Economic Development:

     The Birtle & District Community Development Corporation (BDCDC) was established on August 19, 1996.
     The corporation is composed of two shareholders; the Town of Birtle and the Rural Municipality of Birtle and is operated by a volunteer board of directors who are appointed by the shareholders.
   The Corporation employs a full-time Economic Development Officer to assist in carrying out the duties of the Corporation. The office is located in the Birtle & District Community Development Centre on Main Street.
    The BDCDC was established to coordinate and carry out community economic development activities that will assist in employment creation and will make the community a better place to work and live. The BDCDC operates a Community Works Loan Program that provides funding for small businesses in the Town and RM of Birtle.

     The Birtle and District Community Development Corporation also runs a Business Incubator Centre, known as the Birtle & District Community Development Centre, that allows new businesses to start up in.
   The BDCDC renovated an existing building on Main Street that provides suitable space for small business development. Renovations begin in March of 1997 and opened in August.
     The business incubation Centre has space for up to eight new businesses. This once unproductive building has become an active hub that is the pride of the BDCDC.

Contact edo@birtle.ca for more info.

Job Market:

     Traditionally, large labour markets have been the attraction for business. The trend is changing and businesses are now looking more at employee attitudes, employee productivity, employee retention time, and labour costs.
   Competitively priced office and industrial or commercial facilities can be built or purchased to suit your needs in our community.
   Business and living costs are lower in a small community, and with telecommunications options increasing, business makes more sense in a smaller community.
   Seasonal and/or part time employment opportunities exist in our community

Public Transportation/Shipping:

Rail:
   CPR (freight/grain trains)
Air:
   Nearest commercial airport - Brandon 145 km)
   Nearest municipal airport - Shoal Lake (35 km)
   Local airstrip located east of Birtle
Air Ambulance:
    Shoal Lake (34 km) Russell (50km)
Motor Carrier:
   TransCanada - 64 km
    Yellowhead Route - Hwy. #16 - 10 km
Freight Carriers:
     Canada Post offers Birtle full postal service 5 1/2 days a week.
   Local Transport - W.E. Bicknell Ltd.
   Out of Town Transport - Gardewine, Reimer Express
     Grey Goose Bus Lines
     Greyhound Bus Lines offer passenger and courier service.
Courier Services:
      Purolator Courier
      Lumus
    Motopack
      United Parcel Service

Major Employers:

Manitoba Department of Highways
Park West School Division
Assiniboine Regional Health Authority
Twin Valley Co-Op
Morningstar Day Care
Mainline Motors
Valle Rock Construction
Vanguard Credit Union
Royal Bank of Canada
Town of Birtle
Rural Municipality of Birtle
Manitoba Crop Insurance

Industrial Markets:

Superior Weanlings - Hog Producer
Birtle Abattoir - Meat Processor
Moulson’s Welding
PCS – Rocanville (Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan)

Business Opportunities:

Birtle Abattoir (existing business for sale)
Hair Stylist
IT business
Carpenters
Electricians
Small Engine Repair
Bed & Breakfast
Machinery Dealership
Clothing Stores
Mail Order Business
Gifts/Books/Crafts
Miniature Golf
Shoe, Tarp, Leather Repair

The above list are just a few of the economic possibilities for our area. We're open to any other suggestions!