Small business services to navigate path to entrepreneurship
Apply your passion and expertise, be your own boss, earn more and make a difference in your community. These are just some of the benefits to entrepreneurship. But for many aspiring entrepreneurs, launching and growing a small business is a challenging task. ›› Read more
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights clients and businesses in the community that have recently opened or relocated. Want to to be included? Email us to submit your business listing.
Bliss Skateboard Shop winner in Canada Post Tales of Triumph contest
October 2021 | canadapost.ca
Bliss Skateboard Shop sells skateboards and accessories in the border city of Windsor, Ontario. The City of Roses was without such a specialty store when owner Sasha Senior, a mother of two boys, opened its doors. ›› Read more
Windsor tops Ontario online selling list
Oct. 19, 2021 | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell
Eighty-one per cent of local businesses are selling online, according to a new report. Officials with technology company, Square, say businesses in Windsor are the most prepared in Ontario to capture additional online sales as the holiday shopping season approaches. ›› Read more
Some of your favourite local shops got their start at the downtown Windsor farmers' market
Oct. 5, 2021 | cbc.ca | Jennifer La Grassa
When restaurateur Sandra Joseph first began her business, she was running out of a ghost kitchen to fill catering orders. It was a huge change for Joseph, who used to own a restaurant in Kuwait. But immigrating to Windsor, Ont., in 2006 meant she had to start from scratch to secure a place and build a clientele. ›› Read more
Digital Transformation Grant applications extended
Digital Main Street provides funding, training and other supports to help businesses transform their digital presence. Eligible small brick-and-motar businesses can apply for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant until Nov. 30 (or until funds are exhausted). New applicants only. ›› Learn more
Province launches Ontario Business Registry
The Province of Ontario launched the new Ontario Business Registry on Oct. 19. Businesses will now be able to complete over 90 transactions through the new online registry, including registering a new business and dissolving an existing one. Government services will be accessible online 24/7, with instant fulfilment and automated notices. ›› Learn more
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit
The Government of Canada is proposing to introduce legislation for the new Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit, which would provide income support to workers whose employment is interrupted by specific government-imposed public health lockdown scenarios and who are unable to work due to such restrictions. ›› Learn more
Craft beer permitted for sale at farmers’ markets
The Ontario government is supporting jobs in the province’s hospitality and agriculture sectors by allowing eligible local brewers to sell their beer at farmers’ markets. ›› Learn more
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