Business Resources

A federally-funded not-for-profit organization, Community Futures Central Kootenay, in operation since 1985:

• assists existing and new small businesses with training, loans, counseling and resources
• provides income support for eligible individuals contemplating self-employment as a career option
• brings together key community partners and the region as a whole to work toward the common goal of sustainable community economic development

One stop location for local (Castlegar and area) employment services.

A joint-initiative of B.C. Kootenay region local governments, economic development organizations and Chambers of Commerce with the aim of attracting and retaining investment.

An online source of information on permits and licenses. 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 licenses that may be required to start and grow your business.

A partnership of provincial, federal and local economic development organizations working together to expand business investment in British Columbia.

A resource for job seekers and employers.

Industry sector and labour market information (including salary surveys and labour force trends)

A to Z Government of B.C. services listing.

British Columbia's visitor destination website.

Government of B.C. statistics on a number of investment-related topics.

A settlement resource.

Government information service for existing and prospective businesses. A single point of access for federal and provincial government services, programs and regulatory requirements for business.

B.C. statistical profile.

A financial institution delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.

Demographic statistics.

Real estate statistics.