March 24, 2011
Manitoba Cuts Red Tape with Launch of More Single-window Access for Business Information and Services
– – –New Manitoba Business Gateway Site in Notre Dame de Lourdes will Boost Economic Development: Bjornson
NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES--Manitoba is moving forward on reducing government red tape by providing more access to business information and services in both urban and rural locations,” Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson said, while opening a new Manitoba Business Gateway site here today.
The Manitoba Business Gateway provides single-window access and referrals to a wide array of businesses, and employment information and services including business starts; permits and licences; financial programs; business planning, recruiting and training; managing employees, business expansion and growth; exporting and more.
“So far we have set up Manitoba Business Gateways in Brandon, St. Boniface and St-Pierre-Jolys to support entrepreneurs and businesses in their efforts to become more innovative and competitive. Today, we are opening another site in Notre Dame de Lourdes as part of our plan to expand such services in Bilingual Service Centres and other urban and rural locations of Manitoba,” said Bjornson.
“Rural entrepreneurs often look for support or new ideas on improving their businesses and when these can be found right in your backyard, so to speak, without the hassle of running to a bigger commercial centre, everyone is a winner. Time, money and energy are saved and even the environment profits from it – less gas emissions,” said Diane Bazin, manager, Community Development Network.
Building upon the existing services of the Bilingual Service Centres, the Business Gateways will enhance the capacities of the centres’ staff by providing them additional knowledge and tools to effectively and efficiently help businesses and employers become more successful, said Bjornson. Bilingual support will also be provided for other Manitoba Business Gateways being set up outside of the Bilingual Service Centres.
“We know businesses are concerned about the impact of red tape on their business operations. Manitoba Business Gateways will help entrepreneurs and employers cut through red tape and become more efficient and competitive by providing cost-effective and efficient services,” the minister added.
The establishment of Manitoba Business Gateway sites within the Bilingual Service Centres will also provide increased access to French-language services including services for entrepreneurs who have recently immigrated to Manitoba.
The Manitoba Business Gateways will also provide businesses with improved access to the province’s growing online services including the Manitoba Business Portal, Manitoba BizPaL, Online Name Reservation and TAXcess.
More information on Manitoba’s business and employment services, including Manitoba Business Gateway, is available at www.manitoba.ca/business.
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