Resources

The Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce is a network of businesspeople and community allies aimed to promote and protect the interests of its members and the business community at large. We are a non-profit organization created by its members for its members.

At the Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce, we provide essential resources for businesses and cultivate relationships to develop, sustain, and enhance a diverse and resilient local economy.

Visit the Fairview Career and Resource Center Facebook page for more information.

We’re more than just a business lender. For over 30 years Community Futures has been helping businesses grow in rural Alberta, and here at Community Futures Peace Country, we’ve been helping our region turn their business ideas into reality through FREE business planning and coaching.

Our small business specialists will connect you with the skills and resources you need to succeed. We provide training, upskilling, and financial support to build your confidence and expertise while strengthening our communities through the diversification of businesses and industries.

Whether you’re in the start-up phase, planning for growth, planning your exit strategy & retirement, or you’ve been turned down by a financial institution, our team is here to help you.

We offer a variety of learning opportunities to adults in our communities. All learning is delivered in classes or through one-on-one tutoring and includes literacy, numeracy, and basic education to life/job skills training, languages, and community wellness activities.

Biz Connect provides support to help Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed.

Alberta Innovates solves some of the biggest industry challenges in our province and supports the growth of the business while stimulating the start-up community to build new technology and drive new ideas. We want to build a bright future for all Albertans. Funding is available for innovative, technology-based products.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a not-for-profit, non-government organization that provides consumers with confidence in their choices and businesses pride in their status. Businesses that become BBB Accredited are not only associating their business with trust but are also helping BBB to continue its public service activities.

Information on Employment, Immigration, and Industry in Alberta.

As Canada’s leading provincial destination management organization, Travel Alberta drives the growth of the province’s visitor economy, creating and promoting must-visit destinations throughout the province. We do this by helping businesses develop memorable products and experiences, marketing those products and experiences to the world, and ensuring visitors have access to them.

From start-up to succession, these business guides & templates can help you through key phases of business development and growth.

Business growth consultant. Focusing on strategic planning and development, Business Instincts Group helps companies reach their full potential.

From Service Alberta, learn how to register your business in Alberta.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has launched the new Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program in western Canada. It comprises two program streams designed to fuel economic growth through innovation and create more well-paying jobs for Canadians. On December 3, 2018, WD opened the first call for proposals for the REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program stream.

Alberta’s Entrepreneurial Hub.

From Service Alberta, information about running a business in Alberta.

CIBC provides the right tools and advice so you can focus on what matters most — your business.

Alberta's web portal connecting innovators to funding, programs, services and more.

Crunchbase is the leading destination for millions of users to discover industry trends, investments, and news about global companies—from startups to the Fortune 1000.

Explore markets with the Export Data Tool, find new market opportunities for your product using the interactive export data tool.

Not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses by providing unique programs and services to women at all stages of business.

ATB's dedicated experts are here to help Alberta entrepreneurs.

Intensive, 14-week business accelerator program supports Albertan entrepreneurs from diverse industries.

Employer-driven training program where employers and government share the cost of training new and existing employees to increase their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of Alberta’s changing economy.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ( ISED ) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program uses tax incentives to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada. These tax incentives come in three forms: an income tax deduction, an investment tax credit (ITC), and, in certain circumstances, a refund.

Tourism is defined as the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure or business. It may also include visiting friends and relatives, religious purposes, or medical treatment. Tourism export are receipts earned from expenditures by international visitors to Canada on Canadian merchandise and services. Tourism export accounts for 20% of total tourism activities in Canada.

Ready to do business internationally? Our trade commissioners around the world can support Canadian companies with market intelligence, identify new business opportunities, and find qualified contacts that will help them succeed in foreign markets.

The mission of Destination Canada is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, building alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. In collaboration with our partners, we promote Canada as a premier four-season leisure and business tourism destination around the country and world.

Online platform connecting startups with a global network of angel investors and crowdfunding services.

The Canada Business App makes it easier for small businesses to navigate government services and provides tailored recommendations and personalized notifications on funding applications.

The voice of Canadian businesses and the largest business association in Canada.

Canadian venture investor with over 20 years of experience in financing early-stage innovative business opportunities.

The only financial institution devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs.

Full spectrum of specialized financing.

Access information on business loans.

The BDC Capital Women in Technology (WIT) Fund is one of the world’s largest venture capital funds dedicated to investing in women-led technology companies. Women are under-represented and under-funded in technology and investment companies. BDC wants to change that. We will invest $200 million over the next five years to help bridge this gap.

Designed to help entrepreneurs identify, anticipate and manage potential legal concerns early in the development of their businesses, on a cost-effective basis.

Access to thousands of reviews, reports, directories and listings to help make smarter business decisions.

Providing resources and information to help Canadians get their businesses going and growing.