RESOURCES

Battle River Innovation Centres

The Battle River Innovation Centres (BRICs) are here for you. They serve as a outreach and access point to supports in a concentrated effort. There are office, boardrooms, and coworking spaces, as well as high speed internet, and a network of professional supports. We have locations in both Forestburg and Castor.

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Business Supports

From business case development, local information and intelligence, sector specific supports, as well as introductions to local partners and opportunities, our team is ready to support you in your investment decision. We also have a suite of programs and services available through the BRICs to assist with business growth and start-up.

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“I have been overwhelmed with the support and resources that are available and provided to my business each year. The initiatives created through the BREOCopportunities and others are unparalleled by any other area. These resources provide local business owners not only the security and support to continue to grow, but also the confidence to tell others to start and build a business in our region.”

- Lisa Layden, Owner Benchmark Hearing Centre

“Being an owner and operator of a gym is amazing! But, like any entrepreneur there arealways challenges and opportunities. Thankfully, BREOC has programming and a teamin place to assist me with making sure Iam successful. BREOC’s programming andsupport have allowed me to elevate my business and adapt my model through theseunique circumstances. I believe any entrepreneur would be happy to have the levelservices and support that BREOC provides to their local business community!”

- Leanne Lougheed, Owner Quality Fitness Studio

“BREOC has been extremely supportive of my new business, Zorbsmore. As the soledistributor in Western Canada for all Zorbsmore products, BREOC’s programs andhands-on experts supported me in developing new strategies to assist me in identifyingnew customers and extending my products reach. BREOC truly is invested in thegrowth and success of the regions businesses!”

- Sven Bernard, Owner ZorbsMore Canada

“Our business could not havebeen so successful without all the help we have receivedthrough BRIC, Castor.We have hired a full-time staff member to help with our growth.We are now discussing how we can grow even more, adding new towns to our deliveryoptions as well as seeing our options for growing more volume of vegetables on the farm.”

- Kirsty Frayn, Co-Owner Pasture Perfect Far

“My many thanks and gratitude go out to the hard work of the County Council, theirstaff, and BREOC in supporting our community businesses and citizens. Thanks to youall, I have been the beneficiary of a tremendous amount of assistance, which hasallowed me to move forward in expanding my business and opening up a new storefront location. I grew up locally and have lived in larger urban centres, but the level ofservice cannot compare to the professional programs, resources, and assistance that Ihave encountered here!”

- ShirleyDamberger, Owner/Operator–HOM Wellness