Assistance and Resources

Local Development

Community Futures North Central Development
Local development organization focused on business development in northern Manitoba. Offers start-up support services as well as financing programs.

Communities Economic Development Fund
Local organization offering a number of general and specialized financing and loan programs for new and expanding businesses, as well as small business guidance.

Startup Guides

Starting a Business (Government of Canada)
A simple guide to the steps required to start a business.

Starting Smart (Province of Manitoba)
A compiled list of services offered by the Province of Manitoba to help with starting and developing your business.
 
Other Resources
 
Access Manitoba
Central hub that streamlines access to business, employment, and training services offered by the Province of Manitoba.

Entrepreneurship Manitoba (Province of Manitoba)
Offers programs and services to help guide new and existing business owners to start or expand their businesses.

Canada Business Network (Government of Canada)
Provides information on various federal programs and resources for new and existing business owners, including programs tailored to First Nations entrepreneurs.

Social Enterprise Manitoba
Provides resources and assistance in the development of non-profit organizations focused on social, cultural, or economic growth.

Futurpreneur Canada
Non-government organization that offers mentorship, programming and resources to encourage self-employment and business development in Canada.