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.

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

The AEDC congratulates the Atikokan Bass Classic on another successful tournament. Winners were Kevin Rissanen (Atikokan) and Cory Nephin (Geraldton, formerly of Atikokan) with a two-day catch of 42.64 lbs.  The local talent was incredible this year, with 4 of the top 5 finishing teams from Atikokan.

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.

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

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.

What is it?
Funding (normally maximum $5,000) for local projects that have definite economic development value.

Who can use it?
Organizations & groups in Atikokan, Upsala, Seine River & Lac La Croix.

When?
Applications will be reviewed on September 30th.

If you, or your group, are interested please contact us for further details.

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.

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