Small businesses make big contributions to the NWT economy

YELLOWKNIFE (October 15, 2012) -- Small Business Week is October 14-20 and celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs and small businesses across Canada and the Northwest Territories.

“NWT entrepreneurs are innovative, resourceful and hardworking, while managing to keep on top of an ever-changing business climate,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay. “Small Business Week gives us an opportunity to thank and celebrate the contributions and achievements of NWT entrepreneurs. They play a key role in employing residents, supplying necessary goods and services, and keeping our economy strong.”

The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is hosting several seminars on a range of topics including starting your own business, recruiting employees, and preparing business plans.

By providing support for Small Business Week events and through programs such as the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy and organizations such as the Community Futures Development Corporations and the NWT Business Development and Investment Corporation, the GNWT is providing support to small businesses, which strengthens and diversifies the economy, a major priority of the 17^th Legislative Assembly.
 

For more information, contact:

Alayna Ward
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Industry, Tourism and Investment
Government of the Northwest Territories
(867) 920-8696