Community Resources
Community Futures Development Corporation South Georgian Bay (CFDC) supports business growth with services including:
Advice and Mentorship
T3 Tourism Coaching
Buying or Selling a Business
Workshops and Training
SBEC E-Book
Top 3 challenges of launching a business in South Georgian Bay and how to overcome them
The SBEC is a proud partner of BizGrid
BizGrid is an interactive online directory designed to help entrepreneurs access the resources and assistance they need in South Georgian Bay.
Other Resources & Links
Canada Revenue Agency
Provides free webinars to business owners and individuals on taxation, HST, Payroll.
Phone 705-727-4109
or toll free at 1-866-277-4611
Network of Angel Organizations - Ontario
NAO-Ontario, a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs, is the Administrator of Ontario’s Angel Network Program, on behalf of the Government of Ontario. Since 2007 its mission has been to create and grow non-profit Angel investor groups for all the regions of Ontario. Building the membership and best practices of these groups builds a more potent combination of mentorship and capital for innovative start-up companies in the province. NAO-Ontario also administers the Investing in Business Innovation Outreach Program, on behalf of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). NAO also provides tools to help attract Angel Capital
Phone: 416-628-1458 ext 204
Simcoe County Economic Development Office
Resources, data and publications. Recently launched a free business listing service
SBCO - Small Business Centres Ontario
Free online small business courses for Ontario entrepreneurs!
Ontario Business Program Guide
The Ontario government’s free, online directory of tax incentives, tax credits and government support programs for business.
Service Ontario and ONE-Source
Service Ontario provides online business registration. The ONE-Source for Business portal will help guide you to the government services, forms and information you need to start, operate and grow your business. You can search for information that pertains to your business and locate resources from many levels of government.
Industry Canada
Information and resources for businesses.
Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
Information for entrepreneurs who want to start and run a business in Ontario.