Enterprise Centre

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Monday to Thursday
Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

705-351-3309

Starting or Growing a Business?

Are you looking to launch a small business, or grow your business to the next level? Contact the Small Business Enterprise Centre and get moving in the right direction!

Summer Company

Summer Company is a program designed to help enterprising youth start and run their own summer businesses. Find out more about the program and how you can start the application process!

Starter Company Plus

Starter Company Plus is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs 18 years of age or older who want to start or expand a business in their community.

Digital Service Squad

A FREE resource to help your business build digital presence, promote and sell successfully online. Book your free consultation today!

The Small Business Enterprise Centre

The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre gives entrepreneurs the assistance they need to start and grow their businesses, and to meet their entrepreneurial aspirations. The Centre is one of 57 offices located across Ontario that provides support to new and existing businesses with start-up, development, retention and operation.

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Free consultations with a qualified business consultant

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Assistance with business permits, licences, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business

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Review of business plans

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Up-to-date, leading-edge information geared to the needs of the entrepreneur

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Access to current resource materials including books, directories and trade indexes

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Informative workshops and seminars specifically designed to meet the needs of small business

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Copyrights, patents and trademark information

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Support for student entrepreneurs through the Summer Company program

SBEC

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Lindan Courtemanche

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Lindan Courtemanche

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Lindan Courtemanche – Beautiful spice blends and neat branding come to mind when I think of The Gorgeous Spice Co. Lindan Courtemanche, Owner and Mastermind behind this wicked Creemore based company has truly brought fun back into the kitchen with these incredible products. Alongside running a business, Lindan has been part of our 2021 Starter Company Plus cohort.

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Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Alyssa and Deanne Service

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Alyssa and Deanne Service

Energetic, passionate and full of heart – three words to describe Alyssa and Deanne of Active Arts. Sisters and business partners, these two help people of all ages to be curious, carefree and have fun through the art of dance and movement. Located in Wasaga Beach, they have two spacious dance rooms that allow them to host programs, group classes and more.

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Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Krissi Hyland

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Krissi Hyland

Meet Krissi Hyland – Holistic Nutritionist, food enthusiast and member of our Starter Company Plus program.

If you’ve met Krissi, you’ll know that her personality lights up a room. She’s kind, fun, and always down to connect and learn about others. In the kitchen, she brings all of these amazing qualities to her clients. Through humorous and light-hearted Instagram reels and interactive virtual workshops, Krissi hopes to educate and inspire all to shop local and be more intentional about what is entering your pantry.

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