The entrepreneurial ecosystem is the backbone of support for businesses across the county.
Business support professionals in the county work together to ensure entrepreneurs have access to the programs and people needed to get to the next level.
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Valley Heartland CFDC
Valley Heartland supports businesses within Lanark County by providing access to capital and support through localized financing, grant funding, learning and development and advisory.
Complimentary consultations provide guidance based on individual business financing needs and entrepreneurial strategy; deep dives to explore and evaluate core choices to translate your business ideas into a reality.
Valley Heartland Innovation Centre
The Valley Heartland Innovation Centre located in Lanark County is the region’s newly revitalized 5000 sq. ft. hub for business and economic innovation. The Centre provides a one-stop-shop for accessing capital, support, training, and a supportive environment for unconventional and actionable Economic Development projects.
Facilities include a 1,400 sq. ft. training room equipped with a 164-inch TV wall and wireless Virtual Reality, a Digital Media Lab with the latest technology to create digital media content (i.e., podcasts, videos, 360 photography), and an open collaboration lounge with modern furniture, a soundproof phone/meeting pod with built-in video conferencing and natural light.
Valley Heartland Innovation Centre
91 Cornelia St W, Smiths Falls
613-238-7002
info@valleycfdc.com
Small Business Advisory Centre (SBAC)
Are you looking to start a small business in Lanark County? Need help with questions on your existing business? If so, the SBAC is here to support you on the path to success. The Small Business Advisory Centre provides free, confidential business advisory services to small businesses, start-ups and ongoing support for existing small businesses.
Small Business Advisory Centre
613-283-0062
cjames@smallbizcentre.ca
Chamber of Commerce
Lanark County is home to three district Chamber of Commerce organizations comprised of businesses and professionals working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in Lanark County.
Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce
170 Bridge St, Carleton Place
613-257-1976
info@cpchamber.com
Perth & District Chamber of Commerce
40 Sunset Blvd, Unit #30 Perth
613-267-3200
welcome@perthchamber.com
Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce
77 Beckwith St N, Smiths Falls
613-283-1334
info@smithsfallschamber.ca
Business Improvement Associations
Lanark County is home to three Business Improvement Associations that promote downtown businesses and maintain and increase the vitality of their respective Downtown cores.
Perth Business Improvement Association
80 Gore St E, Perth
613-267-3311 ext. 2251
bia@perth.ca
Smiths Falls Downtown Business Association
77 Beckwith St N, Smiths Falls
613-283-4124 ext. 1114
dba@smithsfalls.ca
Downtown Carleton Place
136 Bridge St, Carleton Place
613-257-8049
k.murray@downtowncarletonplace.com
Community Employment Centres
Lanark County is home to three district Community Employment Centers providing Employment Ontario services that support access to training, skills development, and employment. The centres assist both job seekers and employers in navigating the various programs and services available.
ontrac Employment Resource Services
52 Abbott St N, Unit 2, Smiths Falls
613-283-6978
smithsfalls@getontrac.ca
Perth Community Employment Services (Algonquin College)
40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 102, Perth
613-267–1381 ext. 0
esperth@algonquincollege.com
Canadian Career Academy
92 Bridge St, Carleton Place
613-257-3237
cca@canadacareer.ca