Government Partners

Enterprise Central | Community Economic Development Agency
3662 Route 102 Islandview, New Brunswick, Canada E3E 1G2
Tel.: (506) 443-0333 • Fax: (506) 443-0343

The Enterprise Network of agencies is supported by a number of federal, provincial and municipal government agencies. They provide the framework, policy direction, support programs and funding for each of the 15 Enterprise Agencies across New Brunswick, including Enterprise Central NB.

Main Funding Partners

Federal

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is the lead federal government department in the Enterprise Network. ACOA is the federal government department responsible for helping to build economic capacity in the Atlantic Provinces by working with the people of the region - in their communities, through their institutions and with their local and provincial governments and businesses - to create jobs and enhance earned incomes.

Provincial

Business New Brunswick
www.gnb.ca/bnb-enb

Business New Brunswick (BNB) is the lead provincial government department in the Enterprise Network. BNB generates economic prosperity by partnering with stakeholders to develop opportunities for growth, innovation and globalization. Through encouraging investment, helping businesses export, creating new opportunities in the film industry and reaching out to immigrants, BNB is making a difference in communities across the province.

Regional Development Corporation
www.gnb.ca/0096/index-e.asp

The Regional Development Corporation's (RDC) ongoing role is to provide overall coordination and management services for all federal-provincial agreements related to regional economic development. The Corporation staff works closely with federal and provincial entities involved in economic development in order to coordinate and address issues related to a particular sector, industry or region. The RDC provides financial support to Enterprise Agencies for operational costs and funding of non-commercial projects.

Department of Post-Secondary Education & Training
www.gnb.ca/ted-fde/indexe.htm

The Department of Post-Secondary Education & Training supports the Enterprise Network with regional labour market profiles, support of community and regional planning and workforce development. It also funds labour force development programs identified by Enterprise Agencies.

Other Partners

Federal

Community Business Development Corporations
www.cbdc.ca

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) stimulate private sector employment in rural Atlantic Canada through business financing, counselling and advisory services to small businesses. They provide business loans, administer the Self-Employment Benefit Program and offer other business support services.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
www.nb.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's (HRSDC) mission is to enable Canadians to participate fully in the workplace and the community. HRSDC provides support to Enterprise Agencies in the provision of labour market, workplace and social information. At the regional level, it also provides programs and services that help in labour force, economic and social development.

Provincial

Agriculture, Fisheries & Aquaculture
www.gnb.ca/afa-apa/Index.htm

Agriculture, Fisheries & Aquaculture plays a key role in supporting economic development in key economic sectors, such as farming, the fishery and fish-farming.

Natural Resources & Energy
www.gnb.ca/0078/index-e.asp

Natural Resources & Energy supports forestry, mining and energy development across New Brunswick.