You might think that living in a rural community means that you are trading your fish for eggs – not so in Lunenburg County! True, the area was founded in fishing industry, but now, the area boasts a healthy and diverse economy. From seafood, organic produce, and Christmas tree farming to manufacturing of tires, medical products and aerospace components, Lunenburg County offers a lot of big business for a small town type of region.
The Lunenburg-Queens Regional Development Authority works in partnership with local municipalities, provincial and federal government officials and the private sector to promote economic development in the area. There is even a young professionals group that meets monthly to network and support one another. High speed internet will soon be available throughout the entire region and will go a long way towards increasing the region’s collaborative approach to economic development and sustainability.
Lunenburg County has the third highest concentration of tourists in the Province (behind Halifax & Cape Breton), making tourism a core contributor to the prosperity in the region. In 2007, $61,030,000 in revenues from tourism helped to generate 1400 direct and 500 indirect jobs. Over 23 million in taxes were generated for the municipality, and now residents are reaping the benefits of this through numerous infrastructures projects that will serve to increase the quality of life in the area. Strategic thinking, opportunity identification, and planning, both from the government and from the local citizens, is helping to create a bright and sustainable future for Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg County.
The distinct advantages of being in Lunenburg County:
• Positive approach to business and community development
• One hour from downtown Halifax and its international airport
• Numerous infrastructure projects is increasing the standard of living
• Diverse opportunities for sports activities, museums, and festivals
• Local food sources keeps cost of living down and quality of life up
• Full digital telecommunications network with high-speed internet access
reblogged by Bettina
Bettina Gouthro Grunwald
Managing Associate Broker,
Robinson Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.
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