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Local Services and Resources

Algonquin College Community Employment Services

Algonquin College Community Employment Services works with employers to help them find the right employees for their open positions, to assist with training costs, to offer coaching and mentorship, to provide information on government programs, to collect resumes for non-advertised positions or posting job postings, and to share human resources tools.

Email Community Employment Services

Phone: 613-735-4308

City of Pembroke resources

Economic Development Office

Our office is here to help you start, grow, or pivot your business or development. We will connect you with resources, walk you through our processes, and get you the information you need.

Email the Economic Development Office

Phone: 613-735-6821 ext. 1500

Community Improvement Plan

The City offers 10 grant programs through the Community Improvement Plan which range in dollar value and project type. Most grants are focused on commercial, industrial, or multi-use developments and buildings.

Read about each grant, as well as the application process, on our City of Pembroke Grants page.

Relevant by-laws

  • Building By-law
  • Business Licensing By-law (only for certain types of businesses)
  • Sign By-Law
    • Amendment 2014-63
  • Store Opening (Hours) By-law
  • Taxi By-law
  • Zoning By-law
    • Zoning By-law Amendments

Find a full list of our accessible by-laws on our By-laws page.

Enterprise Renfrew County

Enterprise Renfrew County's mandate is to encourage and contribute to the enterprising spirit and economic development of the County by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing companies. It is part of the Ontario Small Business Centres association, which has an e-learning platform covering a variety of topics.

Email Enterprise Renfrew County

Phone: 613-735-8224

Labour Market Group

The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and works to provide accurate and timely labour market information to employers, job seekers, and organizations that use labour market data for strategic planning purposes.

Email Labour Market Group

Phone: 613-735-4308 ext. 2843

Local Immigration Partnership

The Local Immigration Partnership Lanark and Renfrew is funded by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a department of the government of Canada, and supports the community in bringing together service providers, settlement agencies, community groups, employers, and other key municipal organizations to create a welcoming and inclusive community for newcomers.

Email Local Immigration Partnership

Phone: 613-735-4308 ext. 2878

Pembroke Business Improvement Area

The Pembroke Business Improvement Area (PBIA) represents the businesses and property owners in Pembroke's downtown core. It has a mandate to promote, maintain, and beautify downtown. All properties located within its boundaries are automatically members of the organization.

Email the PBIA

Phone: 613-629-5555

Renfrew County and District Health Unit

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit provides information on health-related questions for businesses including on food preparation, food safety, aesthetics, and other regulations.

Email the Health Unit

Phone: 613-732-3629

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation is designed to support enterprise, community-based development, and employment in Renfrew County. Supporting entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises, and community not-for-profits who are creating local economic opportunities and high quality jobs, it offers key services in the following areas: repayable small business financing; business counselling services and resources; and, access to funding for community projects and small business.

Email Community Futures

Phone: 1-833-930-5283

Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce is to be a coordinating body providing a cooperative environment to support member businesses in the quest for growth and economic success by providing leadership, education, advocacy, communication, interaction opportunities, and tangible financial benefits.

Email the Chamber

Phone: 613-732-1492

Other Useful Services and Resources

2SLGBTQIA+ Business Guide

A guide by FedDev Ontario with links and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.

Business Development Bank of Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada, or BDC, is a federally-funded organization that provides financing and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses at every stage of growth. This includes access to the right tools and resources, such as training, networking, partnerships, and more.

FedDev Ontario

FedDev Ontario works with businesses and organizations to create opportunities for clean, inclusive economic growth across Canada's most populous region. It provides funding programs, small business services, Indigenous support, and more.

Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur is the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring, and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Its internationally-recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,400 volunteer mentors.

Job sites

  • Community Employment Services Job Board
  • Job Bank
  • Labour Market Group Job Board
  • OV Jobs

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Ministry of Rural Affairs

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Ministry of Rural Affairs is committed to growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and supporting rural communities, helping to create a stronger economy for the province.

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade supports job creation, innovation, and economic growth for all Ontarians by delivering a range of programs, services, and tools to help businesses innovate and compete in today’s fast-changing global economy.

Women in Business

  • A guide by FedDev Ontario with links and resources for women entrepreneurs.

  • PARO Centre is a not-for-profit social enterprise that collaborates to empower women, strengthen small business, and promote community economic development across Ontario.

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