Year of the Entrepreneur Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

According to Industry Canada, entrepreneurs create about 130,000 new companies every year in Canada. The government supports small businesses through programs and services to stimulate economic growth, create more jobs for Canadians and help businesses compete and succeed in the global marketplace. The government's designation of 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur marks a new phase in Canada's Economic Action Plan and builds on the steps the government has already taken to help entrepreneurs.

Saskatchewan today joined with the Canadian Federation Independent Business (CFIB) and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) to declare 2011 the Year of the Entrepreneur. This declaration coincides with the CFIB's 40th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of the CYBF.

The Conference Board of Canada forecasts that Saskatchewan will lead the country with a growth rate of 3.9 per cent, an analysis shared by seven other leading institutions.

Enterprise Saskatchewan has been working to make the province competitive to entrepreneurs through the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Council and the Youth Economic Engagement Council. These councils, comprised of stakeholders from various business sectors, provide relevant and timely recommendations to reduce barriers and promote economic development in the province.

Regina is home to exciting new companies ranging from advanced technology or new media startups, to innovative new firms in traditional industries. With so much happening locally, the City is ripe with opportunity for entrepreneurs.

RROC along with its partners works to foster startups and innovation in the Regina region. Visit the Entrepreneurship section of our website for more information.

To read more on the Year of the Entrepreneur from the federal government, click here.

For the provincial media release, click here.