Resources for Producers

This page is a collection of resources and ideas that can help a small business or a local producer (people who contribute to their livelihood by making or producing goods and services) 
 
The page includes places to sell your work, resources for artists, funding opportunities, and resources for small business.    Please share with us links that continue to build these resources and ideas that support local livelihood opportunities.

Online Resources

OMAFRA's Guide to Food Processing This resource provides information and links about everything you need to know about processing...   direct link
Food Safety Training This document provides information about classes and certification testing.  Food Safety Training...   direct link
Region of Waterloo Arts Fund This Fund is intended for visual, performance and literary art in Waterloo Region.   direct link
Etsy Etsy is an online network for the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods.   direct link
Frederick Street Art Walk The Art Walk is a well established and trafficked event in November where local artists are...   direct link
Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists KWSA is an organization that brings artists together, offers monthly meetings with guest speakers...   direct link
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery KWAG offers programs for children, youth, adults and teachers.  It is also a potential venue to...   direct link
Little City Farm Little City Farm offers educational workshops on urban agriculture, homesteading and crafting...   direct link
Waterloo Potters' Workshop This workshop offers sales, classes and events.   direct link
Craft Ontario Craft Ontario (formerly the Ontario Crafts Council) is a not-for-profit service organization that...   direct link
Kitchener -Waterloo Woodworking and Craft Centre This centre is a space to practice woodworking, use tools and learn from experienced wood workers...   direct link
The Button Factory This community organization in uptown Waterloo, among other things, offers workshops and seminars...   direct link
Guide to Starting an Artisian and Craft Business in Ontario This document is a practical guide provided by the provience of Ontario.   direct link
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies A large network which is "focused on creating real prosperity by connecting leaders, spreading...   direct link
Canadian Youth Business Foundation this program provides resources, mentoring, networking and programs for people ages 18-39 starting...   direct link
Summer Company Summer Company is a government program that provides grants for students of $3000 to start a summer...   direct link
Self Employment Ontario Works This Lutherwood program offers self employment supports for people on Ontario Works.   direct link
ACE Hosted by Lutherwood, this program offers employment services for people with disabilities...   direct link
Self Help Business Resources Hosted by the Small Business Centre, this webpage offers self help tools and resources for...   direct link
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre provides a variety of resources to individuals preparing...   direct link
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