Guysborough District Business Partnership

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Guysborough District Business Partnership

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Commercial Facade Program

Give Your Storefront a Fresh New Look!

First impressions matter—and now there’s funding available to help make yours stand out.

The Guysborough District Business Partnership (GDBP) is excited to launch a new Commercial Façade Improvement Program to help business owners enhance the appearance of their storefronts and commercial properties.

Whether you’ve been thinking about new siding, windows, doors, exterior paint, signage, or other improvements, this program can help bring those ideas to life. By investing in our businesses, we’re also investing in stronger, more welcoming communities that encourage new customers, new businesses, and future investment.

Matching grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible commercial properties throughout the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to improve your building, this could be it!

Turn Your Business Idea into Reality with the GDBP Business Incubation Loan

Ready to start a new business or take your current one to the next level? The Guysborough District Business Partnership (GDBP) can help. Our Business Incubation Loan Program offers eligible entrepreneurs in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) up to $10,000 in financing to launch or expand their business.

Loans are repayable over 24 months at a low interest rate, making it easier to invest in equipment, renovations, inventory, or other growth opportunities. Funding amounts are based on a board review of your application.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, this program is designed to give your business the boost it needs and is stackable with other forms of funding.

Click on the link below to fill out the pre-application form to tell us more about your business idea and if you are a fit for this program. 

Starting a Business?

The Province of Nova Scotia has created some great free resources which can be found by clicking the link below. They are step by step, easy to read, 1-2 page guides created to walk you through from the business plan stage to offering your service or product to customers.

 

Guides for the following businesses are readily available:

  • Accommodation/Campground
  • Brewery
  • Construction
  • Convenience Store
  • Farm
  • Food Truck
  • Garage
  • Meat Plant
  • Restaurant
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Registry of Joint Stocks

If you’re looking to start a business or non-profit, you can also use the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies resource page. This will give you access to the registration process and anything else you may need to get started.

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Municipal Requirements

Although the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) does not issue business permits, before going ahead with opening your business, contact should be made to the Planning and Development Officer at the Municipal Office to ensure your zoning meets with the type of business you plan to operate.

 

*You must also ensure that your business obtains the proper permitting from the provincial body responsible.

 

Contact Deborah Torrey, Development Officer
email: dtorrey@modg.ca
(902) 533-3705 ext. 222

 

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