support at every stage
Selkirk businesses have access to a strong network of local and regional support services that help at every stage of growth.
Whether starting out, expanding, or managing daily operations, businesses can access resources that provide advisory support, funding, market insights, and permitting guidance. Additional programs support workforce development, exporting, and local manufacturing. Together, they give businesses the tools and connections to succeed.
Community Futures North Red
Community Futures North Red (CFNR) is a trusted, long-standing resource that supports entrepreneurs and communities. They empower entrepreneurs, strengthen local economies, and support community development in Selkirk and the surrounding rural municipalities. CFNR provides services that help businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Manitoba. With over three decades of experience, their team works closely with clients at every stage. Businesses can access the guidance, resources, and connections that help turn business goals into reality. Services include:
- Community Futures North Red Business Loans: Entrepreneurs can access up to $150,000 in financing to start or expand a business. This funding provides capital when traditional financing is not available and includes flexible repayment terms.
- Business Advisory Services: One-on-one coaching and advisory support helps entrepreneurs develop business ideas, expand an existing business, and connect with resources.
- Youth Loan Financial Assistance: Young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 29 can access up to $25,000 in financing. This support helps youth overcome barriers and develop business ideas.
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Loan Program: Entrepreneurs with disabilities can access up to $150,000 in financing. This program supports launching and managing successful businesses.
- Self Employment Program: This program supports individuals transitioning from unemployment to business ownership. It includes coaching, business planning support, and tools to build sustainable businesses.
- Other Resources:
- Resource Links
- Workbooks
- Futurpreneur’s Business Plan Writer
- Build a Better Business Program
(A complimentary, 10-module, self-study, online course)
Selkirk Biz (Chamber of Commerce)
Selkirk Biz is the local chamber of commerce and a non-profit organization. They focus on supporting economic growth and strengthening the business community. Led by a dedicated group of volunteers, Selkirk Biz works to connect local businesses, community leaders, and residents. Through innovative initiatives, events, advocacy, and member programs, it promotes local spending, supports business success, and strengthens the regional economy.
World Trade Centre Winnipeg Business InfoCentre
World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Business InfoCentre (BIC) provides expert guidance for starting, growing, or expanding a business. It offers business information, seminars, customized research, tools, and resources to support business success. Entrepreneurs can access business consultations, market intelligence advice, and information on grants and other funding opportunities.
BizPal
BizPaL is an online service that simplifies access to information on the permits, licences, approvals, certifications, registrations, and other requirements for starting and operating a business. Users can search by location, industry, and business activities to identify applicable requirements and save results for future reference.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is an industry association that provides services and focused on helping local manufacturers grow. CME’s vision is to support the current and future needs of manufactures through a mix of existing and new resources. As a network hub, CME acts as a catalyst, promoter, trainer, and facilitator of industry connections, strengthening Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.
Selkirk businesses have access to a strong network of local and regional support services that help at every stage of growth. Whether starting out, expanding, or managing daily operations, businesses can access resources that provide advisory support, funding, market insights, and permitting guidance. Additional programs support workforce development, exporting, and local manufacturing. Together, they give businesses the tools and connections to succeed.
Community Futures North Red
Community Futures North Red (CFNR) is a trusted, long-standing resource that supports entrepreneurs and communities. They empower entrepreneurs, strengthen local economies, and support community development in Selkirk and the surrounding rural municipalities. CFNR provides services that help businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Manitoba. With over three decades of experience, their team works closely with clients at every stage. Businesses can access the guidance, resources, and connections that help turn business goals into reality. Services include:
- Community Futures North Red Business Loans: Entrepreneurs can access up to $150,000 in financing to start or expand a business. This funding provides capital when traditional financing is not available and includes flexible repayment terms.
- Business Advisory Services: One-on-one coaching and advisory support helps entrepreneurs develop business ideas, expand an existing business, and connect with resources.
- Youth Loan Financial Assistance: Young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 29 can access up to $25,000 in financing. This support helps youth overcome barriers and develop business ideas.
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Loan Program: Entrepreneurs with disabilities can access up to $150,000 in financing. This program supports launching and managing successful businesses.
- Self Employment Program: This program supports individuals transitioning from unemployment to business ownership. It includes coaching, business planning support, and tools to build sustainable businesses.
- Other Resources:
- Resource Links
- Workbooks
- Futurpreneur’s Business Plan Writer
- Build a Better Business Program
(A complimentary, 10-module, self-study, online course)
Selkirk Biz (Chamber of Commerce)
Selkirk Biz is the local chamber of commerce and a non-profit organization. They focus on supporting economic growth and strengthening the business community. Led by a dedicated group of volunteers, Selkirk Biz works to connect local businesses, community leaders, and residents. Through innovative initiatives, events, advocacy, and member programs, it promotes local spending, supports business success, and strengthens the regional economy.
World Trade Centre Winnipeg Business InfoCentre
World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Business InfoCentre (BIC) provides expert guidance for starting, growing, or expanding a business. It offers business information, seminars, customized research, tools, and resources to support business success. Entrepreneurs can access business consultations, market intelligence advice, and information on grants and other funding opportunities.
BizPal
BizPaL is an online service that simplifies access to information on the permits, licences, approvals, certifications, registrations, and other requirements for starting and operating a business. Users can search by location, industry, and business activities to identify applicable requirements and save results for future reference.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is an industry association that provides services and focused on helping local manufacturers grow. CME’s vision is to support the current and future needs of manufactures through a mix of existing and new resources. As a network hub, CME acts as a catalyst, promoter, trainer, and facilitator of industry connections, strengthening Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.
Selkirk businesses have access to a strong network of local and regional support services that help at every stage of growth.
Whether starting out, expanding, or managing daily operations, businesses can access resources that provide advisory support, funding, market insights, and permitting guidance. Additional programs support workforce development, exporting, and local manufacturing. Together, they give businesses the tools and connections to succeed.
Community Futures North Red
Community Futures North Red (CFNR) is a trusted, long-standing resource that supports entrepreneurs and communities. They empower entrepreneurs, strengthen local economies, and support community development in Selkirk and the surrounding rural municipalities. CFNR provides services that help businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Manitoba. With over three decades of experience, their team works closely with clients at every stage. Businesses can access the guidance, resources, and connections that help turn business goals into reality. Services include:
- Community Futures North Red Business Loans: Entrepreneurs can access up to $150,000 in financing to start or expand a business. This funding provides capital when traditional financing is not available and includes flexible repayment terms.
- Business Advisory Services: One-on-one coaching and advisory support helps entrepreneurs develop business ideas, expand an existing business, and connect with resources.
- Youth Loan Financial Assistance: Young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 29 can access up to $25,000 in financing. This support helps youth overcome barriers and develop business ideas.
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Loan Program: Entrepreneurs with disabilities can access up to $150,000 in financing. This program supports launching and managing successful businesses.
- Self Employment Program: This program supports individuals transitioning from unemployment to business ownership. It includes coaching, business planning support, and tools to build sustainable businesses.
- Other Resources:
- Resource Links
- Workbooks
- Futurpreneur’s Business Plan Writer
- Build a Better Business Program
(A complimentary, 10-module, self-study, online course)
Selkirk Biz (Chamber of Commerce)
Selkirk Biz is the local chamber of commerce and a non-profit organization. They focus on supporting economic growth and strengthening the business community. Led by a dedicated group of volunteers, Selkirk Biz works to connect local businesses, community leaders, and residents. Through innovative initiatives, events, advocacy, and member programs, it promotes local spending, supports business success, and strengthens the regional economy.
World Trade Centre Winnipeg InfoCentre
World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Business InfoCentre (BIC) provides expert guidance for starting, growing, or expanding a business. It offers business information, seminars, customized research, tools, and resources to support business success. Entrepreneurs can access business consultations, market intelligence advice, and information on grants and other funding opportunities.
BizPal
BizPaL is an online service that simplifies access to information on the permits, licences, approvals, certifications, registrations, and other requirements for starting and operating a business. Users can search by location, industry, and business activities to identify applicable requirements and save results for future reference.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is an industry association that provides services and focused on helping local manufacturers grow. CME’s vision is to support the current and future needs of manufactures through a mix of existing and new resources. As a network hub, CME acts as a catalyst, promoter, trainer, and facilitator of industry connections, strengthening Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.