Business Links
Starting Smart:
Morden Community Development Office
- Business Development Assistance
- Site selection services
- Statistics/Demographics
- Community Contacts/Information
- Relocation packages
- Recruitment packages
- Referrals to local venture capital
- Regulatory Information
100-195 Stephen St.
Morden, MB R6M 1V3
(204) 822-5088
Toll Free: 1-877-822-5088
Fax: (204) 822-6494
cdo@mordenmb.com
Morden Business Design Guidelines - ( 2.28MB PDF Document)
The purpose of these Design Guidelines is to provide a way in which change and future growth can be accommodated in the most appropriate way. This involves planned growth that works toward a common vision for Morden. The intent is to direcct new development, alterations to heritage sites, and changes of use in general rather than specific terms. These guidelines will guide developers, design professionals, property owners and other community members as they design their projects. Click on the link above to see all the information.
Business License Regulation
If you have a home based business in the Town of Morden, or you plan on conducting business within the Town of Morden but the business will not be located in a commercially assessed property, you must obtain a Business License at the Town of Morden Civic Office. The fees are as follows:
- $35.00 per year for a hobby business, or a business conducted on a part time basis. (3 days per week).
- $75.00 per year for a full time business (4 to 7 days per week)
If your business will be located outside the limits of the Town of Morden, but will be carrying on a business within the Town of Morden, please contact the Civic Centre for more information.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Telephone (204) 822-4434
Email: tmorden@mordenmb.com
Municipal Zoning By-Laws
Questions about zoning or by-laws in the Town of Morden?
Contact:
Garry Hiebert
Director of Finance & Administration
ghiebert@mordenmb.com
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Center
The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre offers convenient, one-stop access to business information from various levels of government.
1-800-665-2019
www.cbsc.org/manitoba
Email: Manitoba@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Satellite Office – Morden & District Chamber of Commerce
Companies Office
Get on-line information and forms about Business Name Reservation & Registration Company Incorporation
1-888-246-8353 (in Manitoba)
www.gov.mb.ca/finance/cca/comp_off
Email: companies@gov.mb.ca
Workers Compensation Board
The worders compensation system is an injury and disability insurance system for workers and employers, paid for by employers. Report claims and accidents, and request clearances on-line.
Employment Manitoba Centres
Employment Manitoba addresses current and future labour market needs through partnerships with community, industry and employers groups.
www.gov.mb.ca/employment/index.html
Employment Standards
Manitoba’s Employment Standards Branch helps employees and employers define and protect their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards
Manitoba Business Start Program
The Business Start Program offers training and loan guarantees for starting a new business in Manitoba. The link contains a program description, terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and applications.
Starting a Small Business in Manitoba (PDF)
A complete guide including legal requirements for the City of Winnipeg and rural communities.
BizCoach Manitoba
A non-profit organization that provides business mentoring services to qualifying Manitoba small businesses.
http://www.bizcoachmanitoba.ca/
BizPal
An online, one-stop service for entrepreneurs that simplifies the process of finding information on business permits and licences from all levels of government.
Community Futures Heartland Development Corporation
The Community Futures Heartland offers help with:
- Business Planning Counselling
- General Loans
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
- Young Entrepreneur Loans
1-877-472-7122
www.heartlandcfdc.com
One Business, One Number
One business number to simplify your dealings with government.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/business/onenumber/index.html
Financing a Business
Manitoba Business Start Program
The Business Start Program offers training and loan guarantees for starting a new business in Manitoba. The link contains a program description, terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and applications.
Financial Assistance Programs
A comprehensive database of financial assistance programs to either start up or expand your current operation.
http://db.itm.gov.mb.ca/Databases/BRC/ProgServ.nsf/AllProg-A?openview
Financial Services Branch
Administers several programs that provide financial assistance to businesses.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/iedm/financial/index.html
Sources of Financing – Strategis
A searchable directory of Canadian financial providers; information on types of financing and tips on securing financing.
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/sof-sdf.nsf/en/h_so00000e.html
Financing Sources
Links to banks and credit unions.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/iedm/invest/busfacts/costs/sources.html
Ota Miska: Resource Manual
The Ota-Miska publication is an annual Aboriginal resource manual listing federal and provincial government departments as well as non-government organizations who provide programs and services for Aboriginal peoples.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/iedm/sbcd/otamiska.html
Taxes and Tax Incentives
Provincial Business Taxes
Tax Incentives: federal and provincial tax incentive information.
Corporate Income Tax: Effective January 1, 2007, the Manitoba government is cutting the General Corporate Income Tax Rate from 14.5% to 14%. This reduction will save Manitoba businesses $13 million annually.
Small Business Income Tax Rate: Effective January 1, 2007, the Manitoba government is cutting the Small Business Income Tax Rate from 4.5% to 3%. This reduction will save Manitoba businesses $12 million annually.
Health and Post Secondary Education Tax Levy (Payroll Tax)
TAXcess
Business now have improved acess to online services and their tax accounts. Using the new TAXcess service, businesses can securely and conveniently do the following;
- Register for payroll tax or retail sales tax,
- Apply for motive fuel tax, gasoline tax or tobacco tax licences,
- File retail sales tax and payroll tax returns,
- Pay retail sales, payroll, corporation captial, gasoline and motive fuel taxes through pre-authorized payment,
- Update business and contact information,
- Review their account details including the status of their accounts.
Businesses are able to sign up for TAXcess at http://www.gov.mb.ca/taxcess and can obtain more details on the online business service by calling 204-945-5603 or toll-free in Manitoba at 1-800-782-0318
Other taxes: check out the other taxes administered by the Taxation division of Manitoba Finance.
Federal Business Taxes:
Canada Revenue Agency : Learn about your obligations and entitlements under federal law. This section also explains the different kinds of business structures, income tax reporting and payment, payroll deductions, electronic services, GST, and how to prepare for an audit.
Agricultural Assistance
Financial Assistance Programs : This resource lists financial programs currently available to agricultural producers and rural residents of Manitoba.
New Product Development : Agricultural entrepreneurs can access a set of guidelines to follow when adding value to primary agricultural commodities. The project outlines the steps involved in developing a new food product to be processed and marketed directly on a farm.
Persons with Disabilities
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Trades
Women
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
The Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba (WECM) is a non-profit organization funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada and dedicated to helping entrepreneurial women start and grow their businesses.
Youth
Young Entrepreneurs Program : Young Entrepreneurs is designed to encourage Manitoba’s young people to start their own full-time businesses and pursue self-employment as a career choice.
Aboriginal Youth Means Business
Investing in Morden, Manitoba
Business Immigration
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business (P.N.P.B): will assist you in the immigration process. The Province of Manitoba is committed to helping you and your family settle successfully, identify business opportunities and establish your business in the province.
Business Facts
Manitoba Business Facts: facts on the many competitive costs, taxes, services and excellent quality of life in Manitoba.