| Partners &
Links
The following organizations help to build business
in Saskatchewan through a variety of programs. Click on the logos
or links below.
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Western
Economic Diversification Canada
A department of the Government of Canada,
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established
in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification
Act. WD works to strengthen Western Canada's economy and
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Women
Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.
(W.E.) assists women considering starting a business or
operating an existing business. We offer a wide range of
programs and services including business advising and resources,
business loans, publications, networking and mentoring opportunities,
youth initiatives, as well as training workshops and seminars
that focus on business skill development. |
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Business
InfoSource, Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre
Business InfoSource is a trade name of
the Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre, a joint
initiative of Western Economic Diversification Canada and
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources. In total, the Centre
coordinates business information on behalf of 36 federal
and 31 provincial government departments. |
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Saskatchewan
Economic Development Association (SEDA)
Saskatchewan Economic Development Association
(SEDA) is linked directly into the issues of both rural
and urban locales in Saskatchewan via our province's most
valuable resource - its people - and their passion and commitment
to building a viable future.
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PanWest
Community Futures Network
PanWest is part of the Pan Canadian Community
Futures Network, a network of 268 Community Economic Development
offices across Canada. |
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Conseil
de la Coopération de la Saskatchewan
Aujourd’hui, tout en respectant
ses principes et ses valeurs traditionnelles, le CCS s’engage
davantage dans le développement économique
et l’expansion de coopératives dans la communauté
fransaskoise. Le CCS explore également de nouvelles
perspectives afin de mieux assurer le leadership des Fransaskoises
et Fransaskois dans le développement économique
et le secteur coopératif. |
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Enterprise
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is embarking upon a bold,
innovative new approach to economic development by creating
a special operating agency, the first of its kind in Canada,
to bring together representation from all sectors of the
economy to formulate strategy and prescribe action to propel
the province forward on a sustainable growth agenda, leading
to enhanced wealth and prosperity for Saskatchewan residents. |
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The
Canadian CED Network
CED can be defined as action by people
locally to create economic opportunities and enhance social
conditions in their communities on a sustainable and inclusive
basis, particularly with those who are most disadvantaged. |
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Saskatchewan
Council for Community Development
SCCD was formed in 1992 with a mandate
to develop Saskatchewan's agricultural and rural communities
by providing opportunities and facilitation that assist
communities in identifying their vision for the future.
The Council provides a forum for over 40 member organizations
to connect, share successes and challenges, and develop
strategies for working together to address those challenges. |
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Rural
Secretariat, Agri-Food Canada
The Rural Secretariat is a focal point
for the Government of Canada to work in partnership with
Canadians in rural and remote areas to build strong, dynamic
communities. |
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Canadian
Youth Business Foundation
The mission of CYBF is to provide start-up
financing, mentoring and educational resources that empower
young canadians 18-34 to start and grow businesses which
contribute to sustainable economic development in communities
across Canada. |
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Community & Social Economic
Development Partners
CFDCs have initiated or contributed to a host
of community economic development projects often in partnership
with other organizations - non-profit economic development groups,
other WD funded partners, provincial economic development organizations.
Each of the CFDC offices deliver programs and services that are
specific to the rural remote and northern communities they serve.
CFDCs have fostered a number of partnerships
and networks in their respective regions with organizations such
as the provincial Regional Economic Development Associations (REDAs),
community colleges, Chambers of Commerce, local Economic Development
offices in small cities and towns, and other federal, provincial
and municipal departments and non-profit groups with an interest
in seeing Saskatchewan grow economically.
Strong, vibrant communities are built by working
together. CFDCs help rural communities expand local economies
by looking at new approaches to business development, and providing
access to business resources and financial assistance. CFDCs,
through Strategic Planning, determine the role they will play
in Community and Social Economic Development in their respective
communities.
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