small town sense of community.
We have a beautiful climate and more waterfront property than you can believe. Who are the biggest employers in the Town of Yarmouth right now? And I’m sure the readers would love to hear more about some of the rising stars in the entrepre- neurial community in Yarmouth. NS : Some of our largest employers come from the public sector such as the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Tri-County School Board, and various Provincial govern- ment offices. In addition, retailers like Canadian Tire, Walmart, Superstore, and Sobeys employ a lot of people in Yarmouth. Manufacturers like Tri-Star Industries and fish processors like IMO Foods and Scotia Gardens are also big employers with many decades in business. PM: We have large Provincial employers, as do all towns, but we also have locals who employ many. Mathieu Maltais, who Jeff mentioned, is a local entrepre- neur. A few short years ago he purchased a local pharmacy and saw the opportunity for a high-end coffee shop and thus Sip was born. He has since expanded Sip, opened a clothing store, gift and flower shop and is the provider
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