Tools and Resources
Business Directory
Community Futures Centre West and AlbertFirst.com have partnered to provide you with this comprehensive business directory that can help you quickly find out information about other Alberta businesses. You can search the directory using criteria such as business name, city or town, industry type and/or product service details.
The directory also contains detailed listings, statistics, profiles and opportunities about key businesses, industry sectors, regions and communities throughout Alberta.
Use this search tool:
- As a business-to-business tool
- For competitive intelligence on our regional marketplace
- To assist you in choosing a business location
- For import substitution
- To develop alliances
- Or simply to find a supplier of products and services that you need.
Click here to access or register in the AlbertaFirst.com directory.
Resource Centre and Library
Our Resource Centre offers a wealth of information on topics such as:
- Demographics and statistics
- Community information
- Business profiles
- Self Counsel books
- Financial and time management
- Marketing and promotion
- Customer service
- Importing/exporting
- Business planning
- Careers
- Government programs and services
A computer is available for public use.
Through our office you can also access the resources of The Business Link in Edmonton, a service provided in part by the Canada Business Service Centre Network.
To reserve library time or time on the computer, please contact us.
Online Business Tools and Information
- AboutCom Small Business Information in Canada
- Alberta's Training for Excellence Corporation (ATEC)
- Business Owners Tool Kit
- The Small Business Knowledge Base
- Interactive Business Planner
- Workink
- Cochrane Biz Connection
- Resources for Employers (recruitment, retention, training, etc)