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The resource library at the Business Centre has many publications for reference and for sale. Please visit the Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. to view
Links

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade website.


Mayor's Office of Economic Development
- Promotes job creation and retention to enhance the quality of life and prosperity in North Bay.


NECO
- To assist communities and businesses in the East Nipissing and East Parry Sound regions in the creation of employment through funding for community economic development initiatives.


Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre Inc.
- Provides services to encourage economic growth and community development in the Parry Sound region.


Economic Partners Sudbury East/Nipissing West Inc.
- This site allows you to search prospective business financing opportunities, as well as community development and business development programs.


LTAB
- A key partner in community and labour force development by working with others to gather, share and analyze relevant labour market information.


North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce
- With over 900 members the chamber has programs, seminars, and information for every organization. Members gain access to monthly business and networking opportunities as well as a valuable referral service.


Temagami Chamber of Commerce


West Nipissing Chamber of Commerce


Aboriginal Business Service Network
- Provides improved access to general business information, pathfinding, counseling services and business tools for Aboriginal business across Canada.


Waubetek
- Promoting business development and economic growth across Northern Ontario.


Ontario Works
- Preparing people for employment by getting them the help they need to find the shortest route to a paying job.


North Bay Government Information Centre
- Designed to answer frequently asked questions about government services, programs and staffing.


Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
- Ontario's only regional ministry that has an interest in the health and well being of Northerners. MNDM is responsible for promoting economic development and supporting mineral sector competitiveness in the North.


Parry Sound Employment Resource Center
- This is a self directed job search center funded by Human Resources Canada. Job searches, career planning and skill development services are offered to all Canadian citizens.


Human Resources Development Canada
- Allows Canadians to search financial assistance entitlements, employment opportunities, workers, training and careers. HRSDC also delivers a variety of programs and services.


Statistics Canada
- Provides a variety of statistics on Canada and all the provinces. Produces a Census every 5 years and conducts approximately 350 active surveys within Canada.


FedNor
- "Promotes economic growth, diversification, job creation and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario". This site allows you to search prospective programs and services, Community Futures Development Corporations, special initiatives as well as support for SME's.


Canadian Youth Business Foundation
- The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity that invests time and money in aspiring young entrepreneurs age 18-34, who have a great business idea but find it difficult to obtain financing or mentoring through traditional sources.


City of North Bay Business Directory


Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation
- To mobilize the region with a shared economic vision, and to ensure the prosperity of the region into the next millennium.


Business Central
- Online connection for Youth, Educators & Employers