Business Resources

Community Futures Lethbridge Region An entrepreneurial development centre that provides on-on-one business training to assist individuals who are interested in self-employment or in expanding their business.

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Resources, support, and a host of other benefits for local businesses.

Registering a Business Register a new business with Alberta Registries.

SouthGrow An economic development alliance of twenty-two southwest Alberta communities committed to working together to achieve prosperity for the region.

Alberta SouthWest A group of 15 communities, working together for regional economic development.

Alberta First A Provincial, Municipal, and Industrial Partnership created to provide valuable information to business and individuals interested in starting a business locating in Alberta.

Alberta Treasury Provides excellence in financial management, services and advice to achieve a healthy and sustainable financial condition.

Economic Developers Association of Alberta Working to enhance community economic development for all Albertan’s.

Alberta Economic Development Authority The marketing organization of the Provincial Government.

Business Link Business Service Centre This is a centre of connection to many valuable services for Alberta entrepreneurs. Most are provided free of charge in person, by phone or though our web site.

Industry Canada – Strategis One of the most comprehensive Internet sites for Canadian businesses and consumers. This site allows you to identify new markets, find business partners, form alliances, locate emerging technologies or processes, etc.

Agricultural Financial Services Corporation A provincial crown corporation with a private sector Board of Directors that provides farmers, agribusinesses and other small businesses loans, crop insurance and farm disaster assistance.

Western Economic Diversification Canada Works to strengthen Western Canada’s economy and advance the interests of the West in national economic policy.

Business Development Bank of Canada Provides small and medium-sized businesses with flexible financing, affordable consulting services and venture capital.

Canada Revenue Agency Administers: 1) tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and 2) various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.