Starting a business in Niagara

One of the most important things that you must do before you start your business, is explore the market and the labour market to be sure that there is a need for your product, and people that can be employed to create or deliver your product. The links below are a good place for you to start. Niagara wants to do everything it can to make your business a success.

• Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs
• Niagara Training and Adjustment Board
• Canadian Access for International Professionals and Skilled Trades (CAIPS)
• Niagara Immigrant Employment Council (NIEC)

Business Services & Resource Centres

The Niagara Economic Development Corporation works with new and existing companies to maintain a good environment for success. NEDC provides excellent information about the local economy, advice on business practices and planning, and connections to decision-makers. ( Insert possible logo and related links here)

Business owners, employees and entrepreneurs can join  One of Niagara's Chamber of Commerce, (Niagara is made up of 12 municipalities).. These organizations host regular networking events and offer information for new and existing businesses. Members can participate on various committees related to business topics.

Social networking is a very important part of being successful in business. Join your local Chamber, participate in business events and use the services offered by economic development organizations. All are great ways to meet other business professionals and make important contacts that will help move your business forward.

Welcome - Ontario: A Place to Grow For Business Immigrants is a Government of Ontario site that can assist you with information you may need to bring your business to Niagara.

 Industry Canada Site - Businesses can provide you with valuable business information and trends within Canada.