Business & Investor Portal
Your direct digital connection to the RM of Lac du Bonnet. Register once to submit inquiries, track permits, discover grants, book meetings, and communicate securely with the Economic Development Officer.
More Than a Website — A Service Platform
The portal transforms our ED website from a passive information hub into an active service delivery system, creating a direct digital relationship between you and the RM.
Everything You Need, In One Place
Investment Inquiry & Proposal Management
Submit structured investment inquiries through a guided intake process. Upload proposals and supporting documents, then track every submission from receipt to response.
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Structured Investment Inquiry Forms
Staged intake: basic contact info → sector/project type → site/land requirements → timeline/capital range → supporting document upload
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Proposal Submission Portal
Submit formal development proposals, business cases, or expressions of interest directly to the EDO
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Document Upload
PDF, Word, and common image formats supported with file size limits and virus scanning
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Submission Tracking Dashboard
Log in to see real-time status: received, under review, pending information, responded
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Automated Acknowledgment Emails
Reference numbers and next-step timelines on every submission
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Secure Two-Way Messaging
Communicate directly with the EDO within the portal — all messages logged and retrievable
Permit & Development Application Support
Browse permit types, submit applications online, and track your application through the review process — all without calling the RM office.
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Permit Information & Application Intake
Browse permit types (development, building, signage, land use change), download forms, and submit completed applications through the portal
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Application Status Tracking
Check where your permit is in the review process without having to call the RM office
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Document Checklist Tool
Before submitting, the portal walks you through required supporting documents based on permit type — reducing incomplete submissions
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Appointment & Meeting Booking
Request a pre-application meeting with the EDO or relevant RM staff directly through the portal, with calendar integration and automated reminders
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Zoning Inquiry Tool
Enter a civic address or legal land description and receive the applicable RM zoning designation, permitted uses, and a link to the relevant bylaw section
Permitted: Retail, office, restaurant, service
View Bylaw Section 8.3 →
Grant, Funding & Incentive Applications
Discover grants you qualify for, apply online, track your application status, and keep a complete funding history — all from your portal dashboard.
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Grant Discovery Engine
Answer a short profile questionnaire (sector, stage, employee count, project type) and receive a personalized list of applicable grants from RM, provincial (RMED, EDAM, Manitoba Business Start), and federal (PrairiesCan, BDC, EDAC) sources
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Grant Application Intake
For RM-administered incentive programs, complete and submit applications directly through the portal with supporting document upload
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Application Tracking
See status updates as your grant application moves through the review and approval process
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Grant Calendar
Upcoming application deadlines for major programs, with email reminders for programs you've flagged as relevant
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Funding History
Access a record of all previously submitted and approved RM grant applications for your own records
Business Support & EDO Services
Request specific support services, book meetings directly with the EDO, access exclusive resources, register for training events, and participate in business retention surveys.
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Service Request Submission
Request specific EDO support: market research, referrals to provincial programs, site identification assistance, training resources, or general business development advice
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EDO Meeting Scheduler
Book 30- or 60-minute meetings directly from the portal — syncs with the EDO's calendar, sends automated confirmations and reminders. No phone tag.
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Exclusive Resource Library
Authenticated access to curated business support resources: templates, checklists, business plan guides, demographic data packages, and sector research reports not available to the general public
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Training & Event Registration
Sign up for CED-hosted workshops, webinars, trade show delegations, and networking events directly through the portal
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Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Survey
Periodic check-in surveys to capture workforce needs, expansion plans, challenges, and feedback for the EDO's annual work plan
Investor Relations & Progress Tracking
Powerful tools for both investors and the EDO to manage relationships, track engagement, and maintain secure document exchange throughout the investment lifecycle.
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Investment Pipeline Dashboard
EDO-facing view of all registered investors, inquiry status, last contact date, and stage in the investment consideration process
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Investor Communication Log
Every portal message, document exchange, and status update automatically logged — complete relationship history without manual CRM data entry
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Saved Searches & Watchlists
Save land/property searches and receive automated email alerts when new listings matching your criteria are added
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Due Diligence Document Room
Secure space for sharing confidential or detailed site information — environmental studies, servicing reports, development agreements — not publicly posted
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Investor Progress Reporting
Generate reports of active investor relationships, inquiry volumes by sector, and conversion rates for council presentations and Community Futures reporting
Portal Access & Registration
One account gives you access to everything. Choose the access level that fits your needs.
Investor Access
Browse opportunities, submit investment inquiries and RFIs, save property searches, and track proposal status.
- ✓ Browse & search sites
- ✓ Submit investment inquiries
- ✓ Upload proposals
- ✓ Track submission status
- ✓ Saved searches & watchlists
Business Access
Everything in Investor, plus permit applications, grant discovery, EDO meeting booking, and resource library access.
- ✓ All Investor features
- ✓ Permit applications
- ✓ Grant discovery engine
- ✓ EDO meeting scheduler
- ✓ Exclusive resource library
- ✓ Training & event registration
EDO / Staff Access
Full administrative dashboard with investor pipeline management, communication logs, reporting, and due diligence document room.
- ✓ Review & respond to inquiries
- ✓ Approve permits & grants
- ✓ Investment pipeline dashboard
- ✓ Communication log
- ✓ Due diligence document room
- ✓ Progress reporting
Create Your Account
Registration is free and takes less than 2 minutes. Your information is protected under PIPEDA and Manitoba provincial privacy legislation.
All data in transit is encrypted
Optional for investors, mandatory for staff
You only see your own submissions
All portal actions logged for accountability
Or sign in with Single Sign-On (SSO) via Google, Microsoft, or provincial government identity systems.
Enterprise-Grade Portal Security
Built to meet the highest standards of data protection for municipal service delivery
All portal data encrypted in transit. Sensitive documents stored with encrypted storage.
Optional 2FA for all users. Mandatory for EDO and staff accounts.
Automatic session expiry after defined inactivity period to protect unattended accounts.
RBAC ensures investors see only their submissions. Staff access governed by defined permissions.
All submissions, document access, status changes, and logins logged with timestamps and user IDs.
Privacy-compliant data handling per PIPEDA and Manitoba provincial privacy legislation.