Chamber Resources
Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC)
The Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) represents a membership of all Chambers of Commerce in Northwestern Ontario. Their non-partisan stance and strong grassroots support from over 2,000 Northwestern Ontario business makes NOACC "The Voice of Business in Northwestern Ontario.". The Resolutions approved by the NOACC membership speak directly to the Provincial Government of Ontario and the Federal Government of Canada. Resolutions cover the top areas of priority for business in Northwestern Ontario including economic issues such as forestry, transportation, regulations and access to capital.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
The OCC, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, is a non partisan and non profit organization founded in 1911 whose primary role is to provide a voice to businesses throughout the province. The OCC provides a forum to express views and develop policies with the goal of shaping provincial government policy development in order to encourage a prosperous business climate in Ontario.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC)
Since 1925, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been the largest, most influential advocate for business in Canada. Founded with the aim of creating a strong, unified voice for Canadian business and a set of values from which policies encouraging prosperity would emerge, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce continues to be the only voluntary, non-political association that has an organized grass roots affiliate in every federal riding. As the national leader is public policy advocacy on business issues, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's mission is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits, not only business, but all Canadians.
Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association (NWOTA)
NWOTA is an advocate for sound management and fair usage of Ontario's natural resources; an advocate for the tourism industry and tourism values in Northwestern Ontario. NWOTA acts as a collective body of businesses and associations with a vested interest in promoting and encouraging visitors to Northwestern Ontario.
Ontario's Sunset Country Travel Association
Northwest Ontario's Sunset Country Travel Association represents 298 resorts, lodges, campgrounds, hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts, so you know you'll be able to find the perfect place to stay. They also represent over 170 retail and service businesses ready to provide you with the goods and services you will need during your stay. When you are ready to find out more, they're here to help you get started on your dream vacation to Canada's wilderness back country.
Town of Fort Frances
Visit their web-site for information on town services and department contacts.
Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC)
The RRFDC is a membership driven, non-profit, community based corporation governed by a Board of Directors. Working to create jobs and improve the commercial and industrial base of the Rainy River District they offer a variety of services to the community. The RRFDC can help you find fair and equitable business partnerships, help your business communicate with a larger market and provide community learning for businesses and entrepreneurs.
FedNor
FedNor invests more than $45 million a year directly into programs and services which bring economic benefit to northern communities. An additional $18 million is flowed through the provincial network of Community Futures Development Corporations, strategically located throughout Northern and rural southern Ontario.
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Regional Economic Development Branch
With expertise in key economic sector, including tourism, mining, forest products, agriculture, business/industry and aboriginal economic development, as well as community development and health/social, area teams support the development of a healthy, competitive and sustainable northern economy.
