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Business support is available in the Township of Muskoka Lakes and the neighbouring communities. Below is a list of business resources available:

If you are thinking about locating your business in the Township or expanding an existing business, Township staff are available to assist you and answer your questions.

Business Support

Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Website: www.muskokalakeschamber.ca

Telephone: 705-762-5663

The Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce is located in Bala and offers your business the opportunity to be promoted in the community. The Chamber is open year round in Muskoka Lakes. The Chamber of Commerce also runs two information centres during the summer months, one at Windsor Park in Bala and one on Lock Street in Port Carling.

Muskoka Futures

Website: www.muskokafutures.ca

Telephone: 1-800-414-6570

Muskoka Futures is a Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) which supports community economic development and empowers entrepreneurs to succeed by offering experienced guidance and financial investment in their ventures.

Muskoka Small Business Centre

Website: www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca

Telephone: 705-646-9021

This centre is the number one leader in business information for Muskoka, providing support to new and existing local businesses.

FedNor

Website: www.fednor.gc.ca

FedNor is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario. FedNor works with businesses and community partners to build a stronger Northern Ontario.

Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities

The Township of Muskoka Lakes has advertising/sponsorship opportunities available which include:

Health Hub LCD screen

Advertising space is now available on the LCD TV Screen at the Port Carling Health Hub. All proceeds go to the Port Carling Health Hub.

Health Hub LCD Screen Advertising Form

Bala & Port Carling Arena

For more information on how to advertise your business in the Bala or Port Carling Arena, contact Greig Young, Arena Manager at 705-762-5390.

4' X 8' Advertising Sign (Arena Walls) - $290.70/year (taxes included)

Olympia Advertising - $969.00/year (taxes included)

Centre Ice Logos - $1,208.70/year per logo (taxes included)

Ice Logos (all other areas) - $606.90/year, per logo (taxes included)

Muskoka Lakes Community Guide

Advertising space is available in the Muskoka Lakes Community Guide.

Muskoka Lakes Community Guide Advertising Form

Tourism Organizations

Muskoka Tourism

Website: www.discovermuskoka.ca 

Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency is a not-for-profit membership association funded by both the District of Muskoka and the private sector. Muskoka Tourism provides three main services: Visitor Services, Membership Services and Marketing Services.

Regional Tourism Organization 12 – Explorers' Edge

Website: www.rto12.ca and www.explorersedge.ca

Regional tourism organization serving Muskoka, Parry Sound, Algonquin Park, Almaguin Highlands and Loring-Restoule.

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  • Product development
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Funding and Grant Programs

Regional Programs

  • Muskoka Futures - Community Futures Development Corporation (CDFCs) supports community economic development by helping rural communities strengthen and diversify their economies. Muskoka Futures aims to attract talent, capital, expertise and knowledge.
  • Pay It Forward Muskoka (through the District of Muskoka) is based on community development and social assistance.

Provincial Programs

The Ontario Government has a large list of grant and loan programs. These are available for a variety of business sectors. Information about these programs is on the Small Business Access website.

Federal programs

The Government of Canada has a number of financial incentive programs for businesses. Information about these programs is on the Canada Business Network website.

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