Check your local telephone directory. Some of them may be on-line. A sister association is Le Conseil Quebecois du Commerce de D tail. Provides women-owned businesses with linkages to information, services and support through a network of peers. By helping people to set up new businesses or expand existing ones, ACOA's goal is to improve Atlantic Canada's economy.
Centres distribute videos, publications and offer seminars.
A CBSC is in a major urban centre in each province - check your telephone directory, contact your nearest Industry Canada office or visit the web site. Helps Northern Ontario businesses and economic development organizations access capital, information and markets. Operates Human Resource Centres across Canada which offer information on a variety of programs and services for small business as well as counselling, training and assistance with hiring new employees. Initiatives also available to help the unemployed wanting to start a business. Provides info on The Student Business Loan Program.