Economic Development Links

South Central Community Futures Development Corporation

With offices located in Assiniboia and Moose Jaw, SCCFDC is a locally operated non-profit corporation which assists with community economic development and business development initiatives.

Saskbiz

This site provides comprehensive economic and quality of life information for communities and regions in Saskatchewan.

Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Department of Rural Development

Provides financial assistance, community economic development, small business development, along with a number of other available services. Rural Development offers services and funding support to the Red Coat REDA.

The Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation

A provincial crown corporation, provides a full range of business financing services including debt, contracts, financing, equity, and guarantees. Emphasis is on partnering with private sector sources of capital, and on community participation in projects.

SOCO facilitates economic growth in Saskatchewan through investment in viable businesses and in infrastructure which supports the development of business. It makes loan and equity investments in businesses that meet its investment criteria.

Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food

Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food fosters commercially viable, self-sufficient and sustainable agriculture and food industry through partnerships with farmers, industry and government. They provide specialized programs and services and leading edge information technology.

The Crown Investment Corporation

The CIC co-ordinates and evaluates economic growth and diversification opportunities and administers loans and investments of the former SEDCO.

Government of Canada

Managing for Business Success

Canada's Small Business Support Network. Canada's most comprehensive source of small business advice and support services.

Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre

This site provides a wide variety of business-related topics to those interested in starting a new business, exploring the world of export markets, obtaining market statistics and financing opportunities for new or existing businesses.

Western Economic Diversification

Western Economic Diversification helps Western Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through business planning and development, accessing capital, export or trade development, selling to government markets, and providing you with information on government programs and services.

Schoolnet

is a joint initiative of the Federal Government, through Industry Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, through Saskatchewan Education, in cooperation with other levels of government, schools, school divisions, other educational institutions, libraries and community interest groups. The Community Access Program was developed to assist rural and remote communities to establish affordable public access to the Internet and to develop the skills to use it effectively.

At Work In Rural Communities

Schoolnet is a directory of Government of Canada programs and services, especially put together for Canadians in rural and remote communities. It is part of the federal government's rural initiative, called the Canadian Rural Partnership.

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada promotes the development, adaptation and competitiveness of the agriculture and agri-food sector through policies, programs and services most appropriately provided by the federal government.