City of Leduc

https://www.leduc.ca/business/economic-development/contact-economic-development

Find resources, support, and opportunities to grow and thrive as a business in Leduc.

 

City of Wetaskiwin

https://www.investwetaskiwin.ca/

The Wetaskiwin Economic Development Department is dedicated to supporting business attraction, retention, and expansion.

 

County of Wetaskiwin

https://www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca/300/Economic-Development

Focused on helping existing businesses grow, welcoming new entrepreneurs, strengthening the local economy, and promoting tourism throughout the region.

 

Town of Devon

https://www.devon.ca/Business/Doing-Business-in-Devon/Economic-Development

For information on business development in Devon, connect with the Economic Development Officer.

 

Leduc County

https://www.leduccountybusiness.com/

The Leduc County Economic Development team provides a variety of supports and can connect you with the tools and resources you need to help your business succeed.

Job Connector Leduc Nisku Wetaskiwin

 

Business Benefits Finder

https://innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca/innovation/s/?language=en_CA

Help for entrepreneurs, businesses, and not for profit organizations looking for grants and funding, loans, tax credits, wage subsidies, researchers, facilities and more.

 

Alberta Innovates  

https://albertainnovates.ca/  

Alberta Innovates offers funding, coaching, and connections to innovators at post-secondary institutions and small, medium, and large enterprises. They also provide a range of supports and services to partner organizations, collaborators, and government. Current priority areas are to innovations in digital health, clean resource technologies, and smart agriculture.  

 

ATB Entrepreneur Center https://atbentrepreneurcentre.com/

Offers Alberta small businesses free tools, templates, expert advice, and resources to help entrepreneurs navigate each stage of their business journey, streamline operations, and fuel growth  

 

AWE – Alberta Women Entrepreneurs 

www.awebusiness.com/ 

AWE is committed to helping with the development, expansion, and empowerment of women entrepreneurship by providing access to capital, as well as business supports like specialized training, advising, and mentorship. 

 

BizPal  

https://services.bizpal-perle.ca/?b=48  

Provides a listing of permits and licenses you will need for your business, based on your industry and what community you plan to operate in. 

 

Business Link  

https://businesslink.ca/  

Programs support new and small businesses to find relevant funding; get expert confidential start-up advice; receive training and market research information; plus access a variety of tools to develop your business. 

  

Community Futures – Capital Region 

https://albertacf.com/  

Financial supports, grants, loans, training and free resources for small business. Business plan and marketing strategy guidance.  

  

Canadian Industry Statistics

https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/app/cis/search-recherche?lang=eng

Provides the most recent data from Statistics Canada on your industry.  

 

Government of Alberta - Small Business Resources 

https://www.alberta.ca/small-business-resources.aspx  

List of Government Programs, Grants and Services available to small businesses  

 

Government of Canada - Business and Industry Links

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html 

Provides tools, resources, information on starting a new business including everything from structuring your business, choosing a name, business tax information, ongoing business management, export information, funding opportunities, grant deadlines, Business Benefits Finder, and much more. 

 

Edmonton Global

https://edmontonglobal.ca/

Edmonton Global is an economic development organization that promotes and facilitates investment and trade in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. It provides services to help Edmonton region companies succeed in international markets.

 

Futurpreneur Canada 

https://www.futurpreneur.ca/  

Helps young entrepreneurs, between 18-39 years, fuel their passions and get their startup going with funding, mentorship and coaching. Their website also hosts many free tools and resources including an online business plan template for specific industries, cashflow plan template and more. 

 

Leduc Downtown Business Association

https://downtownleduc.com/membership

Start or move your business to Leduc's central business district and receive free membership benefits including access to business supports and advertising.

Small Business Supports

Small business resources Leduc Wetaskiwin

For Start up Businesses, Home-Based Businesses, Small Businesses, Youth Entrepreneurs: Resources and connections to help you lay a solid business foundation that will allow you to thrive including mentorship, 1-1 support/training/coaching, business resources, training programs, and learning events.

 

Alberta Innovates  

https://albertainnovates.ca/  

Alberta Innovates offers funding, coaching, and connections to innovators at post-secondary institutions and small, medium, and large enterprises. They also provide a range of supports and services to partner organizations, collaborators, and government.

 

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

https://www.awebusiness.com/loans

Empowers women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, as well as business supports like specialized training, advising, and mentorship.

Arts, Culture and Sports Grants for Non Profits

https://www.alberta.ca/lookup/culture-grants-search.aspx

Funding opportunities for projects in the areas of arts, culture, community, heritage, recreation, sport, and diversity and inclusion.

 

Banks and Credit Unions 

Many local banks and credit unions have free business resources on their websites. As well reach out to your local branch to talk to a business advisor. Banks with small business resources and programs include ATB Financial, Scotiabank,  

 

BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada  

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit

BDC - Pivot to Grow Loan

Check out their Entrepreneur Toolkit with resources to help you successfully manage, grow and promote your business. Free guides, webinars, and business templates, will be useful whether your business is just starting out or is already well established. BDC can also help with financing support, advisory services, and capital support. 

 

Banks and Credit Unions Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-productivity-grant

helps employers invest in training that focuses on enhancing productivity skills for their current and future employees that aligns with the needs of their business. It is an employer-driven program meant to partially reimburse the cost for an employer to send their employee(s) for training.

 

Canada Small Business Financing Program

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canada-small-business-financing-program/en

Makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders by providing lenders and small businesses with additional financing products, new class of loans, increased loan amounts and terms, improved loan conditions and decreased administrative burden.

 

Capital and financing supports for entrepreneurs

https://www.alberta.ca/capital-financing-supports-entrepreneurs

Find options for funding and financing your business.

 

Community Futures – Capital Region 

https://albertacf.com/  

Financial supports, grants, loans, training and free resources for small business. Business plan and marketing strategy guidance.  

 

Government of Alberta - Small Business Resources 

https://www.alberta.ca/small-business-resources.aspx  

List of Government Programs, Grants and Services available to small businesses.

 

Futurpreneur Canada 

https://www.futurpreneur.ca/  

Helps young entrepreneurs, between 18-39 years, get their startup going with funding, mentorship and coaching. Their website also hosts many free tools and resources including an online business plan template for specific industries, cashflow plan template and more. 

 

Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) for Small Business: The UCA provides trusted information on energy choices, competitive and default retailers, and consumer utility rights and responsibilities. Find resources including UCA Info & Tips Sheets and a full list of webinars. Learn more HERE

 

 

Canadian Industry Statistics

https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/app/cis/search-recherche?lang=eng

Provides the most recent data from Statistics Canada on your industry.  

 

Manufacturing 

The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-manufacturing-productivity-grant supports small- and medium-sized manufacturers with obtaining funding to help boost their productivity and increase competitiveness on the global stage.

Agriculture

 AgriDiversity Program 

https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agridiversity

The AgriDiversity Program aims to help under-represented groups in Canadian agriculture, including youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities, to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation. 

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap

This federal-provincial partnership delivers grant programs that generate sustainable economic growth in the agricultural and agri-food sector.

Technology

Alberta Innovates  

https://albertainnovates.ca/  

Alberta Innovates offers funding, coaching, and connections to innovators at post-secondary institutions and small, medium, and large enterprises. They also provide a range of supports and services to partner organizations, collaborators, and government. Current priority areas are to innovations in digital health, clean resource technologies, and smart agriculture.  

 

GreenSTEM
GreenSTEM | Alberta.ca

A pan-Alberta pilot to provide funding and support for technology company creation and high-tech entrepreneurial development. 

 

Food & Beverage

Food Futures Program - Alberta Food Processors Association(AFPA) 

https://www.foodfutures.ca/about-food-futures/employer-information

AFPA has received funding from the Alberta Government to support work integrated learning placements in the food and beverage industry. Employers who meet the requirements can apply to receive wage subsidies of 50%. 

Alberta Food Centre

The Alberta Food Centre has been helping the value-added food processing industry bring ideas to market for more than 40 years. Entrepreneurs and food manufacturing companies of all sizes work with us to connect, develop and grow their business while preparing to graduate and process on their own. We offer a range of services, equipment and leasable space to help start-ups and established companies bring safe, high-quality food, beverage and ingredients to new markets.

Alberta Food Centre | Alberta.ca

Tourism

 

Every Business Needs an Emergency Plan

Build a simple emergency plan tailored to your Alberta business. Use templates and expert tips to stay prepared for disruption and protect your operations. Read here

Ready Rating

https://www.readyrating.ca/

A program that helps businesses, schools and organizations become better prepared for disasters and other emergencies.

Occupational Health and Safety 

https://www.alberta.ca/occupational-health-safety 

Provides information about OHS legislation, education and resources, as well as access to staff to provide support on identifying workplace hazards.