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Local
Perth Community Future Development Corporation provides loans for business start-up, stabilization and expansion in the Perth County region up to $250,000. Perth CFDC can also help you with the grant process by providing guidance on what grant is right for you and reviewing your application prior to submission.
Façade Improvement Program
The Municipality of North Perth has developed a Façade Improvement Program for businesses operating in the downtowns of Listowel, Atwood, and Monkton. This program has been designed to alleviate the costs of property renovations and improve the quality of our downtowns. Learn more on the Façade Improvement Program page.
Provincial
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is responsible for delivering business support programs throughout Ontario. The Ministry offers many hiring and training incentives for employers, including:
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provides a set of funding programs for the agri-food industry, including:
Federal
FedDev Ontario is the federal agency responsible for delivering business support in Southwestern Ontario. Their goal is to support a strong southern Ontario economy and position the region to compete globally by:
- helping to create, retain and grow business;
- cultivating partnerships; and
- building strong communities.
The Government of Canada also operates a Business and Industry webpage that includes information about: