The Town of Yarmouth’s economic development team helps new and existing businesses grow. We support business investment by improving local services, community assets, and infrastructure.
What we do
- Help new businesses set up in Yarmouth.
- Support local businesses that want to expand or stay here.
- Connect businesses with permits, funding, property information and local partners.
- Promote Yarmouth as a place to invest and hire talent.
Thinking of investing in Yarmouth?
Yarmouth is the regional business hub for southwestern Nova Scotia. We encourage innovation and welcome businesses in many sectors, including fishing, tourism, retail, digital media, and professional services. We also work with colleges and local agencies to help employers find staff.
How we help
- Business startup
- Use BizPaL to find the permits and licences you need. BizPaL is free and available 24/7.
- Finding talent
- We connect employers with local workers and training programs across several sectors.
- Incentives and funding