Starting a Business
Why Winkler is a Great Choice for Your New Business
With excellent access to global markets and business service providers, Winkler is host to a diverse range of manufacturers who ship products throughout Canada and export to countries around the world. This makes Winkler the ideal City to open your new business.
Heartland Community Futures
Community Futures Heartland provides a variety of business and community development services to the region such as business planning assistance, repayable loans, support for community development initiatives, project support and training opportunities.
Community Futures Heartland is a not-for-profit corporation run by a volunteer board of directors.
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Starting a Home Based Business
If you are starting your business out of your home, you will need to have a valid Home Occupation Permit. The Home Occupation Permit is in lieu of paying a Business Tax. This Permit is valid in the City of Winkler.
If you would like more information on Home Occupations please view section 4.8 Home Occupations in our Zoning By-Law.