Province Supports Economic Growth in Rural Communities

The province is lending a hand to a rural, family-owned business that has been supporting the livestock industry and its community for nearly a century.

Bowlby Quality Meats Ltd., in Greenwood, Kings Co., will receive a loan for $150,000 through the Department of Economic Development's Industrial Expansion Fund to assist with working capital.

"This company has been successful over the years with taking its products to niche markets, expanding its operations and maintaining jobs," said Economic Development Minister, Angus MacIsaac. "We are committed to helping rural businesses like Bowlby Quality Meats Ltd. contribute to healthy, vibrant communities across Nova Scotia."

The loan will help to ensure the company's sustainability, maintain jobs and secure its future.

"We value the contribution that Bowlby Quality Meats makes to the agriculture sector and, in particular, to the livestock industry in Nova Scotia," said Agriculture Minister Brooke Taylor. "The Department of Agriculture will continue to support Nova Scotia producers and processors so we can offer consumers the opportunity to buy local food products."

"We are honored to have served our community for the last 100 years," said Glenn Bowlby, owner of Bowlby Quality Meats Ltd. "With the province's investment, we will continue to add value to this industry and contribute to our community."

The Industrial Expansion Fund is one method used by the government of Nova Scotia to support economic development in the province. It is key to helping industries involved in innovation and technology and contributing to a prosperous and sustainable business climate for Nova Scotia. The Industrial Expansion Fund has considerable flexibility in the amount and type of funding it can provide.