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Presentation to Human Resources Association of NB Fredericton Chapter March, 2007. ACOA’s Business Focus. Manufacturing IT ( product development) R&D ( Commercializable) Tourism ( mktg/activities) Aquaculture Specialized service to business. Enterprise Development. Priorities:
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Presentation to Human Resources Association of NB Fredericton ChapterMarch, 2007
ACOA’s Business Focus • Manufacturing • IT ( product development) • R&D ( Commercializable) • Tourism ( mktg/activities) • Aquaculture • Specialized service to business
Enterprise Development • Priorities: • Innovation • Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Development • Marketing and Trade - exporting • Tourism – such as marketing activities • 2 main programs : • 1. Business Development Program • 2. Atlantic Innovation Fund
BDP • Repayable Interest-free contributions • Non secured • 50% startups, expansions • 75% marketing (inc HR) • 75% innovation/product dev. (inc HR) • 75% productivity and business skills (inc HR)
Canada/New Brunswick Business Service Centre1-800-668-1010 • www.canadabusiness.gc.ca • e-business, exporting, financing, R&D, marketing, suppliers • federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations; • online tools: Interactive Business Planner, Small Business Workshop, Business Start-up Assistant;
Partnerships • Work with Enterprise Fredericton • Southwest Community Business Dev. Corp. • BDC, Commercial Banks and Credit Unions • Other federal and provincial depts such as NRC- IRAP, BNB, Post Sec. Education Training Labour
Contact info:1800-561-4030ACOA NB Southwest District Office452-3135Merci/Thank you!