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Algonquin College Community Employment Services
Algonquin College Community Employment Services works with employers to help them find the right employees for their open positions, to assist with training costs, to offer coaching and mentorship, to provide information on government programs, to collect resumes for non-advertised positions or posting job postings, and to share human resources tools.
Email Community Employment Services
Phone: 613-735-4308
Our office is here to help you start, grow, or pivot your business or development. We will connect you with resources, walk you through our processes, and get you the information you need.
Email the Economic Development Office
Phone: 613-735-6821 ext. 1500
The City offers 10 grant programs through the Community Improvement Plan which range in dollar value and project type. Most grants are focused on commercial, industrial, or multi-use developments and buildings.
Read about each grant, as well as the application process, on our City of Pembroke Grants page.
Find a full list of our accessible by-laws on our By-laws page.
Enterprise Renfrew County's mandate is to encourage and contribute to the enterprising spirit and economic development of the County by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing companies. It is part of the Ontario Small Business Centres association, which has an e-learning platform covering a variety of topics.
Email Enterprise Renfrew County
Phone: 613-735-8224
The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and works to provide accurate and timely labour market information to employers, job seekers, and organizations that use labour market data for strategic planning purposes.
Phone: 613-735-4308 ext. 2843
The Local Immigration Partnership Lanark and Renfrew is funded by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a department of the government of Canada, and supports the community in bringing together service providers, settlement agencies, community groups, employers, and other key municipal organizations to create a welcoming and inclusive community for newcomers.
Email Local Immigration Partnership
Phone: 613-735-4308 ext. 2878
Pembroke Business Improvement Area
The Pembroke Business Improvement Area (PBIA) represents the businesses and property owners in Pembroke's downtown core. It has a mandate to promote, maintain, and beautify downtown. All properties located within its boundaries are automatically members of the organization.
Phone: 613-629-5555
Renfrew County and District Health Unit
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit provides information on health-related questions for businesses including on food preparation, food safety, aesthetics, and other regulations.
Phone: 613-732-3629
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation is designed to support enterprise, community-based development, and employment in Renfrew County. Supporting entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises, and community not-for-profits who are creating local economic opportunities and high quality jobs, it offers key services in the following areas: repayable small business financing; business counselling services and resources; and, access to funding for community projects and small business.
Phone: 1-833-930-5283
Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce is to be a coordinating body providing a cooperative environment to support member businesses in the quest for growth and economic success by providing leadership, education, advocacy, communication, interaction opportunities, and tangible financial benefits.
Phone: 613-732-1492
A guide by FedDev Ontario with links and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.
Business Development Bank of Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada, or BDC, is a federally-funded organization that provides financing and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses at every stage of growth. This includes access to the right tools and resources, such as training, networking, partnerships, and more.
FedDev Ontario works with businesses and organizations to create opportunities for clean, inclusive economic growth across Canada's most populous region. It provides funding programs, small business services, Indigenous support, and more.
Futurpreneur is the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring, and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Its internationally-recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,400 volunteer mentors.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Ministry of Rural Affairs
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Ministry of Rural Affairs is committed to growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and supporting rural communities, helping to create a stronger economy for the province.
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade supports job creation, innovation, and economic growth for all Ontarians by delivering a range of programs, services, and tools to help businesses innovate and compete in today’s fast-changing global economy.
A guide by FedDev Ontario with links and resources for women entrepreneurs.
PARO Centre is a not-for-profit social enterprise that collaborates to empower women, strengthen small business, and promote community economic development across Ontario.
