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Who we are and What we do

Established in December of 2017, the Truro and Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity drives economic development in the Colchester region of Nova Scotia.

We are a group of business and community leaders who want to grow our region through small business support and community development. 

We are a partnership of the local business community (through the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce), the Towns of Truro and Stewiacke, The Municipality of the County of Colchester, Millbrook First Nation and the Nova Scotia Government.

OUR PURPOSE

SUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTH
We exist to help businesses start, grow, overcome challenges and create opportunities. By helping businesses grow, we make our economy and our communities stronger.  

PROMOTING THE REGION
We promote the region to attract and retain talent.

OUR CUSTOMERS

We serve aspiring entrepreneurs & existing businesses. Helping these customers/beneficiaries prosper makes our community better and benefits the stakeholders.

Our Team

Brennan Gillis
CEO

Brennan connects with businesses, residents and newcomers to provide support using his background in business development.

Cell: (902) 890 3102

Email: brennan@tcpep.ca

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J. David Phillips
Business Development Officer

David meets with local businesses one-on-one to overcome challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities. David can also help start-ups and local businesses connect with relevant programs and services.

Cell: (902) 222 8839

Email: david@trurocolchester.ca

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Lindsey Mattinson
Community & Business Liaison

Whether recruiting physicians or other skilled professionals, Lindsey helps local businesses promote our region to prospective talent, provides community tours and leads a team of committed Truro Colchester Ambassadors.

Cell: (902) 305 2058

Email: lindsey@trurocolchester.ca

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Matthew Berrigan
Connector Manager

Matthew helps newcomers and recent graduates connect with the right business people to build their networks and create new opportunities in our region.

Cell: (902) 449 1273

Email: mberrigan@northnsconnector.ca

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Jason Steele
Business Development Officer

Jason works part-time with the TCPEP to meet with local businesses one-on-one to discuss growth and help them connect to programs and services that can help.

Cell: (902) 890 5095

Email: jason@tcpep.ca

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Our Board

Mark Wood, Chairperson

“As an international ocean-tech entrepreneur, I love working together with other Truro Colchester businesses to grow our region.”

All Board Members Ex-Officio Members
Jo Ann Fewer - Vice-Chair
Vice President, Nova Scotia Lands Inc.
Bruce Casey - Treasurer
President, Casey Concrete
Dianne Kelderman - Director
President & CEO, Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Jennifer Upham LL.B. - Director
Partner, Patterson Law
Stephen Johnston LL.B. - Director
President, D2D Restaurant Inc. Counsel to Patterson Law
Lech Krzywonos - Director
Principal, NSCC Truro Campus
Stephanie Jones - Director
Owner/Operator, McDonald's Inc.
Don Hay - Director
Trucorp Investments Ltd.
Raelee Rath
MotorHub Automotive Group
Holly Fisher
Farm Credit Canada
Dale Bogle
CAO, Town of Stewiacke
James Stevens
Millbrook First Nation
Rob Simonds
CAO, Municipality of the County of Colchester
Sherry Martell
Executive Director, Truro & Colchester Chamber
Mike Dolter
CAO, Town of Truro

Seeking New Directors

We are presently welcoming applications to join the TCPEP Board of Directors. Interested persons can download the information here.  All submissions must be received by May 10, 2021.

Our Business Supporters

Local businesses and individuals support the Truro and Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity. Their financial support is coordinated through the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce. These organizations are committed to investing in Colchester’s future economic growth.

Ambassadors

Partners