Other Support Organizations

Other Support Organizations

PEI Connectors

PEI Connectors is an initiative of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce. It works to sustain Prince Edward Island’s economic growth by offering support services to businesses owned and operated by immigrants. The initiative also connects new Islanders and new graduates to business and community leaders in order to grow professional networks and expand career opportunities on the Island.

PEI Connectors offers services at no cost in English, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Persian to encourage connections and provide necessary resources to jobseekers and entrepreneurs.

Phone: 902-628-2000

Website: https://www.peiconnectors.ca/ 

Startup Zone

Startup Zone 

The Startup Zone accelerates new startups or existing businesses by connecting them with the space, resources, and supports they need to grow. 

Phone: 902-566-4213

Website: https://startupzone.ca/

LaunchPadPEI

LaunchPad PEI is a major partner in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Prince Edward Island. They utilize integral connections to support startups and network as partners to offer programming and services that can help companies overcome challenges and further develop their businesses in PEI. 

Phone: 1-902-368-6300

Website: https://launchpadpei.com/ 

PEI Business Women’s Association

The Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association (PEIBWA) is a dynamic network of women entrepreneurs and business professionals from across PEI. A member-based not-for-profit organization, PEIBWA’s mandate is to educate, empower and inspire PEI women to succeed in their business endeavours.

Phone: 902-887-3171

Website: https://peibwa.org/

Central Development Corporation

Central Development Corporation exists to foster a strong economic environment in Central PEI, which supports businesses, nurtures community growth and encourages new investment in the region. 

Phone: 902-887-3400

Website: https://centraldevelopmentcorp.com/

Community Business Development Corporations

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs. There are three CBDC's in PEI, CBDC Central Prince Edward Island, CBDC PEI East, and CBDC West Prince Ventures Ltd. Each CBDC covers a different geographic region of PEI. Use the Find My CBDC option on CBDC's website to find the CBDC closest to you.

Phone: 1-888-303-2232

Website: https://www.cbdc.ca/en