The long awaited Roger Brooks powerpoint presentation is now available for one and all - simply click here!  It is presented in three parts, broken down by community groupings.  However, we strongly suggest that you view all segments, as Roger's recommendations for improving our region's tourism offerings were interspersed throughout.  We'd also like you to get your feedback on Roger's assessment using our poll at ADEDA Asks.

Here's a good reason to get up bright and early tomorrow -- the Holiday Spirit Craft Fair in at the Rebekah Music Hall in Bear River.  With over 20 artists, a silent auction, live music and refreshments throughout the day, this sounds like tons of fun for the whole family! 

 

The 3rd Annual Festival of Trees begins tomorrow in Weymouth and runs through December 12 -- don't miss the fun!

 TIANS is holding its 2009 Tourism Summit on November 29 through December 1 in Halifax.  Many relevant presentations are on the agenda this year, particularly on the topics of sport and culinary travel, shore excursion development and creating memorable visitor experiences!

 

Destination Southwest Nova Association has recently announced a new approach to the Regional Travel Guide.  The organization would like to meet with local tourism operators and other interested parties in our region to discuss the production of a Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley guide for 2010.  Here are the details.

 

As we head toward the holiday season, you'll want to take full advantage of the many wonderful local shoppertunities, business events and social occasions on offer - all the more reason to be informed about interacting with crowds and staying healthy while doing so.

No more waiting:  If you're a resident of Nova Scotia, you can now receive the H1N1 vaccine should you wish to have it.  The province's medical community believes we are at, or near, the peak of this flu cycle, but we will continue to keep you updated.  Here's the latest.

 

Over $29,000 in provincial funding has been approved by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage through the Strategic Development Initiative Program for local historical projects.  Joshua Slocum may yet get his due recognition!

The Cover-All Bridgetown Triathlon has received a Legacy Award at the inaugural AVESTA Awards Luncheon.  The Triathlon was recognized for its contribution to tourism, economic growth and the development of athletes in the Annapolis Valley.  Folks in Bridgetown deserve major kudos for this incredibly successful event which has garnered our region international profile.

For all those of you out there - municipal leaders, tourism operators, farmers, fishermen and retailers alike ? who are still wondering how geomatics can actually help build your business or better manage your tax base, the November Tech Social is a must-attend event. Here's your chance to become familiar with an emerging technology that, with NSCC-COGS as our jewel in the crown, is primed to become an economic cornerstone of our region. This informal presentation will concentrate on the fundamentals of GIS, drawing on real life examples and demos, all in the relaxed atmosphere of a homey pub with lots of time to ask all the questions you want.

Now in its second year, NSERD's voucher program provides small and medium-sized businesses with vouchers, worth up to $15,000, to work collaboratively with publicly funded institutions, such as NSCC-COGS. Businesses use the vouchers to obtain assistance in areas such as applied research, engineering services, prototyping and field testing. This might be just the way to incorporate geomatics into your business!