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City of Summerside Economic Development

Discover The Big Possibilities!

Summerside, Prince Edward Island

EDO is the lead economic development agency for Summerside. It is the focal point for businesses con-templating the formation, redevelopment, expansion, relocation or consolidation of their industrial or com-mercial business within the city. It is the primary source of industrial/commercial information, offering one-stop-shopping convenience and a channel to all levels of government. Summerside EDO also drives the innovation agenda throughs its Summerside Xchange and Living Lab Program. www.summersidexchange.com

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsFinancial services

Focus Areas

Site selection and business real estateRenewable energy (wind farm providing 42% of energy needs)Aviation and aerospaceClean technologyDigital media and IT

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Stages Supported

ScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsOffice space, co-working environmentFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsAccess to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or servicesPractical prototype/MVP development assistanceAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkitsTrade and export supportRegulatory assistance

Programs

Tax Rebate Program for Aerospace

other

Full annual rebate on corporate income tax paid to the province for aviation-related companies operating at Slemon Park, plus full annual rebate of real property tax for facility ownership or rental

Summerside Eco-Park Living Lab

other

Initiative supporting clean technology and sustainable business development

Summerside Xchange

other

Business networking and collaboration platform

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Scale ($5-25M)

Summerside's wind farm provides 42% of the city's energy needs. The organization provides research and data tools, business directories, and community profile resources. Slemon Park appears to be a key industrial/aerospace hub with special tax incentives.

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BAI Type

Finesse

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS)

750 businesses

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