ve come to expect from us and will be reaching out to each one of you personally.

* Support:
We will continue to provide support and guidance for a limited period after our official closing date to ensure a smooth transition.

* Contact Information:
Our team will be available for any questions or concerns you may have during this period.

Our last official day of operation will be July 30th. Please feel free to reach out to us before then for any assistance you might need.
Thank you once again for being a part of Skysail Brand’s story. We are proud of what we have achieved together and will always cherish the relationships we’ve built. Cheers to new adventures and continued success in all your future endeavors!

Warm regards,
Meg, Angie & Tanya

Meg Craig Tanya Barry

We are excited to announce the 2024 Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence Awards is happening on November 21, 2024 at the Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre.

The Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding businesses and leaders in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. The event is organized by the Lunenburg Queens Business Collective, a non-profit organization committed to supporting and promoting the business community.

Visit https://lqbusinesscollective.ca/awards/ to see how you can support this gala event!

Drop in for a few minutes to meet LIFT staff and advisors
Find answers to business questions
Learn how LIFT helps businesses get started and grow
Network with other small business owners
Free coffee and snacks, or be efficient and bring your lunch!

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GRITTY TO PRETTY PLACEMAKING GRANT CALL OUT

Calling all creatives!

Applications for our Gritty to Pretty Placemaking Grant program are now open!

Every year, a limited number of Gritty to Pretty grants are awarded to artists who want to put their mark on Downtown Halifax through public art pieces.

There are 5 grant streams:

- Mural Grant
- Open Grant
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) Mural Grant
- BIPOC Open Grant and
- Façade Lighting Grant

We highly encourage folks applying to think outside the box this year. Think maybe enhancing doors/windows or maybe panels for storefronts?

We’re up for large- and small-scale projects, as long as they enhance the pedestrian experience Downtown!

Multiple submissions are welcome, with each project being eligible for up to $10,000.

The application deadline is Sunday, June 16, 2024 so get your applications in now!

Find out more and read through our application forms in the link in our bio.



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ALT TEXT: A mural of a colourful butterfly on a wall

Big announcement! Creative Pictou County is pleased to present the inaugural Economic Development Forum for Artists!

Join us on June 8 in the Town of Pictou to learn how to turn your hometown into an art destination!

Workshop facilitator Paul Portelli will share his experience as an artist, gallery owner and community leader and how he and a team of community champions revitalized the town of Warkworth, Ontario into a thriving art town.

The day will begin with a panel of our own community champions moderated by Wade Tibbo from the Pictou County Partnership Wade will be joined by Eric Stackhouse the Chief Librarian for the Pictou, Antigonish Regional Library; Michelle Young the Community Development Officer for the Town of Pictou; Crystal Murray the Editor In Chief Saltscapes Magazine and President of Advocate Media and Troy Greencorn the Executive Director for deCoste Performing Arts Centre.

Along with the forum on June 8, we are inviting attendees to a mix and mingle event on June 7 to kick off the weekend. We welcome those from away to see what the beautiful Town of Pictou has to offer, while connecting and networking with local artists and community champions.

The cherry on top of a dynamic weekend is a Morgan Toney concert at the Pictou Legion! This JUNO Award Nominee is a Mi’kmaq fiddler and singer from Cape Breton Island who will be sure to captivate the audience with an amazing performance.

Forum attendees will get access to a discounted package to attend both the forum and the concert.

For full details and how to register, please visit our website: https://creativepictoucounty.com/economic-forum-2024/

We hope to see you there!

Town of Pictou deCoste Performing Arts Centre

Hello fellow community sport organizations and coaches,
Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic and Sport Nova Scotia want to hang out with you! They are so excited to be bringing coaches roundtable back again to Lunenburg and Queen’s county!

Wednesday, April 24th 6:30-8pm, at King Street brewery- upstairs for snacks and chats!

Register now via thelocker.coach.ca or reach out to [email protected]

Join Invest Nova Scotia at their Business Social at King Street Beer Company in Bridgewater on April 18!

The Chamber is one of 13 business support organizations, who will each be sharing what their organization does and how they support businesses, in short 2-minute talks.

This event is a great way for South Shore businesses to connect with individuals from each organization in-person, in a fun and casual setting.

Be sure to register, as space is limited.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/south-shore-small-business-social-tickets-871253471587?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you a municipality, business chamber and community tourism organization?

Effectively promote your local community with up to $15,000 in services and online tools to better serve visitors online with a qualified digital service provider: https://digitalnovascotia.com/digital-assistance-adoption/

The deadline to apply for TDAP—Communities is May 1 at 4 pm.

Applications are now closed for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making Program.
The deadline was March 29, 2024. Visit nscc.ca/eitm to learn more and apply.

Attention Nova Scotia tourism businesses! Are you ready to take your digital presence to new heights?

In partnership with Tourism Nova Scotia, we are thrilled to announce that applications for the Tourism Digital Assistance Program are now open!

Learn more and apply by April 3: https://digitalnovascotia.com/digital-assistance-adoption/

Calling all municipalities, business chambers and community tourism organizations!

Empower your local community and enhance online visitor experiences with up to $15,000 in services and online tools through the Tourism Digital Assistance Program — Communities!

Partner with a qualified digital service provider and elevate your online presence today!

The deadline to apply is May 1: https://digitalnovascotia.com/digital-assistance-adoption/

Our team is so proud to have helped bring this report to life!

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Congrats to Lisa on all her meaningful and hard work!

Congratulations to member, Lisa Learning, CEO of Atlantick, for recently being awarded one of the Atlantic Business Magazine’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business award!

Lisa Learning and Atlantick, have revolutionized tick prevention in Canada. She has touched countless lives through her commitment to nature and Indigenous wisdom. Congratulations Lisa on your award win! We are so proud of you!

...and no one gives you a medal or says thank you...

https://youtu.be/EsY9c9WodcE?si=AvN0TFV83pcCG3ZE

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Applications are NOW OPEN for the Tourism Digital Assistance Program & Tourism Digital Assistance Program — Communities!

TDAP helps tourism businesses enhance their online marketing with services up to $5,000 in value.

TDAP – Communities helps effectively promote local communities as a travel destination. The program will cover up to $15,000 in services and online tools to municipalities, business chambers and community tourism organizations to help them better serve visitors.

To learn more about eligibility, application deadlines and how to apply, visit: https://digitalnovascotia.com/digital-assistance-adoption/

TNS Digital Days Workshop

Tourism businesses and organizations are invited to participate in interactive workshops to build their digital skills to attract travellers online. The Digital Days Workshops will provide hands-on training from digital experts to help better promote your business or community online. You will have the opportunity to explore the latest digital concepts, including social media, to demystifying the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in marketing and content creation. There is no cost; lunch will be provided. Offered in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia.

Tru by Hilton Yarmouth | Tuesday, March 26th | 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register on Line to Secure a Seat, Space is Limited: https://digitalnovascotia.com/programs/tourism-digital-assistance-program/tourism-digital-days/

Creative Pictou County is thrilled to announce our Artist Development Project, funded graciously by the department of Community, Culture Tourism and Heritage. This project includes free professional development workshops as well as paid exhibition and teaching opportunities.

To learn more, or register, follow the link below:

https://creativepictoucounty.com/programming/

Craft Nova Scotia • Craft Your Own Path

Laurel Lane Renovation Consultants

Tidal Drafting + Design

Join us on March 19th for a half day workshop on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA).

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

Location: Future Inns, 30 Fairfax Drive Halifax

Register: Seats are limited! Don’t miss out ~ Register by Thursday, March 14th to [email protected] / 902.423.4480

There is no cost for this workshop but seats are limited so register now!

If you have a business idea or a growing business which might benefit our area? Did you know LIFT Lunenburg County MicroLending supports emerging and existing entrepreneurs through microloans and coaching?

Come to our Coffee Chat on February 28th, with Evelyn Ernst, Success Agent and Loan Facilitator to learn more.

Please RSVP as space is limited.

https://www.bridgewaterchamber.com/event-details/coffee-chat-with-lift-lunenburg-county-microlending

From — Calling all entrepreneurs!

Don’t miss your chance to pitch your business to the Dragons Den.

Join us this Saturday at the CEED office for open auditions.

It’s time to turn your dreams into reality!

Taking brand storytelling to new heights 🚀 Excited to unveil our latest project with the team at Craft Nova Scotia, promoting their new online learning portal. Brand strategy, copywriting, design and video all working together to launch this exciting new digital step for the organization!

📲📸🎥 WATCH
https://youtu.be/oetdBnynU4o?si=myLbJxl1jPvBeaLK

Grants to Organizations and Groups has a new online application form and increased grant amounts.
Applications are due 15 March 2024.
For more information: https://buff.ly/3SFfU3k

We are looking for a Regional Anti-Racism and Diversity Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in support of the five municipal units comprising Lunenburg County: Municipality of Chester, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Town of Bridgewater, Town of Lunenburg, and Town of Mahone Bay. This is a contract position, ending March 31, 2026. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 31, 2024. For more information, please visit our website. https://chester.ca/employment

Building Inclusive Tourism in Atlantic Canada

To support efforts in developing market-ready products, Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry (EN), a training session offered by Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce helps tourism businesses learn about 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion and how to effectively understand, value, and serve their visitors, guests and employees.

Thursday | February 1 | 1 pm - 4 pm | Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucuivqDksHNYGGPfY38489Min2usPR7be

The training is funded by the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and is provided at no cost to participants.