Small Business Resources

Rural Action Centres provide the following services: Locations For more information, call 1-855-297-9898. Visit www.ruralactioncentres.ca.

https://innovationpei.com/prince-edward-islands-business-navigator

https://www.cbdc.ca/en/find-my-cbdc/pei

City of Summerside Data Analysis Centre – demographics, households, development, industries, labour, community facilities, and more

Canada’s IP Marketplace: for businesses licensing and opportunities with public sector patent holders

Wayne Carew, President of Confederation M & A, offers the following advice and suggestions for purchasing a business: CONFIDENTIALITY: “Most good business opportunities are not advertised. Expect to sign a non-disclosure agreement.” THE OFFER: “Make sure it is clear and concise, with a list of what assets of the business are included and excluded.” DEAL BREAKERS: “Write it …

Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Program – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

A number of banks across the Island have a small business department. The first step is to contact the lending agency and request an in-person appointment.

Federal and provincial funding available for employers to hiring and training workers

Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for small and medium-sized businesses that are independently owned. There are more than 1,000 members on PEI. A CFIB business resource counsellor can help guide members through regulatory issues from occupational health and safety policies to finding out about government programs that could help …

RDÉE PEI is the provincial francophone economic development council. Services include Community economic development and cooperative development services Entrepreneurial development and support services Economic immigration services RDÉE also manages the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI and hosts the Wellington Rural Action Centre. Head Office: Wellington| 902-854-3439Satellite office: Charlottetown| 902-370-7333 Visit www.rdeeipe.net.

Rotary International is an organization that brings together business and professionals who provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotarian members usually meet weekly for fellowship and to pursue their service to the community. PEI Rotary organizations Charlottetown Royalty | www.royaltyrotary.ca Charlottetown | www.rotarycharlottetown.com Stratford |https://www.facebook.com/StratfordPEIRotary Montague | www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofmontague Summerside | www.summersiderotaryclub.com

Futurpreneur Canada provides pre-launch coaching, start-up financing, mentorship, and resources for entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 39. Futurpreneur Canada works collaboratively with a network of partners. On PEI, they partner with Innovation PEI, RDÉE Île-du-Prince-Édouard Inc., Rural Action Centre CBDC East, CBDC Central PEI, and CBDC West Prince Ventures Ltd. to help deliver …

Food Island Partnership is an organization dedicated to the food industry on PEI. They partner in projects with companies, industry partners, and research, development and technology institutions to further the growth and profitability of the food industry of PEI. Projects can be in the area of product development, productivity, production technology, and marketing for small to …

PEI Centre for Craft helps promote fine craft and professional craft development on PEI.Courses offered will include both craft and craft business education training.  Business courses will include an updated Business of Craft Course, Professional Development for Craftspeople, Product Photography for Craft, Branding and Social Media for Craft, and more. Craft education courses will include intermediate …

Ever wonder if your business is missing out on a tax credit or money to hire summer staff? Innovation Canada is a new one-stop-shop to find everything that governments across Canada can do to help you take your business or non-profit to the next level. The Innovation Canada platform will help match your needs to the available …

LaunchPad PEI is a non-profit incubator that supports the growth of new technology companies on Prince Edward Island. LaunchPad PEI provides valuable support services in a professional working environment for new companies in Prince Edward Island to grow. Laboratory space located at the University of Prince Edward Island is utilized to support early stage bioscience …

SkillsPEI offers programs and services for job seekers, employers, and organizations.  SkillsPEI provides assistance to unemployed individuals who are eligible for Employment Insurance (E.I.) and individuals who are not eligible for Employment Insurance (E.I.) to prepare for and find employment. Visit the SkillsPEI website at www.skillsPEI.com or call SkillsPEI’s General Inquiries Line at 1-877-491-4766 or visit one of the offices …