Small businesses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are driven by creative entrepreneurs, interested in growing and seeking new economic opportunities. To enhance marketing and business development, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology today announced over $104,000 for three businesses through the Business Development Support program.
Snowball Earth Natural Products is a sustainable mud product hand carved from glaciated valleys in Conception Bay. Made with elevated levels of strontium, manganese, magnesium and other elements, this product is used for wrinkle repair, cleansing, exfoliation and provides relief for itchy and irritated skin. To assist with marketing this unique product, specifically the development of a website with e-commerce capabilities, owner Bull Cove Valley Development is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $73,875 from the Provincial Government. The company is investing $24,625 in the project.
Dear Dawcy & Ritual Botanicals is a craft and gift business owned by Tiffany Elton. The company creates two distinct product lines – Dear Dawcy is an extensive line of hand-made jewellery, while Ritual Botanicals is a line of hand-crafted natural bath, beauty and home products. The company is receiving a non-repayable contribution $19,890 from the Provincial Government to develop a strategic marketing plan for social media activities. Dear Dawcy & Ritual Botanicals is matching the provincial investment for this initiative.
Located in Cormack, Sea Salt & Twig Designs & Apothecary focuses on hand-made jewelry and skincare products. Its jewelry products are created using a variety of techniques and materials including resin, wood, and antler. To assist with marketing development, including print materials and photography, the company is receiving $10,500 in non-repayable support from the Provincial Government. The company is also contributing $10,788 towards the project.
The Provincial Government’s Business Development Support Program supports small and medium-sized businesses that demonstrate a desire to develop and grow by improving the operations of their business and expanding their export markets. Support for these projects demonstrates a focus on small businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador, and contributes to the Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthen the province’s economic foundation.
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“As a government, we continue to assist individual craft businesses with their plans to grow and professionalize their enterprises, and to foster economic opportunities so these creative entrepreneurs can thrive and grow.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“We are absolutely inspired with the $73,875 assistance provided from the Business Development Support program. Combined with the recent mining lease approval from mineral lands this assistance will enable the creation of a sustainable, eco-friendly new industry in Conception Bay for many years to come. Thank you very much. Great things are happening.”
Paul Conway
Bull Cove Valley Development Inc.
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Business Development Support Program
Dear Dawcy & Ritual Botanicals
Sea Salt & Twig Designs & Apothecary
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