Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Program Overview
The Competitiveness Consulting Rebate provides small and medium sized companies engaged in manufacturing, innovative technologies, resource processing, transportation, distribution and their first line suppliers with a rebate of 50% of the cost of business competitiveness consulting. Eligible projects will focus on and measure increased productivity, revenues, profitability and job creation for operations located with the Northern Development Initiative Trust region.
Benefits for Business:
- Customized consulting to suit unique business requirements
- Support to identify and select regional and national consultants with a verified track record of competitiveness consulting expertise
- Access program directly through Northern Development if business has identified a qualified consultant or needs direct help to identify a qualified consultant
- Alternatively, access the program through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Consulting with a select consultant roster
- No requirement to be a client of the BDC
- Ability to finance consulting contract through the BDC
- Direct payment to reimburse the business owner within weeks of receiving verified completion of the consulting services contract
Objective
To directly support central and northern BC manufacturers, innovators, processors, and their suppliers to grow their businesses, implement world-class business practices, become more competitive in the global market and create economic benefit for the region.
How to Apply
Please contact Northern Development for more information and to determine eligibility.
Renata King
Regional Director, Business Development
Northern Development Initiative Trust
300 - 1268 Fifth Avenue
Prince George, BC V2L 3L2
(250) 561-2525
email: renata@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
If you may be seeking financing or are an existing BDC client, please contact your nearest BDC office.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Prince George
177 Victoria Street, Suite 150
Prince George, BC V2L 5R8
(250) 561-5323
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Terrace
3233 Emerson Street
Terrace, BC V8G 5L2
(250) 615-5300
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Fort St. John
10230 – 100th Street, Suite 7
Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Y9
(250) 787-0622
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Kamloops
205 Victoria Street,
Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1
(250) 851-4900
