On this episode of the Pictou County Partnership's "Growing Pictou County, one story at a time", we are joined by Wes Surrett, Chief Operations Officer at IGNITE Atlantic. Wes shares how his experience in hospitality and love for rural Nova Scotia led to a vibrant career supporting startups and innovation in Pictou County.
From his work championing entrepreneurs at IGNITE to co-founding Discover the Strait, which offers authentic lobster boat tours with local captains, Wes discusses the power of rural innovation, the untapped potential of tourism along the Northumberland Strait, and the importance of community collaboration. Learn how spaces like IGNITE are helping entrepreneurs dream big—right here in Pictou County.
