CBDC Yarmouth

10/22/2026

🤖 There's still time to join the Yarmouth AI Business Lab!

With 10 sessions remaining, there's plenty of opportunity to discover how AI can make a difference in your business!

📅 Up Next: October 26 | Hire Better With AI

Learn how AI can support your hiring process, save you time, and help you find the right people for your team.

Led by instructor Georges Hanna, this 12-part workshop series is designed to help business owners and teams tackle real challenges using AI. Each one-hour session focuses on a different business topic, and you'll leave with a practical AI-powered tool you can put to work!

🎓 Earn a digital certificate for every workshop completed!

Choose what works for you:
Single Workshop: $20
Any 4 Workshops: $60
All 12 Workshops: $150

Whether you're new to AI or already exploring its possibilities, there's something for everyone!

Use the link to register and explore upcoming workshop topics!
👉🏻 https://yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com/home/ai-business-lab/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVG-lJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUZ6c1dwU1lhYWMwMkN0N3pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeW717rp5XmpTDtnLUNJkJAO-y7a6V_Knh-zoohtiH7IDIdRHXM5hE-Q4XS1c_aem_D_tqX4-ZkTGt1XAbShwGmA

Proudly presented by CBDC Yarmouth and the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce.

10/21/2026

From a cross-country voyage to a thriving rural venture, Duskwood Farm shows what happens when curiosity meets commitment. Tikvah Mindorff and Tyler Simpson turned a former tree lot into a handcrafted wreath business serving customers near and far. Their story blends trial and error, creative problem-solving, and a deep respect for their land.

Discover how they built something meaningful, adapted along the way, and found opportunity in unexpected places. Get ready to be inspired. https://cbdc.ca/stories/duskwood-farm/

D’un voyage à travers le pays à une entreprise rurale florissante, Duskwood Farm illustre ce qui se produit lorsque la curiosité rencontre l’engagement. Tikvah Mindorff et Tyler Simpson ont transformé une ancienne plantation d’arbres en une entreprise de couronnes artisanales qui rejoint des clients d’ici et d’ailleurs. Leur parcours allie essais et erreurs, créativité et profond respect pour la terre.

Découvrez comment ils ont bâti quelque chose de significatif, su s’adapter en cours de route et trouvé des occasions là où ils ne s’y attendaient pas. Une histoire inspirante à découvrir. https://cbdc.ca/fr-ca/stories/duskwood-farm/

10/20/2026

Is your business facing tariff-related challenges or looking to diversify its supply chain?

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program can help you understand your options and plan your next steps. Eligible Atlantic Canadian businesses can access up to $10,000 in expert consulting support from customs brokers, trade consultants and trade lawyers. Get guidance to navigate tariffs, explore supply chain options and understand customs requirements.

Cost is a $99 participation fee + 25% of total consulting costs. Spaces are limited and the application deadline is December 31, 2026.

To apply, visit https://cbdc.ca/advice/tariff-and-customs-advisory-program/

Votre entreprise fait face à des défis liés aux tarifs douaniers ou souhaite diversifier sa chaîne d’approvisionnement?

Le Programme de conseils sur les tarifs douaniers et les douanes peut vous aider à comprendre vos options et à planifier vos prochaines étapes. Les entreprises admissibles du Canada atlantique peuvent obtenir jusqu’à 10 000 $ en services-conseils spécialisés auprès de courtiers en douane, de consultants en commerce international et d’avocats en droit commercial. Profitez de conseils pour faire face aux tarifs douaniers, explorer différentes options d’approvisionnement et comprendre les exigences douanières.

Coût: frais de participation de 99 $ + 25 % du coût total des services-conseils.

Les places sont limitées! Inscrivez-vous d’ici le 31 décembre 2026.

https://cbdc.ca/advice/tariff-and-customs-advisory-program/

10/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all our Gold Sponsors of the 2026 Yarmouth Business Awards!
Scotiabank
BMO
Community Business Development Corporation Yarmouth
Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Municipality of Yarmouth
Y95-CJLS

Your generous support helps make this sold-out celebration possible and shines a spotlight on the businesses and people who make our region special.

We look forward to celebrating together on October 22, alongside our presenting partners, RBC and Doane Grant Thornton! 🥂

10/20/2026

Check out what is happening in our area for Small Business Week! 💙

What's Happening During Small Business Week in South West Nova? ⬇️

It's a busy week of networking, learning, connecting, and celebrating our incredible local business community! 🤝

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or community supporter, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!

Here's what's happening this week! 👇

📅 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

☕ From Kitchen Table to Retail
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 IGNITE Yarmouth

A practical workshop for small product-based businesses looking to take the next step toward selling in retail. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-kitchen-table-to-retail-what-small-product-business-need-to-know-tickets-2001890288743

🤝 Small Business Week Networking | Argyle
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Tusket Falls Brewing Company

Hosted by CDÉNÉ & CBDC Yarmouth, this FREE networking event is an opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs, partners, and community members. Register through CDÉNÉ on Messenger.

📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

💬 Small Business Week Networking Social
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Third Cup Café, Yarmouth

Enjoy an evening of networking, great conversations, and an insightful discussion panel featuring four local business owners!

🎟️ FREE to attend! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2003063618203

📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

🏆 19th Annual Yarmouth Business Awards
⏰ Doors & Cocktails: 5:00 PM | Awards: 6:30 PM
📍 Mariners Centre, Yarmouth

Hosted by the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce, this special evening celebrates the businesses, entrepreneurs, and leaders making a difference in our region. Tickets required! https://yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com/events-calendar/ =223&cid=1477&wid=701

📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

🤝 Small Business Week Networking | Clare
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Université Sainte-Anne

Wrap up the week with another FREE networking opportunity hosted by CDÉNÉ! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, discover resources, and build new relationships. Register through CDÉNÉ on Messenger.

✨ Small businesses make a BIG impact, and this week is all about celebrating them!

We encourage everyone to get out, make connections, support local, and take advantage of the opportunities happening across South West Nova!

Which events will we see you at? 💙

10/19/2026

📚 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 📚

📅 Date: October 21st, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

If bookkeeping is one of those tasks you keep putting off—or you’re not even sure if you should be doing it yourself—you’re not alone. Keeping accurate financial records is an important part of running a business, but there’s no single approach that works for everyone.

This practical workshop will help make bookkeeping feel clearer and more manageable. You’ll explore:
✅ Whether doing your own bookkeeping makes sense for your business
✅ When it may be time to hire someone to help
✅ Simple manual methods for keeping your records organized
✅ Free tools and popular bookkeeping software options
✅ Practical tips to make bookkeeping easier to stay on top of

💡 Find a bookkeeping approach that works for you and make managing your business finances feel a little less painful.

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gs4GUUd3Qp-XxhzUeNXfbQ #/registration

10/19/2026

❤️ Small Businesses. Big Community Impact.

It's officially Small Business Week! 🎉

Small and medium-sized businesses are at the heart of our local economy. They create jobs, bring new ideas to life, and help our communities grow and thrive.

At CBDC Yarmouth, we're proud to play a part in their success by providing financing, training, and business advice to entrepreneurs throughout Yarmouth County.

This week, we're celebrating the hardworking entrepreneurs and business owners who make our communities what they are!

🛍️ We encourage everyone to support small businesses this week and all year round, whenever you can. Every purchase, recommendation, and show of support makes a difference!

Our CBDC Yarmouth team will be out and about attending various Small Business Week events throughout the region, and we hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

Argyle, ready to connect and talk business? 🤝

For BDC Small Business Week™, CDÉNÉ is bringing local entrepreneurs, partners and community members together for an informal networking event in Tusket.

Join us for an informal networking event to make new connections, discover useful resources and maybe even start your next collaboration.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 5 - 7pm | Free
📍Tusket Falls Brewing Company

👉 Interested in joining us? Send us a message on Messenger to register.
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Argyle, on se retrouve pour parler affaires? 🤝

À l’occasion de la Semaine de la PME BDC®, le CDÉNÉ vous invite à rencontrer les personnes qui entreprennent, accompagnent et développent des projets dans votre région.

Un 5 à 7 pour échanger, créer de nouveaux contacts, découvrir des ressources utiles et peut-être faire naître votre prochaine collaboration.

📅 Mardi 20 octobre | 17 h à 19 h | Gratuit
📍Tusket Falls Brewing Company

👉 Vous souhaitez participer? Envoyez-nous un message sur Messenger pour vous inscrire.

Entrepreneurs et entrepreneures, partenaires et membres de la communauté, vous êtes les bienvenus.

10/14/2026

The CBDC Yarmouth team will be attending this year's Small Business Week Networking Social, and we'd love to see you there!

Join us for an evening of new connections, great conversations, and inspiration from our local business community.

The evening will also feature a discussion panel with four local business owners sharing their experiences, insights, and perspectives on entrepreneurship!

✨ Dwayne Raynard | Graves - Done Different
✨ Tina d’Entremont | Rudder’s Restaurant
✨ Ingrid d’Eon | word-craft
✨ Gilles Theriault | A.F. Theriault

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Third Cup Café, 10 John St., Yarmouth

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply looking to make new connections, come out and say hello to our team! We'd love the opportunity to connect with you.

🎟️ This event is FREE to attend! Register through Eventbrite to save your spot.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2003063618203?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/12/2026

🚀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲!🚀

📅 Date: October 14th, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

Your business plan is done. Your idea looks solid. Maybe you’ve even secured your funding. But what actually needs to happen before you can officially open your doors?
This practical workshop will walk you through some of the essential administrative steps involved in starting a business so you can move forward with fewer surprises and more confidence.

In this session, you’ll learn about:
✅ Choosing the right business structure
✅ Registering your business
✅ Understanding HST requirements
✅ Important administrative steps before opening
✅ Common start-up pitfalls and how to avoid them

💡 Take some of the confusion out of starting a business and get a clearer picture of what needs to happen next.

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a4_XQX-LR--ZmPuqCz-XUQ #/registration