On October 1, 2010 the Pictou Regional Development Commission officially became the Pictou Regional Development Agency. The new name is the result of a legislative transition in which our organization will become registered under the Regional Development Authority (RDA) Act. While this involves some technical changes behind the scenes, it does not change the nature of our organization or what we do on a day-to-day basis. We will still work to stimulate economic development across the region. In many ways the new name better expresses our role: to be an agent for community prosperity.
The new name has also ushered in a new logo to represent the organization. Pictou County is home to numerous success stories in a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors. To successfully re-brand, there was a need to look beyond any single sector. Instead, an attempt was made to capture the spirit of the people, place and organization as a whole.
The ship is a shared symbol of journey and discovery. The sail is an iconic representation of new ventures — boldly harnessing the winds of change. The winds that guided many of the region’s forebears here continue to do so to this day, through those seeking new opportunities. The sail speaks of origins–our history as sailing, fishing and boat-building ports–while encouraging us to continue exploring. As such, the new logo is a fitting emblem of the shared history and entrepreneurial aspirations of the region.
The PRDA performs a vital function as facilitators for both economic and community development and as such, is the vessel that guides development and future prosperity in Pictou County.
RDA ~ A Made in Nova Scotia Model
PRDA is one of 12 Regional Development Authorities (RDAs), a unique made-in-Nova Scotia model of community economic development that effectively brings all three orders of government to the table – Federal, Provincial and Municipal.
Whether it’s spearheading a downtown revitalization project, helping businesses reach new export markets, or supporting immigrants as they build their lives in a new place, RDAs facilitate economic development in the communities they serve. They do this by leveraging private, public and non-profit sector partnerships to resource and support initiatives. They provide expertise in project management, skills building and strategic planning to ensure municipal, private and community-based projects stay on the path to success.
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