Rainy River Future Development Corporation

Business Planning And Development


Description
Works to create jobs and improve the commercial and industrial base
  • Provides assistance and coaching with business plans, including cash flow forecasting
  • Offers research and information on topics such as basic start-up, expansion, export readiness, market research and marketing strategies and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) guidelines
  • Offers training seminars geared to small businesses
Business Assistance Loans and Consulting
  • Provides financial assistance for business development through loans, equity investments and loan guarantees (to a maximum of $150,000 per business)
  • Provides technical counselling and advice to area businesses
  • Offers business consulting and planning
  • Provides a business library including research assistance and computer access
Eligibility
Individuals aged 16 years of age and older
Residency Requirements: East to Mine Centre, North to Nestor Falls, West to Rainy River/USA border
Application Process
Call or email to book appointment
Documents Required
Call for information
Office
807-274-3276 - or 807-274-5484
Fax
807-274-6989
Web Site
https://www.rrfdc.on.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
601 Mowat Ave
2nd Fl
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1Z2
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Charles Speirs, Business Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-274-3276
Executive Director
Angela Halvorsen Smith
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
October 22, 2025
Address
601 Mowat Ave, 2nd Fl
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1Z2
Locate on Mowat Ave at 1st St E
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible - Elevator to 2nd floor
Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Fort Frances
  • Rainy River District