Zensurance Awards $10,000 Small Business Grant To Nova Scotia's Next Level Property Management & Services Ltd.

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TORONTO, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zensurance, Canada's leading online small business insurance provider, today announced Next Level Property Management & Services Ltd. as the $10,000 Zensurance Small Business grant recipient.

As selected by a Canada-wide public vote, Next Level Property Management & Services Ltd. owned by Nate Wickens, stood out among thousands of applicants.
“Winning the Zensurance Small Business Grant is a real driver of growth. It lets me reinvest in my company, buy new equipment and take on more property management contracts,” says Nate Wickens, owner of Next Property Management and Services on Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia.“The funding from Zensurance gives me the chance to grow my business by hiring local help and creating long-term value for our clients and the communities we serve.”

Zensurance first established its Small Business Grant competition in 2023 to support Canadian entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners. Since then, Zensurance has awarded $105,000 in grants to Canadian businesses.

In addition to Next Level Property Management & Services Ltd., five other Canadian small businesses were named finalists, and will each receive a $1,000 grant in recognition of their contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship and community impact.

Next Level Property Management & Services Ltd.

Owner: Nate Wickens

Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia-based Next Level Property Management was founded two years ago by 21-year-old Nate Wickens. The company offers landscaping and property maintenance services with a strong community focus, including seniors' discounts and free weekly service for households in need. The grant will support equipment upgrades, business growth and hiring more students as Wickens pursues his degree in economics and business.

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