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Starting a business can be exciting, but it can be hard to know where to begin. The following link will help you get started on creating your business in Ontario.
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Hastings County’s Economic and Tourism Development office is a great resource for anyone wanting to start and expand a business. The County has a team of dynamic professionals who provide a variety of confidential, complimentary support services for entrepreneurs or individuals interested in visiting, locating, growing, or starting a business in Hastings County. The County offers services, programs, and resources to help new and existing businesses of every size.
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The Central & North Hastings Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit volunteer-based organization working for its members. Each member has a unique business application and the Chamber strives to represent and support them.
The Chamber works with big and small businesses, local government, and community groups to initiate programs and coordinate efforts to improve the economic well-being of the whole community.
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is a member of the chamber as well as several local businesses and organizations.
Shari Pearce
President
613-473-1616
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Community Futures Development Corporation of North & Central Hastings and South Algonquin’s vision is to create sustainable self-reliant communities in our region. Community Futures provides programs and services to support enterprise, community-based development and employment in our region. This corporation assists the establishment of new business in the Northern and Central areas of Hastings County.
Visit community-futures.ca or call 613-332-5564
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The Small Business Centre is your link to Ontario’s small business support network. We are a leading source for business information in the Quinte area, which includes Belleville, Quinte West, Brighton, Prince Edward County and Hastings County. Whether you are just starting your own business or have been in business for less than five years, the Small Business Centre provides you with resources, tools and no-cost consultations to help you with your small business dream. The Small Business Centre also offers a series of seminars, workshops and networking opportunities that are designed to provide you with insightful information for your small business.
Luc Fournier
Program Coordinator
613-961-0590 ext. 420
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The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is a governmental resource and support for agri-food and agri-product businesses. OMAFRA helps to grow your business by fostering innovation and creating jobs in the agri-food industry, especially in rural Ontario. They provide programs with funding and tools to help your business as well as advisory services that support innovation and economic development.
Karen Fischer
Advisor
(613) 475-4908
Karen.fischer@ontario.ca
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The Loyalist College Community Employment Service Centre is a resource centre that can help you if you are an employer with free advertising, pre-screening to ensure suitable candidates, access to a pool of up-to-date, motivated job seekers, workshops/training and apprenticeship information, and registration support.
Phone: (613) 966-0205
Fax: (613) 966-6318
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FedDev Ontario is committed to helping southern Ontario grow and thrive. Access demographic data, business plan resources, and more.
You can also connect with a business information officer by calling: 1-888-547-4444
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Startup Bay of Quinte is spearheaded by Quintevation in partnership with other community enterprise support organizations. We connect all entrepreneurs in the Bay of Quinte Region.
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As part of a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, Digital Main Street delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario.
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