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Head Office/Alberta
Suite 1500
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB
T5J 4H7

Toll-free:
1-888-338-WEST
(1-888-338-9378)
Tel: (780) 495-4164
Fax: (780) 495-4557

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Western Economic Diversification Canada
Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) focus is promoting the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and advancing the interests of the region in national economic policy.

Together with western provincial governments and industry groups, WD is working to provide small businesses with information and assistance to help them grow and prosper. WD's primary client base consists of 330 000 small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Western Canada. Products and services are delivered to small businesses through an integrated network of some 100 points of service across the West, made up of Community Futures Development Corporations, the Women's Enterprise Centres, Canada Business Service Centres and Western Economic Diversification Canada offices.
    Key Activities

    Capital Services

    WD is working to improve Western small business' awareness of, and access to, financing opportunities. WD has developed industry-specific loan/investment funds in conjunction with financial institutions. It can also assist businesses in the development of sound business plans, which are often required in order to access financing.

    Business Services

    WD assists firms interested in exporting through the International Trade Personnel Program, which helps companies employ qualified graduates to work on international trade development projects. WD also helps businesses become export-ready, helps small businesses sell their products and services to government, provides business diagnostic and planning services, and simplifies and streamlines regulations affecting small businesses.

    Alliances

    Help is provided in establishing industry alliances to improve competitiveness, promoting community economic development in the rural areas through Community Futures Development Corporations, encouraging urban development, and developing new private and public sector partnerships to streamline delivery systems for small businesses.

    See the Key Contacts section for the WD office nearest you.
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Author: Industry Portfolio Office
Date of Publication: 2001-04-04		   Important notices and disclaimers
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