Connect with business associations, recruitment services and local resources to support your business in Port Colborne.
Business Improvement Areas
The Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Main Street BIA represent businesses and property owners within their respective geographic areas. They support local businesses through promotion, events and improvements to their business districts.
Contact the appropriate BIA to find out how it can support your new or existing business.
What is a BIA?
A BIA is an organized group of property owners and businesses within a specified geographic area that join together, upon approval of the municipality, to organize, finance and carry out physical improvements and promote economic development in their designated area.
Each BIA has a board of management which is an organization set up to provide business promotion and improvement functions.
To learn more about the organizations, visit:
Port Colborne Downtown BIA Port Colborne Main Street BIA
Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce
The Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce supports and advocates for its business members. Membership provides access to networking, promotional opportunities, events and member benefits.
Visit the Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce supports businesses and organizations across Niagara through advocacy, resources and opportunities to connect.
Visit the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce for more information.
PC Works
PC Employment Works offers a variety of free recruitment services for employers and job seekers in the Niagara region to help develop lasting professional connections. Their recruitment services for employers include:
- Job Board to advertise your current openings
- On-site and Virtual Job Fairs hosted by us to connect Employers and Job Seekers
- Training and Placement Financial Incentives for Employers who hire PC Works Job Seekers
- Grant money for skills and training upgrading for your employees through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Contact them at 905-834-3629 to learn more or visit PC Works
Port Colborne Public Library
Perhaps you're just starting out and need access to a computer, the internet, photocopying and scanning, or a quiet space to write your business plan? The library and all of its knowledgeable and kind staff is waiting to help you.
Stop by today at 310 King Street, reach them by phone 905-834-6512, or visit the Port Colborne Library in person.