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BUSINESS RESOURCES

Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce can provide our Members a wealth of resources to help support your business.

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Bracebridge Employment Services Centre

We have been helping job seekers and employers for over 25 years by connecting real work to real people with real results. Save valuable time, energy, and money by allowing us to introduce you to the people and skills today’s workplace requires.
We offer the following employment services to job seekers:

  • Information sessions
  • Assistance to assess needs and develop return-to-work action plans
  • Employment counseling
  • Career decision-making
  • Job search programs and individual job finding support
  • Support to access self-employment training
  • Support developing individualized training applications
  • Support accessing incentive programs
  • Referrals to other programs and services in the community and those available through Employment Ontario

195 Wellington St., Unit 11, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1C2
(705) 646-2092 • www.agilec.ca

Bracebridge Public Library

The library offers one-on-one internet training along with a book club, writers circle and other workshops and special events.
Pamphlet of business resources and many books to help with starting and running a business, including personnel, management, etc.

94 Manitoba St., Bracebridge, ON P1L 2B5
(705) 645-4171 • www.bracebridgelibrary.ca

Bursaries / Funding / Grants / Training

CLICK HERE for a listing of opportunities.

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Muskoka Community Futures Development Corp.

We are proud to be Muskoka’s Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). CFDCs support community economic development across Canada by assisting rural communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. Muskoka Futures envisions a vibrant and dynamic regional economy which attracts talent, capital, expertise and knowledge, contributing to the “quality of life for all Muskoka citizens” which earns Muskoka global recognition.

Our Mission is to promote economic growth and job creation throughout Muskoka. To accomplish this Muskoka Futures empowers entrepreneurs to succeed by offering experienced guidance and financial investment in their ventures.

Incorporated in 1989, Muskoka Futures operates throughout the District of Muskoka as a community-based, not-for-profit organization partnering with the District of Muskoka, local municipalities, businesses, individuals and other community organizations to promote sustainable economic development.

16 Dominion St., Bracebridge, ON P1L 2A5
Tel: (705) 646-9511 or 1-800-414-6570
www.muskokafutures.ca

Muskoka Small Business Centre

Muskoka Small Business Centre is your leading source for business information in Muskoka and the surrounding area.  Whether you are starting a business, or currently own a business and are looking for support, please feel free to contact us. The Muskoka Small Business Centre provides:

  • Free and confidential business consultations
  • Resources and referrals
  • Business Plan reviews and assistance
  • Programs and workshops

The Muskoka Small Business Centre is one of 57 Small Business Enterprise Centres located throughout Ontario. These Centres assist in the development and growth of small businesses by providing information, advice, and assistance with support from the Province of Ontario in partnership with the local communities. Muskoka Small Business Centre is a joint venture with the Town of Bracebridge and the Province of Ontario. Being centrally located in Bracebridge, Muskoka Small Business Centre serves the whole Muskoka district and surrounding areas.

158 Manitoba St., Bracebridge, ON
Tel. (705) 646-9021
www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca

YWCA Muskoka

YWCA Muskoka offers services to enhance the lives of adults across Muskoka and facilitate positive change. We aim to help women and men live more sustainable lives.

Our services focus on four main themes:

Entrepreneurial skills

  • Women In Business is a program offering an introduction to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to follow an entrepreneurial adventure.
  • Enterprising Women offers workshops for women wanting to network and learn more about Business.
  • Young Women’s Entrepreneurship Program offers 12 day or 10 week entrepreneurship training for young women between the ages of 18-29.
  • Microgrant funding also available.

Skills to navigate transition

  • The Business of Life is a program to support women in various transition and to enhance personal networks

Networking opportunities

  • YWCA programs create the opportunity to network; women learning together

Supports to reduce the impact of poverty s

205 Manitoba St., Suite 4, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1S3
Tel: (705) 645-9827
www.ywcamuskoka.com

JOB SEEKING?

Here are a few resources to help you on your way to finding employment.

Employment North

Employment North connects people looking for work, with employers looking to hire.
Serving the East Parry Sound District and communities surrounding Gravenhurst, our agency delivers free employment services to adults, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities, students and youth.

As a non-profit, community based agency, we help individuals to get the training, skills and experience to achieve their goals.

If you are looking for a job, career change, would like to work in the trades, need education or training, or if you are an employer looking to hire, we are here to help.

EmploymentNorth.com

Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board

We have been helping job seekers and employers for over 25 years by connecting real work to real people with real results. Save valuable time, energy, and money by allowing us to introduce you to the people and skills today’s workplace requires.

  • Provides the community with up-to-date information on programs and services that lead to employment
  • Communicates with stakeholders about trends, opportunities and priorities in local employment and economic change
  • Facilitates community partnerships to discuss and identify training needs and support the development of local solutions
  • Promotes and support equity in sectoral employment and training opportunities in the community
  • Promotes life-long learning

18 Alliance Blvd., Unit 22, Barrie, ON L4M 5A5
Tel: (705) 725-1011 or 1-800-337-4598
www.smwdb.com

CHAMBER EVENTS

Chamber events are great networking opportunities for every type of business. Watch the Chamber events page for our Business Growth Series.

CONTACT US

3 Ecclestone Dr., Bracebridge, ON.
705.645.5231
chamber@bracebridgechamber.com

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