Business Support

There are a number of business support organizations and human resource development agencies to assist you in developing your business and getting the needed training for your staff.

Quinte Economic Development Commission

The Quinte Economic Development Commission is a regional economic development office representing the City of Quinte West, the City of Belleville and the Municipality of Brighton. The QEDC is committed to supporting existing companies in our community, as well as to marketing and promotion of our community on behalf of our member municipalities to attract new companies to the region. Visit the QEDC website for more information.

Trenval Business Development Corporation

Trenval Business Development Corporation has been assisting small businesses in the region since 1987, investing more than $13 million in small businesses. More than 3,000 jobs have been created through loans, advisory services and the Self-Employment Benefit Program in coordination with Service Canada. Visit the Trenval Business Development Corporation website for more information.

Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre

The Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre is the entrepreneurial professional training arm of Loyalist College established in the early 1990s. It has gained a reputation as one of the most respected training and development centres in Ontario. It offers a wide range of human resource consulting, information technology, and training services to Federal and Provincial government agencies, municipalities, businesses, manufacturers, retailers and others. Visit the Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre website for more information.

Small Business Centre

The Small Business Centre provides valuable resources, tools and no-cost consultations to assist entrepreneurs in starting up their own businesses and also assists businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. The Small Business Centre is located at the Quinte Business Development Centre, Loyalist College. Visit the Small Business Centre website for more information.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) administers federal government employment programs and operates local employment centres. The Quinte West Office located at 50 Dundas Street West provides employment services, labour market information, grants and contribution programs for employers and employment benefits services. Visit the HRSDC website for more information.

Job Connect

Job Connect provides assistance to youth 16 to 24 to find employment opportunities while helping employers reduce costs associated with training a new employee. Job Connect also registers job vacancies and assists employers in finding the right person for the job. Visit the Job Connect website for more information.

Quinte Manufacturers Association

The Quinte Manufacturers Association (QMA) consists of local industry leaders and provides a forum for discussing and addressing issues common to all manufacturers in the Greater Bay of Quinte Region. Visit the Quinte Manufacturers Association website for more information.

Quinte Home Builders Association

The voice of the residential construction industry in the Quinte area, the Quinte Home Builders Association is a great organization with dedicated hard-working individuals helping to promote the professionalism of its members to the community. Visit the Quinte Home Builders Association website for more information.

Quinte Construction Association

The Quinte Construction Association is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1948 to better serve the needs of the construction industry in the Quinte and surrounding areas. Visit the Quinte Construction Association website for more information.

Community Development Council of Quinte

The Community Development Council of Quinte is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes the planning and provision of health and social services to ensure residents of the Quinte community are provided with the necessities of life and an opportunity to improve their quality of life. Visit the Community Development Council of Quinte website for more information.

Business Development Bank of Canada

The Business Development Bank of Canada provides financial solutions and customized services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs at every stage of their business development. The BDC also offers subordinated financing and capital risk financing. The nearest BDC is located at the Business Development Centre in Belleville, Ontario. Visit the BDC website for more information.