For a business expansion or re-location, Shelburne County is truly "Open for Business" 

Shelburne County is an attractive place to do business. We have the third lowest commercial tax rate in Nova Scotia and we have a mature and willing work force. With a Canada series 100 highway creating a corridor through the entire county, driving times are seldom an issue with workers and goods are easily transported to hubs and ports in Shelburne, Yarmouth and Halifax.

In addition to a commercial fishing fleet operating out of the Port of Shelburne, there are hundreds of smaller fishing vessels operating from wharves throughout the County, as well as many fish brokers and several fish processing plants.

There is a firm mining high-quality quartz for use in pre-cast concrete, exterior wall systems, roofing stone and other purposes and shipping to customers throughout North America.

A major natural gas company has located its offices in Shelburne, with the intent on servicing the needs of several off-shore exploratory projects.

Tourism development continues in all parts of the County. Attractions include many festivals, environmental and nature-based tourism, birding, boating and hiking, as well as history, architecture and museums.

The former military installation in Sandy Point has been converted to a professional film sound stage and has recently been used to produce several films, including Wilby Wonderful, Virginia's Run and others. Other films shot in the area include The Scarlet Letter, Mary Stallings War, as well as documentary features and nature and marine specials.

Several small-to-medium manufacturing firms in the area, producing furniture, electronic components and pre-manufactured houses, among other goods.

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In addition to its location in the "banana belt" of Nova Scotia - which affords it one of the provinces best climates - Shelburne County is rich in resources for businesses and professionals. These include:

Quality Workforce
With a population of 16,000, the County boasts one of the most mature and loyal workforces in the province. There are unskilled, semi-skilled and highly-skilled workers for a variety of service, manufacturing and knowledge-based businesses. Thirty five percent of the workforce has University or college degrees or post-secondary certificates or diplomas.

Variety of Facilities
Throughout the County, there are facilities available for start-up and on-going business enterprise. There are real estate agents in all parts of the County who can assist businesses in locating the facility suiting most needs. For a listing of these agents, click here.

Growing Retail Environment
In both the Eastern and Western parts of the County, the retail environment is expanding. In addition to a variety of smaller retail shops, there are a growing number of larger operations in the County. 

Both Shelburne and Barrington have large hardware and lumber stores, and there are several plant and garden centres, drug stores and book stores. Both regional supermarket chains operate large, new facilities in the County.

Quality School System
With a network of elementary "feeder" schools, the County has three high schools, with a total of 1200 students. The new Shelburne Regional High School is state-of-the-art in its design and layout, affording students the best facilities available. The new Barrington Regional High School will open in spring of 2006, with similar facilities.

The Nova Scotia Community College recently unveiled its newly renovated space, which brings together the Centre for Student Success, Business Office, Customized Training office, the Library and the Bookstore. Programs at Shelburne Campus represent the following Academic Schools: Access; Business; Health and Human Services; and Trades and Technology.

The Centre for Student Success provides a convenient cluster of services for students, in a prominent location on campus. Services include academic and personal counseling, career planning and assessment, a student resources centre, job postings and placement assistance, skills workshops and financial information on student loans and scholarships. Support services are also available through student services for students with special needs. The Registrar's office assists students with course selection, transfer credits, course costs and other academic matters.

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