What's New
The July schedule for the Sioux Lookout Videoconferencing Seminars is now available. Pre-registration is required a minimum of 2 business days in advance. As always registration is open to everyone! Contact Sandra Turner at the Sioux Lookout Economic Development Office for more information or to register!
The Red Lake Video Conference Workshop schedule for June is now available. All workshops are free to attend, contact the Chukuni Office to register!
Check out the June Workshop and Business Training schedule for Fort Frances! All training sessions are free to attend, to register call 274-3276!
Resources
BizPal
Looking to start or grow your business? BizPal is an online service that allows you, the entrepreneur or business owner, a central place to find all the permit and licence information needed to start or grow your business.
ONe-Source
In Ontario, you can use ServiceOntario's ONe-Source for business to register your business, search for business and funding programs, and find and apply for permits and licences.
NOHFC
NOHFC is a crown corporation and development agency of the Ontario government that invests in northern businesses and municipalities through conditional contributions, forgivable performance loans, incentive term loans and loan guarantees.
NTAB
The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board is a community directed, non-profit corporation leading the Kenora and Rainy River Districts in their approach to workforce development and labour market planning.
Community Futures Development Corporations
LOWBIC
PACE
RRFDC
Chukuni
Chambers of Commerce
Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce
Dryden Chamber of Commerce
Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce
Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce
Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce
Ignace Business Listing
Quick Access
Register or renew your business name with Service Ontario.
Determine what licenses and permits you need for your business.
Register for a Business Number and Canada Revenue Agency accounts.
The Ontario government's free, online directory of government support programs for business.
Government Services for Entrepreneurs
A comprehensive guide to writing your business plan.
A business plan financial worksheet.
