Business Resources

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.

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.

The Ontario government's free, online directory of tax incentives, tax credits and government support programmes 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 Ontario Chamber of Commerce works closely with governments, labour, academia, other business associations and various groups to create a stronger and more vibrant economy in Ontario.

Here you will find information on Ontario's agri-food industry and rural communities and the services and programmes OMAFRA provides.

The Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment supports a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs, opportunities and prosperity for all Ontarians.

The Ministry of Research and Innovation supports world-class research, commercialization and innovation taking place across Ontario through a range of programs and services like the Ontario Research Fund, Innovation Demonstration Fund and Ontario Venture Capital Fund.

The Rural Ontario Institute is a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration and action on issues facing rural Ontario and delivers leadership training and development to ensure that rural contributes to a healthy vibrant Ontario.

Second Chance is designed to provide skills training and support to individuals who are unemployed.

ServiceOntario is a fast, friendly and easy access to Ontario government information and services.

Statistics Canada provides economic, social and census data.

The Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with Industry Canada. The services provided by the WWCFDC exist to promote economic growth and community development of the Region of Waterloo and the County of Wellington.

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin provides guidance regarding important workforce and employment challenges facing Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin.