What is it?
It is a program, running up to 42 weeks, of self-employment assistance with financial support for people who are on, or who have been on Employment Insurance. Self-Employment Benefits are a tool that will help individuals to create jobs for themselves through self-employment, by providing them with various types of support during the period when they start up a business.

Click for more details on the Self Employment Benefits Program.

AEDC Executive Director Garry McKinnon presents the Atikokan Bass Classic's Jim Johnson with a prize donation of $1,000 for its annual tournament.

As a service offered by Atikokaninfo.com, the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation and the Atikokan Employment Centre, employment opportunities are  available online. Click on image to access job postings.

Designed for small business.  More than 125 hands on courses to help move your business forward.  Work at your own pace from your home or office.

The Atikokan-Quetico Logo is now available for local groups to use in their promotion of Atikokan as an outdoor tourist recreation destination. The logo is available in a variety of formats, we have provided links below for JPEG and TIFF formats.

Path of the Paddle Chapter (‘the Chapter’) is a non-profit organization working to realize a 1,000+ km canoe/kayak water trail through Northwestern Ontario. The Path of the Paddle will be part of the Trans Canada Trail and is made up of 7 unique trail segments connecting Thunder Bay to the Manitoba border.

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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

AEDC is compiling information packages for visitors.  Please drop off your promotional literature (menus, flyers, hours of operation, and upcoming events) and we will ensure your information is included.

The AEDC wishes to thank all of those who took part in the Annual General Meeting April 22. Congratulations to re-elected and newly elected board members; here is to another successful year!  Read the AEDC Annual Report 2012

Limited edition prints of White Otter Castle are now available at the AEDC office located at 214 Main Street, (corner of Main & Marks). Click for more details.