The Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development (ABED) provides funding to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, communities and organizations.
Business Incentives and Support
Our aim is for you to succeed. As an entrepreneur, you need to be aware of the many resources available to you. By visiting our Economic Development office, our team will assist you with your business development process.
Here's what we have to offer:
Business support
- Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland
- NVenture (Formerly Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation)
- Northumberland County Economic Development
- Northumberland County Immigration Portal
- Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce
- Northumberland Manufacturers Association
- Town of Cobourg
- Downtown Business Improvement Association
- Spark Centre
Permits and licenses
BizPal is an online service provided through the province that will assist you in finding all permit and license information needed to start or grow your business.
Registering a business name
You can register, renew your business name online or in person at the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland.
Small business funding
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is the only bank dedicated to entrepreneurs.
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBF) is a financing program where government shares the risk with the lender.
Community Futures Development Corporation
The Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) will assist you with lending and grant programs whether you are a start-up or an existing business.
The Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) is the leader in loans, business and financial services to Canadian agriculture.
Futurpreneur Canada supports young entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship.
Lending Loop allows businesses get access to the capital they need at fair rates, and lenders earn a return on their investment. All transactions take place on Lending Loop’s secured platform.
Youth in business
Summer Company Program provides an opportunity for high school, college or university students between the ages of 15-29 operate their summer business with start up costs and ongoing support.
Starter Company Program is an opportunity for eligible youth to be provided with business skills development training, advice and mentoring.
Reports, Resources and Services
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to provide a variety of reports and resources in order to help make your potential next business venture a success.
- Downtown Vitalization Action Plan
- Resident Survey
- Business Owner Survey
- Market Analysis Survey 2013
- Market Analysis Survey 2015
- Cobourg Downtown Master Plan
- Cobourg Downtown Vitalization Community Improvement Plan
- Cobourg Tourism Asset Feasibility Study
- Cobourg Economic Development & Tourism Strategy 2015-2018
- 2013-2015 Employment Projections in Northumberland for Skilled Occupations - guide and brochure
Our Planning and Development department also display many comprehensive reports related to development and official planning.
- Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN)
- Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
- Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce
- Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)
- Northumberland County Economic Development
- Northumberland Manufacturers' Association (NMA)
- Service Canada
- Spark Centre
Contact Us
Town of Cobourg
55 King Street West
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-4301
Toll Free: 1-888-972-4301
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