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!

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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!

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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.

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Digital Service Squad

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

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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

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Private Swimming Lessons With The Swim Station

Jul 31, 2023

Summer Company participant and certified life guard, Riley Wilson, has partnered with her friend Grace Abbott to bring private swimming lessons to the Blue Mountains through their business, The Swim Station. Each lesson is catered towards individual experience and is meant to instill confidence and comfort in both the swimmer and respective parent.

Starter Company Plus Spotlight – Tierra Hermosa

Jul 17, 2023

Starter Company Plus Spotlight - Tierra Hermosa Located in the heart of Creemore Ontario is where you’ll find Tierra Hermosa Local Market (THLM) – a new retail shop that celebrates local makers and artists. Owners Santiago Saavedra and Cheri Mara have filled the space...

2023 Summer Company – Meet the Participants

Jul 11, 2023

Summer Company Press Release - July 11, 2023 The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to welcome a new cohort of students ready to launch their businesses and dip into the world of entrepreneurship. The six budding entrepreneurs are...