Business & Investment
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province, strategically located within the Halifax-Moncton corridor, East Hants can offer fresh opportunities for those looking for investment, business expansion and employment.
Why is East Hants the right place at the right time?
East Hants offers the best of worlds: a rural community with urban amenities and strategically located just minutes away from the Halifax Regional Municipality. For those interested in economic growth & development, now is the time to invest in East Hants.
Vibrant local industries
- Wood processing and manufacturing, from local forests
- Modern agriculture, particularly family-run dairy farming
- Transportation and distribution, because of prime location
- Mineral resources
- Residential construction & other related industries
Strategic location for businesses
- Within Halifax-Moncton Growth Corridor
- Neighbouring Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
- Adjacent to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Close to key universities and other private schools
- Close proximity to Port of Halifax
- Many services and amenities for families and businesses
- State of the art P3 schools
- Fully serviced and unserviced business parks
What does all this translate to?
- Career and business opportunities in primary industries, processing and manufacturing, trades, transport, equipment operation, and more
- Increased investment in education, residential real estate, community development and business development
- An influx of a skilled workforce and young families
For more information, contact Stacey Black at sblack@easthants.ca or (902) 883-4355