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• Upcoming Events

  1. Small Business Week October 15-21, 2017

     October 15 @ 9:00 am - October 21 @ 5:00 pm

  2. Negotiating Contracts: Get the Right Deal

     August 24 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

  3. Business Boot Camp – Hay River – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (each day)

     September 12 - September 13

  4. Stay Tuned for Small Business Week Events

     October 15 @ 9:00 am - October 21 @ 5:00 pm

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Contributions

Business Development Project Fund (BDPF)

Core BDPF

Core BDPF can be used to help fund start-up expenses, expansion, raw materials (for arts and crafts production) and short-term projects that create employment. The maximum in any 5 year period is $10,000 ($20,000 for businesses in level II communities*). Only businesses with $500,000 or less in annual revenues are eligible to apply.

BDPF Aftercare

The BDPF Aftercare can provide businesses with contribution funding to purchase accounting software or services, succession planning and business training programs. The lifetime maximum for BDPF Aftercare Funding is $3,000 ($5,000 for businesses in level II communities*).

* Level I communities include Yellowknife (including N’Dilo), Hay River, Fort Smith & Inuvik. All other NWT communities are considered level II.

Application forms can be found here.

For more information on the BDIC’s contribution program, please contact Patricia Dillon, Business Advisor at 867-767-9075 or toll free at 1-800-661-0599.