Small Businesses: The Heart of Canada’s Economic Renewal
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Canadian Chamber Of Commerce
Thriving business, a strong economy, a better life for all… These are the things that motivate us to serve our members and drive positive change for families, communities and our country.
Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is the only chamber of commerce in Canada that advocates explicitly for diverse women-identified and non-binary entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.
Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization of the cultural Chamber of Commerce. It was created to serve the purpose of Commerce, Black-owned businesses, Entrepreneurship and Economic development within the Black Communities across Canada.
Ontario Chamber Of Commerce
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization.
Small Business BC
Small Business BC is an independent non-profit organization that exists to elevate every BC business. Whether we offer the service you need or connect you to another source, our goal is the same – to help you succeed. Our core services are provided in partnership with Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) and the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.
Alberta Small Business Resources
Alberta Small Business Resources – A government website that provides a range of resources for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business.
Innovate BC
Innovate BC helps foster innovation in B.C. so that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive innovation economy.
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, established in 1931, is the umbrella organization for Manitoba’s Chamber movement. With a membership comprised of local Chambers of Commerce as well direct Corporate Members, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is Manitoba’s largest and most diverse business lobby, representing 71 local Chambers and close to 10,000 businesses and community leaders.
Invest Nova Scotia
From starting up and raising capital, to incubation and acceleration, export development and investment attraction, Invest Nova Scotia helps businesses seize opportunities. We support the growth and momentum of Nova Scotia businesses of all sizes, and we welcome businesses from elsewhere to join us here.
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s engaged and inclusive team is passionate about delivering policies, programs and services to help businesses of all sizes and in every region to start, grow, invest, trade and create jobs, and to attract investment to Ontario.
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), formerly the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), maximizes the commercial impact of research developed in Ontario’s colleges, universities, and research hospitals, and accelerates the commercialization of Made-in-Ontario technologies.
Investissement Quebec
Investissement Québec is the go-to partner for foreign and Québec-based businesses seeking to make a go of it in the province. You can count on our experienced team, resources and financial solutions to assist you on the road to success.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC has adjusted its focus and flexibility to reflect the current needs of Canadian businesses.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is another excellent option to turn to when you feel you need some help with your small-scale business in Alberta. Dedicated to helping small firms and entrepreneurs, CFIB is the largest non-profit organization with more than 95,000 members.
Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for over two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Our internationally recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,600 volunteer mentors.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
At BDC, we know business owners. We’ve been working with them for more than 75 years. We know their challenges and we understand their needs. And we want them to grow and succeed.
Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre (Enterprise Toronto)
Learn about the process of starting a new business in Toronto with this nine step guide. The federal government’s starting a business guide (opens in new window) and the provincial government’s Small Business Access (opens in new window) program can also help you through each step.
Women’s Enterprise Centre (WeBC)
WeBC is a not-for-profit that has been supporting women business owners across the province for nearly three decades. Working with our regional partners, we’ve provided thousands of entrepreneurs with business loans and expertise, training, resources, and peer network support to help businesses grow and thrive.
DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs
Underrepresented communities continue to face barriers in accessing lucrative entrepreneurship opportunities created by Canada’s burgeoning technology-driven innovation sector. Black entrepreneurs in particular encounter steep challenges when starting and growing a business – from accessing seed capital to having fewer publicly recognized role models – making business support for Black-owned tech startups crucial to close the opportunity gap.
Business Link
Our team of experts are here to provide personalized support as you start and run your business in Alberta. Reach out to us today to get the expertise you need to help your business thrive.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Since 1995, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) has provided tools and resources to women across the province to help them achieve their entrepreneurial goals to start or grow their businesses. For over 27 years, AWE has built a network of successful educational and mentorship programs built around our core values: Capital, Connection, and Capacity.