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.

Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network

Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network is provided with 3-year operational funding from FedNor to promote the adoption of digital and e-business applications throughout the region. Over the last eight years we have invested $1.35 million in the form grants to help more than 500 business owners take their ideas and ambitions further.

100 Muskoka Rd. S., Unit D, Box 524, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1T8
Tel: 705-646-9044  www.pmcn.ca

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.

345 Ecclestone Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R1
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

440 Ecclestone Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z6
Tel: (705) 645-9827
www.ywcamuskoka.com