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Pacific Economic Development Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is the federal government department that diversifies the economy in British…

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Goparity

Goparity Canada is a sustainable finance app that makes it easier to access impact investing. They…

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Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. They are…

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Start Up Canada

Start Up Canada helps every entrepreneur by connecting local ecosystems from coast to coast to coast,…

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Manitoba Chamber of Commerce

MB Chamber engages member chambers and corporate partners to work together and present a unified voice…

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Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce represents the Saskatchewan business community, advocating on behalf of all sizes…

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Alberta Chamber of Commerce

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) is a voluntary federation of independent Chambers of Commerce and…

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BC Chamber of Commerce

The BC Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most broadly-based business organization in B.C. They…

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Saskatchewan Indigenous Enterprise Foundation

SIEF offers commercial and agriculture lending and business consulting services. Located in Saskatoon, on the Asimakaniseekan…

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Clarence Campeau Development Fund

The first stop for Métis entrepreneurs and communities in Saskatchewan. They leverage relationships with funding partners,…

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Gabriel Dumont Institute (SK)

GDI’s Pathways program provides unique supports to Métis entrepreneurs who are looking to create, maintain, or…

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World Trade Centre Winnipeg

The World Trade Centre Winnipeg is an information portal for Manitoba entrepreneurs.

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Business Link (Alberta)

Business Link helps Alberta small businesses start and thrive. Their team of experts is there to…

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SK Start Up Institute

SK Startup Institute is your first step as an entrepreneur looking to get a head start…

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Business Benefits Finder

Government of Canada site for programs and benefits for businesses. Find the right programs and services,…

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Co-ops and charitable status

Charitable status is a legal designation granted by the federal government to organizations that apply and…

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Government of Canada Information Guide on Co-operatives

The Federal government maintains an information guide on co-operatives and key legislative provisions from each provincial…

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Guide to starting a renewable energy co-op

Thinking about starting a renewable energy co-op? Download this great toolkit from the Solar Energy Service…

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Big Co-operatives

Big co-operatives often look for opportunities to invest in the communities they serve through business advice,…

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Prairies Economic Development Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is the federal government department that diversifies the economy across the…

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Provincial Co-operative Associations

The provincial co-operative associations are co-op coalitions in their respective provinces that work towards improving the…

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Provincial Business Development Centres

Funded by Western Economic Diversification, the four business information centres in each province provide a variety…

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BDC’s financial planning tool

Is your financial management sound? Does it include regular financial planning and budgeting? Is the full…

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BDC’s entrepreneur toolkit

To succeed today you need to have sound business sense and a set of practical tools….

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Guide to building an Opportunity Development Co-operative

The Alberta Community and Co-operative Association works for the development and promotion of co-operatives across Alberta….

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Community Futures Network

The Community Futures network consists of over 268 local non-profits across rural Canada that provides development…

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Futurpreneur’s general tools, tips, and resources for entrepreneurs

Explore Futurpreneur’s resources by topic for both entrepreneur’s and mentors.

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Futurpreneur Canada Cash Flow Template

The Futurpreneur Canada Cash Flow Template is here to help you outline your start up costs,…

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Co-operatives First

Providing co-op development services to the four western provinces, Co-operatives First has the supports, resources, and…

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