Municipality of the County of Inverness

Business Resources

The Municipality of the County of Inverness is committed to developing an environment of growth conducive to supporting creativity, entrepreneurship, investment and business.

Businesses and companies looking to either locate or start up in Inverness County have access to a suite of resources and programs that will provide them with the competitive advantage they need to succeed.

Federal Government

Federal Government

Information for businesses on steps in starting a business, tax and tariff requirements, permits and regulations, intellectual property and copyright, and how to fund or incorporate a business, hire employees and more.

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Provincial Government

Provincial Government

Nova Scotia is creating one of the most competitive and business-friendly environments in Canada. We’re clearing the way for sustainable private sector growth to make this province a more attractive place to do business and encourage entrepreneurship. The Department of Business is a new, lean central agency focused on creating the right conditions for the private sector to grow the economy and create jobs.

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Cape Breton Partnership

Cape Breton Partnership

The Cape Breton Partnership is a private sector driven, economic development organization that brings together the considerable knowledge, skills and experience of Cape Breton area business and community leaders to build a vision for growth and prosperity.

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The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is a business development organization that promotes, improves, and protects trade and commerce; and in so doing, ensures that the Strait Area is one of the best regions in which to invest, live, work and conduct business.

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

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NSBI

NSBI

At Nova Scotia Business Inc. we are working towards a strong, thriving and globally competitive Nova Scotia through attracting global investment to create new jobs across the province and working with companies in all communities to be more successful exporters.

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Innovacorp

Innovacorp

Innovacorp is an early stage venture capital organization based in Halifax and is looking to change the face of business in Nova Scotia. By providing early-stage funding and hands-on business advisory services, tailored to meet the unique – and evolving – needs of each of the promising technology companies.

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CBDC InRIch

CBDC InRich

At CBDC InRich we assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs. Since 1981, InRich CBDC has been providing valuable business development services to both Inverness and Richmond Counties on beautiful Cape Breton Island. We are proud of our clients and their accomplishments, assisting over 1,400 businesses with start-up and expansions, supporting many various sectors and industries to grow and prosper.

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