Women Business Owners of Canada Provides women-owned businesses with linkages to information, services and support through a network of peers. Dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, the YEA offers a support network for members as well as educational resources including seminars, workshops and a newsletter. Federal Government Aboriginal Business Canada Provides services and support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, youth and organizations to promote the success of their businesses in Canada and the world. By helping people to set up new businesses or expand existing ones, ACOA s goal is to improve the Atlantic Canada s economy. Business Development Bank of Canada Offers a complete range of services, particularly financial, management training and specialized consultation services, to assist small and medium-sized businesses.
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. Through offices in regions around the province, CED provides a range of services for Quebec SMEs. As an export facilitator, the CCC provides Canadian companies with access to market opportunities and a wide range of export contracting services. The centerpiece of Canadian government information on opportunities and requirements for exporting abroad. Works with Industry Canada through a toll-free service called InfoExport.