Services for Business
Business Services
Being in Business requires alot of research and networking. The following list of resources will guide you through programs and services available to help expand or build your business. Here you will find informaiton on licensing your business to memberships with local Chamber of Commerces. We encourage you to browse the websites below and contact us if you require further information.
Please contact the Town of Renfrew Economic Development Department by calling 613.432.4848 for more information or email info@renfrew.ca.
Entrepreneurs Toolkit
http://www.ottawavalleyeconomicdevelopment.com/entrepreneur-toolkit/
BizPaL - Get the widget
BizPaL is your Canadian online source of information on permits and licenses.
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial; investment and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors of the economy.
Canada Business Network: Government Services for Entrepreneurs
Canada Business Network promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, and provides assistance through an organized network of service centers across Canada. There is a center in each province and territory working with partners in many communities across their region, providing you with numerous service access points.
As the national leader in public policy advocacy on business issues, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's mission is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits, not only business, but also all Canadians.
http://www.renfrewareachamber.ca
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce represents the voice of business contributing to economic growth, profitability, competitiveness and community involvement for all types of business and business people in the Town of Renfrew and surrounding area.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is a unique not-for-profit consortium of manufacturers, incorporated to facilitate each member's development, both individually and collectively, towards improving their competitiveness as a strong community infrastructure of world-class business.
Enterprise Renfrew County
Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) has been operating in Renfrew since 1988 and was formerly known as the Renfrew County Business Self-Help Office. Our mandate is to encourage and contribute to the enterprising spirit and economic development of the County by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing companies.
Be sure to check out our calendar, notices and bulletin board for upcoming events on what is happening around the County of Renfrew.
It is advised that you call the office to ensure the office is open and to book an appointment. Colleen can be reached at: 613-432-6848 X 114.
http://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com
Ontario Business Programme Guide
The Ontario government's free, online directory of tax incentives, tax credits and government support programs for business.
To foster sustained economic growth as the "Voice of Business in Ontario". As the most diverse and representational business group in the province, the OCC works closely with governments, labor, academia, other business associations and various groups to create a stronger and more vibrant economy in Ontario.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Here you will find information on Ontario's agri-food industry and rural communities and the services and program OMAFRA provides.
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
Ontario ministry offering programs, services and tools businesses need to innovate and compete in today's fast-changing global economy.
Fast, friendly and easy access to Ontario government information and services.
Statistics Canada provides economic, social and census data.
Canada Small Business Financing
The Canada Business site contains information for small businesses in Canada, with a directory of information on federal, provincial and municipal government services, business information guides, programs and regulations.
Industry Canada also delivers the Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) program to help small businesses obtain loans of up to $500,000 and it can be used for the establishment, expansion and improvement of small businesses.
The Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation is a provincially incorporated non-profit organization that is governed by a local volunteer Board of Directors. We have been helping small business in the Renfrew County area since 1986.
Our approach is simple. We look for local solutions that fit the challenges of our local economy Renfrew County.