AIRO - Annapolis Investments in Rural Opportunity

AIRO - Annapolis Investments in Rural Opportunity Annapolis Investments in Rural Opportunity (AIRO) is dedicated to stimulating entrepreneurial activi It worked.

Our Approach
When we began in 2016, we knew there were people in our community with terrific business ideas who were ready to take action to help our region succeed economically. All they needed was a little bit of financial support and there was none to be found from traditional banking. That is why AIRO was established – to fill a gap in the financial landscape of our community that was holding

back our economic development. For five and a half years we accepted applications from new businesses wishing to get established in Annapolis County, or from existing businesses wishing to expand. We kept the application process simple and the barriers to work with us as low as possible. Our Statistics
Since our founding in 2016, we have received 164 requests for support. Not all of those have been for funding – some simply needed help sorting out their project concept and getting pointed in the right direction. Of those who have requested support, 90 have been approved. This funding has directly supported the creation of more than 183 full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs and counting - most of our clients have grown beyond their initial staff! And, this doesn't even take into account all of the spin-off employment involved. Our Ongoing Work
The lending arm of AIRO has now closed. We started this venture with $1 million to lead economic change in Annapolis County. We discontinued our lending in December 2021, after operating costs directly invested $722,877 into businesses and community projects in the region. We have now shifted into a consultancy that is focused on helping our existing clients through their individual pandemic recovery plans and become even more deeply rooted in their communities. In addition to that very important work, we will also be ramping up our consulting with a target of helping other regions or potential philanthropreneurs to establish their own version of AIRO – creating opportunity and change throughout other rural communities. If you – or someone you know – is interested in forming your own version of AIRO, just connect with us and we'll set up a time to chat!

An incredible turnkey opportunity in Bridgetown. Check out the new listing…and the new price!
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An incredible turnkey opportunity in Bridgetown. Check out the new listing…and the new price!

Make some time for a visit on Saturday!
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Make some time for a visit on Saturday!

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What a great story! And, such a happy ending coming about at the same time that the Long Lake Fire has finally been decl...
05/31/2026

What a great story! And, such a happy ending coming about at the same time that the Long Lake Fire has finally been declared extinguished!

❤️ From Tragedy to New Beginnings ❤️

Last summer, when the Long Lake fire changed so many lives, we were honoured to open our doors to a family who needed a place to call home.

For the first few months of her life, little Jade and her mom, dad, and furry family members made Fort View Cabins their home. During a time filled with uncertainty, they had a safe place to recover and make the choices needed to move forward❤️

Today, we’re thrilled to share that they have moved into their new home and are continuing to rebuild. And look at her now! Jade turns 9 months old today, she’s walking, and she’s proudly showing off her very first tooth. 🦷🥰

Watching this little girl grow has been a beautiful reminder that even after life’s toughest moments, new memories are made, milestones are reached, and brighter days do come.

Please join us in wishing Jade and her family all the best as they continue this exciting new chapter. ❤️🏡

Sometimes a cabin is more than a vacation stay — sometimes it’s a home when it’s needed most.
Meghan Yelland

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05/30/2026

Are you looking for work? Maybe someone you know is? Help them get the word out so they can find the right person!

We always know when spring is getting close to transitioning ⏰ into summer at the Train Station…storm windows 🪟 come off...
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We always know when spring is getting close to transitioning ⏰ into summer at the Train Station…storm windows 🪟 come off and window screens go up! 🌞

We can always tell when folks are on a walking tour by the way they look at our beautiful Train Station. We've even inst...
05/27/2026

We can always tell when folks are on a walking tour by the way they look at our beautiful Train Station. We've even installed interpretive panels on the building so people can learn more about the history of the building and how it's used now as our private office.

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151 Victoria Street
Annapolis Royal, NS
B0S1A0

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+19022862086

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