When opportunity knocks Tiffany Noseworthy – chef and the new owner of GNP Diner – will be there to answer the call!

In 2023, when Noseworthy was told by the then owner that the GNP Diner was being sold, she knew it was her time to take up the mantle and keep the Flower’s Cove restaurant open.

“I worked for this business for 12 years as a cook and when the previous owner decided to retire, I decided to purchase the business and continue operations,” Noseworthy says. “I have made a few changes to improve the atmosphere to make it more personal, and added a few extra things on the menu.”

For more than 35 years the restaurant – which is the only one in the area – is known for its burgers, seafood, and breakfasts. Noseworthy says she’s added daily specials as well as special desserts to great success. And wing night is a regular sell out event!

Noseworthy knows her restaurant is a gathering place for the community. It’s where families and friends can have a great meal and spend time together; in a community where opportunities to do so are limited. One valuable community connection was that which she made with CBDC Nortip, which helped with the growth and customization of the GNP Diner.

“(CBDC) helped me with guidance in getting started from the financial side down to the accounting side and still continue to offer their services as I continue to operate and grow my business into the future,” Noseworthy says.

Noseworthy took advantage of several CBDC Nortip programs, including the First-Time Entrepreneur Loan as well as the SEA Program, which can help new business owners to continue to receive their Employment Insurance Benefits while going through the process of launching a new business.

Thank you to our Government of Canada partners at the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), who collaborate with us to support small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Together, we will continue to build a stronger Atlantic Canadian economy, fostering job growth and strengthening our rural communities.