The Township of Schreiber Municipal Staff are committed to providing assistance to all existing and potential business owners. The Township of Schreiber is available to provide assistance and direction to all business owners and entrepreneurs looking to bring a business venture to our community. They are an excellent resource for new businesses for general business advice and brainstorming possible ideas.
BizPaL (Business Permit and Licence Information)
BizPaL is an online service that benefits Canadian businesses by helping them identify which permits and licences they require and how to obtain them.
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- Support services
For more information, please visit: https://www.bizpal.ca/
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
The BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
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- Lending services
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For more information, please visit: https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx
Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Whether you’re looking to start or expand your business, reach new markets, develop an innovative new product or improve your productivity, FedNor can help you access the business financing, information or connections you need to make it happen.
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- Funding opportunities
For more information, please visit: https://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/h_fn03810.html
Government of Canada
Grants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets.
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- Funding opportunities
For more information, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/grants.html
Government of Ontario
Thinking about starting your own business? There are government support programs to help you get started.
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- Funding opportunities
For more information, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/entrepreneurship-funds-and-resources-people-under-30
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
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- Lending services
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For more information, please visit: http://www.nadf.org/
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)
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- Funding opportunities
For more information, please visit: http://www.northernontarioangels.ca/
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation was established with a mandate to promote and stimulate economic development initiatives in Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects that stabilize, diversify and foster the economic growth and diversification of the region. They seek to partner with communities, businesses, entrepreneurs and youth across Northern Ontario to create jobs and strengthen the economy.
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- Funding opportunities
For more information, please visit: https://nohfc.ca/
Northwest Employment Works (NEW)
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For more information, please visit: http://www.northwestworks.ca/
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise (PARO)
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise is one of Canada’s most successful business support and networking organizations. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, they provide programs and services to women across Ontario who are ready to start, grow or build new opportunities.
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- Funding opportunities
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For more information, please visit: https://paro.ca/2013/
Superior North Community Futures Development Corporation (Superior North CFDC)
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- Lending services
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For more information, please visit: http://www.sncfdc.org/
Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre
The Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre is funded through a partnership between the Province of Ontario and the City of Thunder Bay. We help you determine what you need to do before, during and after launching your business.
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For more information, please visit: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/entrepreneur-centre.aspx