Start or grow a business.
Funding, mentorship, local networks, hiring help and industry resources, all in one place for businesses across the CORE region.
20+ Partners
Regional, provincial and federal organizations ready to help your business.
Starting a Business
Community Futures Yellowhead East
Business loans, tools, mentoring, guidance and support for rural small business owners and entrepreneurs.
The Business Link
Get the expert support you need to navigate the process of starting and running a business.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Where women entrepreneurs find confidence, capital, community, and the clarity to move forward.
Futurpreneur
Providing young aspiring entrepreneurs with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business.
Alberta Biz Connect
Information on business guidance, mentorship, training, permits and financing for both new or expanding businesses.
Growing a Business
Community Futures Yellowhead East
Business loans, tools, mentoring, guidance and support for rural small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Business Tools & Grants
Explore our free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Yellowhead East region.
BDC
Support for small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice.
Alberta Biz Connect
Information on business guidance, mentorship, training, permits and financing for both new or expanding businesses.
Financing
Community Futures Yellowhead East
Business loans, tools, mentoring, guidance and support for rural small business owners and entrepreneurs.
BDC
Support for small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Making it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Futurpreneur
Providing young aspiring entrepreneurs with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Where women entrepreneurs find confidence, capital, community, and the clarity to move forward.
Workforce & Hiring
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Supports economic growth, trade, investment, safe, fair and healthy workplaces, immigration and skilled worker attraction.
Canada Job Bank
Making it easier for employers to recruit and hire across the country.
CAREERS
Brings together industry, schools, government, and communities to guide youth into successful career paths.
Exporting
Procurement
Industry Resources
Tourism
Travel Alberta - Industry Hub
Resources to market and enhance your tourism business and its offerings
Northwest of 16
Regional Tourism Association
Alberta Tourism Industry Association
Advocating on behalf of all segments of Alberta’s tourism economy for a competitive and sustainable business environment that generates substantial economic value for the province.
Agriculture
AgPal
Geared to the agriculture or agri-business industry and provides information on government programs and services that can help you start, manage, and grow your business.
Farm Management Canada
An umbrella for farm business management, Farm Management Canada is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to the development and delivery of leading-edge resources, information and tools to support farm business success.
Results Driven Agriculture Research
Targets strategic investments in producer-led, results-driven agriculture research to power the competitiveness, profitability, productivity and sustainability of agriculture in Alberta
Agriculture and Irrigation
Supports the growth, diversification and sustainability of Alberta’s agriculture industry.
Innovation & Technology
Alberta Innovates
Provides funding and support for startups, small and medium sized enterprises, post-secondary institutions and industry in all economic sectors
Local Business Networks
Barrhead & District Chamber of Commerce
Providing support for and a network for businesses in the community
Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce
A voluntary organization of progressive individuals and businesses that work together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of the Whitecourt and Woodlands County business community.
Swan Hills Chamber of Commerce
Represents and promotes the Town’s economy and encourages business and industrial development.
Investment & Market Intelligence
Data - Travel Alberta For Investors
Tap into Alberta’s growing visitor economy with personalized guidance at every stage of your investment journey
Invest Alberta
Invest Alberta works directly with investors globally to start up or scale up in Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Regional Dashboard & Site Selector
Provincial economic data for Alberta’s regions, plus a searchable tool for available sites and properties across the province.
Regional Data
CORE’s own regional data hub — dashboards, community profiles and workforce and economic tools for the region.
Prairies Economic Development Canada
Advice, resources, training, capital, mentoring, networking to grow your business
Trade Commissioner Service
Expand your business with our export advisory services, funding, accelerator programs, and tailored support at trade events.