Local Business Resources

• Battlefords Regional Economic Development Authority: A variety of business services to assist business are available. Click here for more information. Small Business Services Guides provide useful information to entrepreneurs and business owners. Click here to download.

• Northwest Community Futures Development Corporation: Aids and assists in: Business Loans, Start-up Assistance, Business Counseling, Patent Searches, and Business Information. They also have a Business Resource Library and Free Internet Access to the public.

• Battlefords Chamber of Commerce: The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, a strong voice for business in the Battlefords, promotes a strong business environment through labour force initiatives, advocacy, promotion, a Small Business Loans program.

Government Agencies

• City of North Battleford: The City of North Battleford website offers a wealth of information of municipal programs, business licensing, housing and business incentives, and other information.

• Town of Battleford : The Town of Battleford website provides information on tourist attractions in the town and current events.

• Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre: This site includes an interactive business planner, province-specific information guides, online workshops, guides to E-commerce, and national and provincial specific government programs, services and regulations.

• Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN): ABSN provides improved access to business information for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and businesses.

• Government of Saskatchewan: The site provides information on business, investment, travel, etc.

• Government of Canada: The Canada site is a single-point of access to all programs, services, departments, ministries and organizations of the Government of Canada.

• Human Resources and Social Development Canada: This government agency operates human resource centres across Canada that offer information on a variety of programs and services for small business, as well as counseling, training and assistance with hiring new employees.

• Industry Canada: Industry Canada’s goals are to build a dynamic and innovative economy where all Canadians have the opportunity to benefit from more and better-paying jobs, stronger business growth, and a marketplace that is fair, efficient and competitive.

• Saskatchewan Research Council : SRC's mission is to help the people of Saskatchewan strengthen the economy with quality jobs and a secure environment. We do this through research, development, and the transfer of innovative scientific and technological solutions, applications and services.

• Western Economic Diversification (WD): WD provides information on starting a business, doing business, accessing capital, going international, selling to government and making contact. The site includes a media centre and publications.