South Shore Economic Alliance - SSEA

01/25/2026

Thank you to Don Mills and David Campbell, our event partners and Investors and to everyone who joined us for the Toward Prosperity lunch. We had a terrific turnout - South Shore businesses, regional leaders, and entrepreneurs from Shelburne to Chester and lots of great questions asked. Everyone received a copy of Towards Prosperity - The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy.

There is so much potential and entrepreneurial spirit in our region but we also heard about the challenges... and SSEA is committed to continuing the conversation.

Special thanks to Brian Limoyo Photography

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
Sound Choice Entertainment
CIBC
Atlantic Broadcasting
Native Council of Nova Scotia
GamePlan Success

Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce
Lunenburg Board of Trade
South Queens Chamber of Commerce
Nova Scotia's South Shore

01/15/2026

This is an event you don't want to miss. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity to be in conversation with Don Mills and David Campbell. Bring your questions!

All the details are here: www.ssea.ca/events

12/15/2025

Plan ahead to get a great start in January! Tickets are on sale now at: www.ssea.ca/events

Town of Mahone Bay
Town of Bridgewater
Lunenburg Board of Trade
Municipality of Chester
Region of Queens Municipality
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg - MODL
Nova Scotia's South Shore
South Shore Tourism Cooperative Forum

11/25/2025

The Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence Awards was a wonderful night of celebration! Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre did a beautiful job with delicious appetizers, lovely meal and excellent service.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners and a huge thank you to all the award sponsors, event sponsors and door prize sponsors. Your generosity made this a truly unforgettable night.

Special thanks to Brian Limoyo Photography

Winners:
Rising Star - Lincoln Street Yoga and Wellness
Innovator - Martin's Point Mercantile on Duke
Business Leader - Ryan Buck, Buck's Building Centre
Export - AtlanTick
Outstanding Service - Moose Mortgages
Tourism - The Quarterdeck
Hidden Gem - Hungry Traveller Café
Queens County Legacy - Hell Bay Brewing
Lunenburg Queens Legacy - South Shore Ready Mix - Lloyd Bonang

Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg - MODL
Region of Queens Municipality
Town of Bridgewater
Town of Mahone Bay
Lunenburg Board of Trade
Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce
South Queens Chamber of Commerce
South Shore Tourism Cooperative Forum

11/25/2025

Thank you so much for joining us Kim Masland, MLA for Queens

11/12/2025

The key to making our LQ Business Excellence Awards celebration a success is our amazing sponsors!

Shout out to MIT REAP South Shore, South Shore Opportunities cbdc, BMO, BMI Limited, RBC, Invest Nova Scotia, CIBC, NSAR, and Gow's Home Hardware and Furniture.

We only have a few more tickets left for November 20th, 5 - 8pm at Best Western Bridgewater. Get your tickets today > www.lqbusinesscollective.ca/awards

11/01/2025

🎉 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬! 🎉

Your hard work, innovation, and dedication to our local communities have not gone unnoticed — and we can’t wait to celebrate YOU! 🥂✨

🏆 Find out who the winners are at the Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence Awards

📅 November 20, 2025 | 5 PM – 9 PM
📍 Best Western Plus Bridgewater

🎟️ Advance Tickets (Nov 1–9):
🎟️ Regular Tickets (Nov 10–17):

www.lqbusinesscollective.ca/awards

Secure your seats early — this is the night to celebrate business excellence across Lunenburg & Queens! 🌟

10/02/2025

🚀 Ready to turn your business idea into reality?

The Dream Business South Shore Program kicks off the week of October 27, 2025 — and it’s FREE for entrepreneurs across our region! 🌊✨
Check it out here > www.dreambusiness.ca/southshore
Mashup Lab

We’re excited to be partnering with our Municipal peers on this special announcement - Mashup Lab Dream Business Program is headed back home to the South Shore, NS!

Who is this for? Anyone living in Queens and Lunenburg County who has a dream to start a business, is ready to take a big leap, but doesn’t know where to begin. “Dream Business South Shore” is a cohort designed to bring ideas to fruition and help get your start-up off the ground. The program starts the week of October 27, has limited space, and always fills up quickly. Check out the details and complete your FREE registration form asap
at https://www.dreambusiness.ca/southshore/



Photo Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia; Photographer: Patrick Rojo

09/23/2025

Check out these FREE Certification Courses available to business owners in the South Shore! They're in-person, with exception of Proposal Writing. Please check out each poster for details and registration link.

09/18/2025

Nominated Businesses for the Innovator Award has been notified! Please check your email inbox (or spam/junk), the email will come from [email protected] - deadline to submit your nomination package is October 6!

Congratulations to these deserving businesses for their nominations!

D3 Technologies Foraged Florals Hebbville Tastee Freeze Just A Phase Creations & Healing Lunenburg Community Consignment Martins Point Mercantile On Duke Novacast Media Parlee Manufacturing Company Ltd. PLAYWEAR Shore Thing Liverpool NS Stacked.dev, Stellar Futures, The Verni Art Gallery and Gift Shop, Thinksmart Training & Consulting, Wildflower Makery & Design

09/18/2025

Nominated Businesses for the Export Achievement Award has been notified! Please check your email inbox (or spam/junk), the email will come from [email protected] - deadline to submit your nomination package is October 6!

Congratulations to these deserving businesses for their nominations!

Aqualitas Inc. Atlantick Bulwark Ciders Cedar Bay Grilling Company Hughes Christmas Trees Lloyoll Maibec Parlee Manufacturing Company Ltd. The Verni Art Gallery and Gift Shop Two Salty Chefs Catering Van Dyk's By Nature