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
- 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 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 |
| The Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development (ABED) provides funding to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, communities and organizations. |
| 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. |
| Farm Credit Corporation |
| The Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) is the leader in loans, business and financial services to Canadian agriculture. |
| Futurpreneur Canada |
| Futurpreneur Canada supports young entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship. |
| Grants from Province of Ontario |
| Grants offered through Grants Ontario. |
| Lending Loop |
| 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.
| Reports |
Our Planning and Development department also display many comprehensive reports related to development and official planning. |
| Resources |
|
| General Links |
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
- 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 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 |
| The Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development (ABED) provides funding to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, communities and organizations. |
| 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. |
| Farm Credit Corporation |
| The Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) is the leader in loans, business and financial services to Canadian agriculture. |
| Futurpreneur Canada |
| Futurpreneur Canada supports young entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship. |
| Grants from Province of Ontario |
| Grants offered through Grants Ontario. |
| Lending Loop |
| 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.
| Reports |
Our Planning and Development department also display many comprehensive reports related to development and official planning. |
| Resources |
|
| General Links |
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