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Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors of the economy.
BizPaL.ca
Your online source of information on permits and licences.
Launched in 2005, BizPaL is jointly managed by a partnership involving governments at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels. Provinces, territories and hundreds of municipalities have collaborated together to provide you with the permits and licences that may be required to start and grow your business.
Canada Revenue Agency
CRA administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
As the national leader in public policy advocacy on business issues, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's mission is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits, not only business, but all Canadians.
Census Results 2011
Demographic information gathered by Statistics Canada. This data is used by marketers to make predictions about the buying behavior of the residents of a census area who share common demographic characteristics.
COGECO
This is the local cable provider for the Centre Wellington area.
Connect Legal
Connect Legal is a registered charity that provides free legal services for small businesses. This guide provides an overview of some of the legal issues you should be thinking of as a small business owner.
County of Wellington
Official page which lists all services, departments, history and contact information for residents and visitors to the county.
Department of Human Resources and Social Development
We are committed to building a stronger and more competitive Canada by enabling Canadians to make choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives.
Elora & Fergus Tourism
Welcome to the historic communities of Elora & Fergus; a great place to live, work and play.
Elora BIA
Elora Business Improvement Area; it only takes one visit to "fall in love" with Elora.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is a unique not-for-profit consortium of manufacturers, incorporated to facilitate each member's development, both individually & collectively, towards improving their competitiveness as a strong community infrastructure of world-class business.
Fergus BIA
Fergus Business Improvement Area; Beautiful Downtown Fergus offers a wide range of products and services to meet your every need.
Grand River Conservation Authority
The (GRCA) has initiated a new program to address existing and emerging water management issues for the watershed. The plan will focus on securing water supply for future growth, preserving and improving water quality, and flood damage reduction. It will include local objectives for Centre Wellington. View their first newsletter.
Business Centre Guelph Wellington
Small business is a vital part of our community and economic growth, the committed staff at GWBEC are proud to play a role in the development of those businesses.
Guelph-Wellington Immigration Portal
The Guelph Wellington Immigration Portal, generously funded by the Government of Ontario, is a one-stop online source of information for newcomers and New Canadians. It is designed to promote Guelph Wellington as a destination for immigrants to settle, work, and invest in, and to ensure that the City of Guelph and Wellington County are welcoming communities where everyone thrives. Service providers, employers, and the larger community will also find a rich amount of timely information and other tools.
Host On Call
Search for room availability in the tourism communities you’d like to visit!
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
The MEDT is committed to develiping the entrepreneurial skills of enterprising Ontarians.
Agilec
Our dedication to improving people’s lives has set us apart. With a team of over 170 employment and rehabilitation specialists, case managers, corporate trainers, and support staff, Agilec™ has been helping individuals and organizations since 1985 through award-winning, comprehensive services.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
To foster sustained economic growth as the "Voice of Business in Ontario."
Ontario College of Trades
As an independent, industry-driven body, the College of Trades is raising the profile of, and promoting involvement in skilled trades. We are making the system of apprenticeship training more responsive to the evolving skills and training needs of Ontario employers and consumers.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Here you will find information on Ontario's agri-food industry and rural communities and the services and programs OMAFRA provides.
Rural Ontario Institute
A catalyst for dialogue, collaboration and action on issues facing rural Ontario and delivers leadership training and development to ensure that rural contributes to a healthy vibrant Ontario.
Second Chance Employment Counselling (Wellington)
If you want to work we want to help.
St. George's Centre ESL
Wellington Centre for Continuing Education
Statistics Canada
Useful statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture.
Township of Centre Wellington
The Township of Centre Wellington is the largest municipality in Wellington County and one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario with about 25,000 residents

Live and Work CW
Live and Work Centre Wellington connects job & home seekers with opportunities and properties in the communities of Elora, Fergus. Our interactive map and listings portal is a one-stop location for the region's employment and property listings, connecting you with the job you need and accommodations for sale or rent nearby.
Connect CW
The Township of Centre Wellington's online engagement platform that gives you the opportunity to share, collaborate and make decisions on Township matters important to you! We want you to shape your community. This site allows us to listen directly to you, take your opinions into account and report back to you on how decisions were made using your input

Wellington Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation
The Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation WWCFDC) is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with Industry Canada. The services provided by the WWCFDC exist to promote economic growth and community development of the Region of Waterloo and the County of Wellington. The WWCFDC focuses on job creation through community strategic planning and by providing funding and advisory services to area businesses. Economic development support, business consulting and business loans are available to all businesses and residents of rural areas of the County of Wellington and the Region of Waterloo.
Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
Providing guidance regarding important workforce and employment challenges facing Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin.
World Chambers Federation
(WCF) is ICC's sspecialized division for its chamber of commerce members worldwide.
World Chambers Network
has the Chamber Directory for around the world.

Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce

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