Starting or expanding your business takes a lot of effort and planning. Please visit one of our business partners to find out more information on starting a business in Renfrew. Each partner offers business planning services and financial advice. The Town of Renfrew Economic Development Department is a great resource to get you started on your business venture. Make sure you connect with us to find out more information about our available properties, commercial buildings, and/or services.

You've done your homework, but where do you start? This section offers checklists for starting up a business as well as a checklist for starting up a restaurant. It also has two Ontario specific pieces, starting a food processing business; and business tools, strategies, reports, and resources for the tourism industry. For more information visit the Canada Business Network website.

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. 

BizPaL is an online service that helps business owners identify what the federal, provincial, and municipal government requires to start, operate, and grow a business.

The service was developed to help access information about business permits, licenses, and other information, business owners may require, quickly and easily.