Nicole Bellefleur and PEI Connectors

local business community: They are keen to get to know other parts of P.E.I.," said Nicole Bellefleur, PEI Connectors' manager. "They just don't really know to do that without someone being there to make those connections, open the doors, introduce them to the local business community, according to CBC. So they are definitely excited about this kind of event." Nicole Bellefleur says plans for more networking sessions around the Island are in the works. The networking event — led by the PEI Connectors program — gave dozens of Prince County businesses looking for investors or new owners a chance to make their pitch. "A lot of our immigrant entrepreneurs really only know Charlottetown very well. Many of the immigrants in attendance came to P.E.I. through the Provincial Nominee Program, and are required to start up their own business, or purchase an existing one as part of their agreement. Like many business owners who attended Wednesday session, he keen to retire. Murray Sallis is hopeful a newcomer will buy his business, the Anchor Motel and Suites in Bedeque. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.