News from ADEDA

BAY FERRIES TO PARTNER ON SPRING TOURISM CAMPAIGN
April 5 will see the launch of our 2010 Golf & Gardens billboard campaign, with a focus this year on nearby urban markets in Saint John and Moncton. In support of this initiative, our good friends at Bay Ferries have agreed to come aboard as a partner!

PROVINCE INVITES DEVELOPERS TO REVIEW FUNDY OPPORTUNITY
Nova Scotia has begun to invite expressions of interest from tidal developers around the world to participate in future Bay of Fundy tidal energy projects. The goal is to gauge developers' interest and readiness to demonstrate a tidal device as spots become available at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy.

DOING BUSINESS JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER
Starting and running a business in Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown and Middleton just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.

STUDENT AFFAIRS
The nomination deadline for the Premier's Power of Positive Change Awards has been extended to April 14. This awards program celebrates students who are making a positive difference in their schools and communities. Speaking of students, you’re invited to attend a ceremonial announcement of the winners of NSCC’s Dragon’s Den-style idea competition on April 6 — RSVP ASAP!

LAST CHANCE OFFERS
You can still take part in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Workshop on Sustainable Tourism being held tomorrow and Wednesday at White Point Beach Resort, and Thursday’s Social Media Face-off taking place here at ADEDA HQ. And if you’re an artisan or craftsperson, you’ll want to take part in this online survey but the deadline is noon today! taking place here at ADEDA HQ.

The bud is about to bloom with 'Secret Seeds', the brainchild of three very creative folks in Bear River. From humble beginnings several months ago, the seed of an idea has grown into a garden of delights. Don’t miss out on an opportunity this weekend to see live performance art in action. Hey, sport fishing season has begun, too!