Nova Scotia Loyal

Amount:

No funding involved

Type:

In-Kind Support

Description:

Nova Scotia Loyal is a government program designed to make it easier for Nova Scotians to identify, purchase, and support local products.

Comments on Funding:

For eligible local producers and retailers by becoming a Nova Scotia Loyal partner, you can benefit from creating new loyal customers for your product(s) and increased traffic to your business through Nova Scotia Loyal’s marketing campaign, in-store displays, advertising and social media/web campaigns. There is no cost to participate in the program. Once you are accepted as a Nova Scotia Loyal partner business you receive access to Nova Scotia Loyal branding and marketing materials shipped directly to you. The program objective is to make it easier for local consumers to look for and choose your local products wherever they shop.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

1. Local producer, harvester, crafter or manufacturer
a. head office is located in Nova Scotia, or is primarily (75%) owned by Nova Scotian residents.
b. business’s primary activity is the production or transformation of a product.
c. Nova Scotia Producer who sells directly to consumers or retailers.

2. Retailer
a. Sells one or more products provided by a Nova Scotian supplier.
b. Is authorized to conduct business in Nova Scotia.
c. Has a permanent business location in Nova Scotia.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit an application form

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified

Other Things to Note:

Businesses with questions related to trade uncertainties can refer to the new online resource to access the latest information. Businesses are invited to complete a survey to help inform the province’s tariff response team by visiting https://novascotia.ca/tariffs Businesses can also contact the tariff information hotline directly by calling 1-800-670-4357 for assistance.

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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