If you have a business idea, Enterprise Restigouche is your first stop for business advice on developing your idea. Its main role is to act as a liaison between the business community and the various government agencies devoted to economic development.

Enterprise Restigouche's staff can inform you on government programs that are best suited for your business needs. They can also listen and provide guidance for the preparation of your business plan as well as assist you in preparing your application for financial assistance.

With the aim of stimulating Restigouche's economy, Enterprise Restigouche also organizes activities to encourage the exchange of ideas and information between economic interveners. They also produce various documents that can be most helpful to entrepreneurs.

Enterprise Restigouche's services are free of charge, confidential and are offered in both official languages.

In order to promote the establishment and/or the growth of businesses in Restigouche, the governments of Canada and New Brunswick offer a variety of very interesting programs.

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) provides personalized business guidance and financial support to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas seeking to increase competitiveness, expand sales, introduce new products or develop new businesses. Financial assistance is obtained through reimbursable interest-free contributions.

Human Resources Development Canada has several programs, which can assist in personnel recruitment and/or employee training.

At the Provincial level, Business New Brunswick also provides financial assistance for the development of good business ideas. The department offers several programs covering various aspects of entrepreneurship, namely, small business start-up, marketing and quality management. The department's programs are geared for manufacturers, processors and selected services firms and tourism operators.

The Department of Training and Employment Development can also provide several possibilities for financial assistance.

In Restigouche, other economic organizations have an important role to play in the support of economic development.

The Business Development Bank of Canada, a crown corporation, exists to promote and assist small and medium sized businesses. In addition to loans and loan guarantees, they also offer management consultation services.

Finally, the Restigouche Community Business Development Corporation is a federally funded customized lender to small businesses located within the boundaries of Restigouche County. They are also responsible for the delivery of the Provincial Entrepreneur Program, the Self-Employment Benefit (SEB) Program and the Young Entrepreneurs ConneXion Program and may also assist businesses with general business advice.