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: Bruce Zigman

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Bruce Zigman

The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to welcome a new cohort of 2021 Starter Company Plus participants including Bruce Zigman who owns the new coffee bike shop Downtown Collingwood, Summit Social House. This is the first bike + coffee shop combo to come to Collingwood and the locals are loving it. A spot to grab a tune-up and a delicious latte all in one.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Nathan Richter

Summer Company Spotlight: Nathan Richter

GVR offers custom hoodies and t-shirts designed to make you look great and give back. Apparel can be purchased online through their online shop. 25% of profits will be donated to Plan International’s goat program that provides goats to families in third world countries to help with sustainable farming practices.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Breana Pitoscia

Summer Company Spotlight: Breana Pitoscia

Sincerely Earth & Co. crafts one of a kind, handmade rings, bracelets, necklaces and a curated selection of nationally sourced crystals. They aim to educate customers on the materials used in hopes of increasing awareness on their origins and sentimental value.

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