Links

New to town? Looking to start your own business? Check out our Welcome Guide for new businesses!

• Business Development Bank of Canada
  The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors of the economy.
   
• BizPaL.ca
  Your online source of information on permits and licences.
  Launched in 2005, BizPaL is jointly managed by a partnership involving governments at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels. Provinces, territories and hundreds of municipalities have collaborated together to provide you with the permits and licences that may be required to start and grow your business
   
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce
  As the national leader in public policy advocacy on business issues, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's mission is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits, not only business, but all Canadians.
   
• Census Results 2011
  Demographic information gathered by Statistics Canada. This data is used by marketers to make predictions about the buying behavior of the residents of a census area who share common demographic characteristics.
   
• COGECO
  This is the local cable provider for the Centre Wellington area.
   
• County of Wellington
  Official page which lists all services, departments, history and contact information for residents and visitors to the county.
   
• Department of Human Resources and Social Development
  We are committed to building a stronger and more competitive Canada by enabling Canadians to make choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives.
   
• Elora & Fergus Tourism
  Welcome to the historic communities of Elora & Fergus; a great place to live, work and play.
   
• Elora BIA
  Elora Business Improvement Area; it only takes one visit to "fall in love" with Elora.
   
• Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
  The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is a unique not-for-profit consortium of manufacturers, incorporated to facilitate each member's development, both individually & collectively, towards improving their competitiveness as a strong community infrastructure of world-class business.
   
• Fergus BIA
  Fergus Business Improvement Area; Beautiful Downtown Fergus offers a wide range of products and services to meet your every need.
   
• Foundation for Rural Living
  Founded in 1979, FRL is an initiative to stimulate investment to revitalize rural communities faced with persistent struggles in achieving social, economic and cultural opportunities.
   
• Grand River Conservation Authority
  The (GRCA) has initiated a new program to address existing and emerging water management issues for the watershed. The plan will focus on securing water supply for future growth, preserving and improving water quality, and flood damage reduction. It will include local objectives for Centre Wellington. View their first newsletter.
   
• Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre
  Small business is a vital part of our community and economic growth, the committed staff at GWBEC are proud to play a role in the development of those businesses.
   
• Guelph-Wellington Immigration Portal
  The Guelph Wellington Immigration Portal, generously funded by the Government of Ontario, is a one-stop online source of information for newcomers and New Canadians. It is designed to promote Guelph Wellington as a destination for immigrants to settle, work, and invest in, and to ensure that the City of Guelph and Wellington County are welcoming communities where everyone thrives. Service providers, employers, and the larger community will also find a rich amount of timely information and other tools.
   
• Host On Call
  Search for room availability in the tourism communities you’d like to visit!
   
• Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
  The MEDT is committed to develiping the entrepreneurial skills of enterprising Ontarians.
   
• Northern Lights Canada
  Real work - Real people - Real results
   
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce
  To foster sustained economic growth as the "Voice of Business in Ontario."
   
• Ontario College of Trades
  As an independent, industry-driven body, the College of Trades is raising the profile of, and promoting involvement in skilled trades. We are making the system of apprenticeship training more responsive to the evolving skills and training needs of Ontario employers and consumers.
   
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
  Here you will find information on Ontario's agri-food industry and rural communities and the services and programs OMAFRA provides.
   
• Rural Ontario Institute
  A catalyst for dialogue, collaboration and action on issues facing rural Ontario and delivers leadership training and development to ensure that rural contributes to a healthy vibrant Ontario.
   
• Second Chance Employment Counselling (Wellington)
  If you want to work we want to help.
   
• St. George's Centre ESL
  Wellington Centre for Continuing Education
   
• Statistics Canada
  Useful statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture.
   
• Township of Centre Wellington
  The Township of Centre Wellington is the largest municipality in Wellington County and one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario with about 25,000 residents.
   
• Wellington Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation
  The Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation WWCFDC) is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with Industry Canada. The services provided by the WWCFDC exist to promote economic growth and community development of the Region of Waterloo and the County of Wellington. The WWCFDC focuses on job creation through community strategic planning and by providing funding and advisory services to area businesses. Economic development support, business consulting and business loans are available to all businesses and residents of rural areas of the County of Wellington and the Region of Waterloo.
   
• Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
  Providing guidance regarding important workforce and employment challenges facing Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin.
   
• World Chambers Federation
  (WCF) is ICC's sspecialized division for its chamber of commerce members worldwide.
   
• World Chambers Network
  has the Chamber Directory for around the world.