Are you a business owner, entrepreneur or non-profit organization who would like to speak with us? Have an economic development-related idea, project or issue? We are always interested to learn what the City of Whitehorse can do to support your initiative.
Contact the Economic Development Coordinator at [email protected]
City of Whitehorse
Recreation Grant
The City offers financial assistance to encourage volunteer community
groups and organizations to further improve and develop recreation
opportunities for Whitehorse residents
Environmental Grant
Do you have an idea that inspires our community to embrace sustainable living? Each year, we support projects that work toward sustainable goals for a health environment and quality of life in Whitehorse.
Festival and Special Event Grant
The City of Whitehorse is committed to the development and support of special community events and festival celebrations that provide vibrant and diverse community experiences for residents and visitors.
Yukon Government
Economic Development Fund
The Economic Development Fund supports projects and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Community Development Fund
The Community Development Fund (CDF) provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce supports and advocates for member businesses and organizations to contribute to the economic and social wellbeing of Whitehorse. They have available resources to support entrepreneurial development for upcoming businesses.
Yukon Chamber of Commerce
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy and representation on issues affecting businesses across the Yukon Territory. Networking and informational events like conventions and conferences facilitate two-way communication and connect businesses to the right resources for partnerships.
Yukonstruct
Yukonstruct is a non-profit society operating a makerspace and coworking space in downtown Whitehorse. They provide startup support to innovators, freelancers, developers, students, inventors and creatives to develop, launch and grow their business.
Yukon University Innovation & Entrepreneurship
This program supports innovators and entrepreneurs with funding, resources, expertise and incubation. They provide financial support, training programs and business networks to realize your business from concept to commercialization.
Association Franco-Yukonnaise
The Association Franco-Yukonnaise (AFY) is a non-profit organization that actively contributes to the vitality of the Yukon Francophonie. They provide mentoring to French-speakers who require training, entrepreneurial guidance, employment assistance and recruitment support.
dänä Näye Ventures
dänä Näye Ventures is a Yukon-based, Aboriginal Financial Institution that provides a full range of financial services to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the Yukon. They actively promote the creation of new businesses and expansion of existing ones through loan or fund programs and developmental finance.
CanNor
CanNor helps build a diversified and dynamic economy through economic development programs and skills development services to strengthen businesses, communities and Northerners.
Entreprenorth
EntrepreNorth is a project initiative that offers programming to empower Indigenous and community-based entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and livelihoods across Northern Canada. They provide business mentorship through workshops, funding, training programs and networking events.
Yukon Government Economic Development
The Yukon Government Department of Economic Development develops a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Their investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.
Economic Development
4061 4th Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
867-334-1083
[email protected]
Parks & Community Development
139 Tlingit Street
Whitehorse, YT
867-668-8325
[email protected]
Yukon Government Economic Development
303 Alexander Street
Whitehorse, YT
867-456-3803
[email protected]