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
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Tax Rebate Program for Aerospace
otherFull 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
otherInitiative supporting clean technology and sustainable business development
Summerside Xchange
otherBusiness networking and collaboration platform
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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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Finesse
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
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Not-for-Profit
Operating Regions
Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS)
750 businesses
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