This page is a summary of links to local, provincial and federal programs to assist small to large sized businesses. Click on the titles for the link or downloads. Some may take a few moments to load.
For information on local hiring incentive programs (to help with the costs of hiring and training new employees), see:
Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Economic Development Services
Economic Development Services is a division of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Their web pages offer business news, demographic information and provide information about Municipal services for businesses and business start-up. Links to other government programs are also provided. The C-K directory on this site is an excellent FREE tool to source other businesses, or to list your own so others can find you. Chatham-Kent is developing a new web portal and in time will be offering a free job board for local businesses to use for recruitment.
Chatham-Kent Business Enterprise Centre
Starting a small business? Check out this link. Information and support is available here. Most services are FREE.
Community Futures Development Corporation
Community Futures offers a wide range of services for business start-up, expansion, financing and community development. Many services are FREE.
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade – Business Information and Links
Municipal Tenders & Requests for Proposals
Ever considered doing business with the Municipality? Here is the link.
Ministry of Training College & Universities – Employment Ontario
This link has something for everyone – Business, Students, Job Seekers, Adult Learners etc – it also provides a number of useful tools, links and downloads.
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)
A national charity dedicated to championing tomorrow’s entrepreneurial nation builders by providing funding and supports to small business start ups with youth.
Summer Company (for Youth)
Find out how to apply for funding to create your own summer job by starting a business.
2008 Making Cent$ of Apprenticeship (Download a guide)
Apprenticeships strengthen the workplace through their fresh approach and enthusiasm; and, are important for the sustainable growth of Chatham-Kent’s economy, your business and to ensuring you stay on the leading edge by having quality, productive employees now and into the future.
Be sure to check out the Labour Market page on this website for more helpful information for business.
