Aboriginal Contract Guarantee Instrument (ACGI)
ACGI provides products and
services to assist qualified Aboriginal contractors in obtaining the
surety-bonding that is often required by private and public sector
organizations when
awarding contracts.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ecd
Tel: 800-567-9604 TTY: 866-553-0554
(Under
“Economic Development” click on “Programs and Services,” then scroll down and click on “Aboriginal Contract Guarantee
Instrument (ACGI)”)
British Columbia Institute of
Technology
BCIT offers a range of programs that could help you improve or develop the skills needed to organize and implement a
successful business through the Aboriginal Venture Program.
www.bcitventure.com/aboriginalventure
Canada Business Service Centers
Canada Business
Service Centres provide business support ranging from business
information through business advice, counselling, and workshops. These
listings will help find
a Canada Business Service Centre near you. http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/businessservicecentres/
Community Economic Development Program
This program contributes to the
establishment and operation of 505 Community Economic Development
Organizations across Canada. These organizations provide a range of
planning, financial and
training services Tribal councils, First Nations and Inuit communities.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ecd
(Under “Economic Development,” click on “Programs and Services,” scroll down and click on “Community Economic Development
Program.”)
Federal Government
Website that offer a broad range of valuable programs and services to help you do business abroad.
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/OtherServices.jsp
Government Electronic
Tendering Service (GETS)/MERX
GETS is an online system that advertises contracting opportunities. Operated by an independent contractor, the
system is better known as MERX.
www.contractscanada.gc.ca
www.merx.com
Tel: 800-964-MERX (6379)
Protecting Personal Information from Identity Theft
Identity theft is a
growing concern for businesses. By law, businesses must protect the
personal information collected from customers and use it only for
approved purposes. For
information on applicable laws and tips on how to protect client
information, visit the Web sites listed below.
(Office of the
Privacy Commissioner of Canada)
www.privcom.gc.ca
SourceCan
A business portal which provides your organization with business
opportunities and the tools needed to conduct business on the web.
www.sourcecan.com
Zeromillion.com
Encourages and supports entrepreneurial endeavors internationally.
A variety of resources are available online.
http://www.zeromillion.com/
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