The warm weather is coming and the apple trees are blossoming. You know what that means...it's time for the Annapolis Valley #AppleBlossomFestival! AppleBlossomFestival Check out all the events happening this weekend here: bit.ly/2J41Yhh

How do small #BrickAndMortar retailers stay competitive with big-box stores and e-commerce sites? These 5 tips will help you provide customers with an authentic #RetailExperience that they won’t forget! Read the full article here: bit.ly/2IFj6Xu

Everyone needs to do their part to cut back on the use of carbon. Learn about the upcoming carbon tax and how it may affect your business here: bit.ly/2s593ok

The Mermaid Theatre NS will be premiering their new show, The Rainbow Fish, at the Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, June 12th. Get your tickets while they last! 🐠

Today is the 10th annual Hants West Relay For Life in support of the #CanadianCancerSociety (@cancersocietyNS)! We hope all participants have a great day supporting this wonderful cause. 😊 Learn more about #RelayForLife and today's event, here: bit.ly/2LaFqZZ

We aren't all morning people; however, waking up early can increase #productivity and give you more time during the day for your work, and personal life. ☕ Learn more about the importance of establishing a #MorningRoutine, here: bit.ly/2LaH91p

Mother Nature brought a big surprise this week, which has impacted grape producers and winery operators. @WinesofNS Read more about the impact the frost had on #NovaScotiaWineries and #NovaScotiaFarms, here: bit.ly/2sEUFDg

The 10th annual Hants West #RelayForLife in support of the #CanadianCancerSociety (@cancersocietyNS) was a huge success! Over $28,000 was raised and ~200 people attended. Congratulations to everyone who came together to raise funds for cancer research! bit.ly/2M8XEMB

Chipotle peppers in #beer? Who would have thought! 🍺 Congratulations to @MeanderRiver Farm and Brewery on creating the Smoky Chipotle Porter, which recently received bronze in the experimental beer category at the Canadian Brewing Awards! bit.ly/2JnGtJg

The Flying Apron Cookery (Chris&Melissa Velden) is hosting a #FathersDay brunch this Sunday! Bring the whole #family and enjoy delicious food! To see the menu, or to book a reservation, check out their event page here: bit.ly/2HQZ76N

How can you make your words matter and influence an outcome? Connecting increases your influence in every situation, and these five key tips will help you to confidently connect with people. Read the full article, here: bit.ly/2LyOIPv

We’d like to wish a very happy #FathersDay to all of the #dads out there! We hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Andrew Canete, leader of the 254 #Cadet Corps, based out of King's-Edgehill, was awarded The Lieutenant-General J.W. Quinn Annual Award for Excellence in #Music. This award is for members of the @Cadetsca with great musical talent. Read the article, here: bit.ly/2LSHar8

The Birches Gallery has launched their new #OnlineGallery and are taking appointments for on-site #gallery viewings! To view their online gallery or to book a viewing in person, check out their website, here: bit.ly/2MtPkXJ

#Summer has officially started and there's no better place than Avondale Sky #Winery & #Restaurant to sit outside and enjoy some great food! Their restaurant opened earlier this month and we'd highly recommend checking it out. 😊 x.com/AvondaleSky/st…

Are you looking for something #inspiring to read over the weekend? Here's a list of 30 #entrepreneurs and the #books that changed their lives: bit.ly/2fBYjtE

This past week, NSCC Kingstec Campus received a substantial donation towards their Make Way Campaign. The Mud Creek Rotary's #donation of $110,000 will mean annual tuition for four students! You can read more about #NSCC's campaign here: bit.ly/2tlEbQV

For #entrepreneurs, creating #SocialMedia content that will engage your customers, while staying on top of your daily business activity, can be challenging. Check out these 8 tips you can use to improve your #CustomerEngagement on social media: bit.ly/2Mcaw3C

Happy #CanadaDay weekend, everyone! This Canada Day will be filled with a variety of fun activities that the whole #family can enjoy. Check out all the events happening in Hantsport!

Your #business #website should tell users everything they need to know in order to make an intelligent decision about buying your products or using your services. Here is a great list of the essential elements your business's website should contain! entrepreneur.com/article/311043