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!
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.
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!
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
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
Free consultations with a qualified business consultant
Assistance with business permits, licences, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business
Review of business plans
Up-to-date, leading-edge information geared to the needs of the entrepreneur
Access to current resource materials including books, directories and trade indexes
Informative workshops and seminars specifically designed to meet the needs of small business
Copyrights, patents and trademark information
Support for student entrepreneurs through the Summer Company program
SBEC
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Shandelle Page McCurdie
The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to welcome a new cohort of 2021 Starter Company Plus participants including Shandelle Page McCurdie – freelance artist and muralist. Shandelle has brought many public walls to life with her artistic designs and one-of-a-kind murals. In June, Simcoe street had a monarch makeover and it’s turned into quite the conversation piece and photo op for strolling locals. Read on for more on Shandelle.
Summer Company Spotlight: Evan Atkinson
EA Metal Works – Custom metal fabrication products to meet the needs of the client. Located in Stayner Ontario, business owner and craftsman, Evan, uses his passion and skill to create and weld custom artwork and shapes using an advanced plasma table.
Terry O’Reilly – Jump the Fence and Be Bold in Your Business
Terry O’Reilly - experienced marketer, esteemed public speaker and overall advertising genius. Last week we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Terry as our guest speaker at the 2020 Virtual Tourism Mini Conference. Comfy clothes were worn and coffee was poured as...