Atikokan Economic Development Corporation Services
AEDC's Business Development Services encompass three core areas: advisory, mentoring, workshops, and planning for new and existing businesses. The organization offers comprehensive support through Lending Services (loans up to $150,000 for startups, expansion, and capital), and Community Economic Development (grant assistance and project support).
Business Development Services
Business support, mentoring, and planning services for residents of Atikokan, Upsala, and local First Nations communities starting or running small businesses.
Northern Ontario Women's Program
A Northern Ontario initiative supporting women entrepreneurs through free workshops, business development, and export guidance, helping double women-owned businesses by 2025.
Upcoming Events
Rum Ragged - April 25, 2025
Electric Vehicle Show - May 11, 2025
Businesses Started
Businesses Maintained
Jobs Created
Jobs Maintained
Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures are Community Futures Development Corporations and Community Business Development Corporations (CFDCs/CBDCs) that provide their communities with a variety of services including business development loans, technical support, training and information. In addition to the business development component, CFDCs/CBDCs involve themselves in a wide array of community initiatives, including strategic planning processes, research and feasibility studies, and the implementation of a diverse range of community economic development (CED) projects.
Tourism Atikokan
Atikokan is a fun, family-friendly community that takes pride in what it is, and never tries to present itself as something it cannot be, or does not wish to be. Though easily accessible, Atikokan retains a sense of remoteness and basks in the tranquility and relaxation that can only be found away from the big lights of the city. It relishes its small-town charm, and its ability to exceed everyday expectations.
We’re only too happy to have you here, whether it’s for a day, for a week, or a lifetime. We are the Canoeing Capital of Canada. We are the Gateway to Quetico Provincial Park. We are Naturally Wild
The CFDC of AEDC is a local, not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. With financial assistance from the Government of Canada through FedNor, we offer a variety of products and services to promote small business growth, and community economic development.