The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights businesses in the community that have recently opened, relocated or been purchased. Want to to be included? Email us to submit your business listing.
You have until Sept. 9 to make your opinion count and help choose the leading businesses, organizations and biz pros in the area!. ›› Nominate Here
BEA 2023 Nominations now open
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates business excellence and achievement in Windsor and Essex County. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 30. ›› Nominate Here
Working Women On A Mission
Biz X Magazine | September 2022
This issue we honour local women giving back to the community, such as 100 Women Who Care Windsor-Essex featured in our cover story. And now, for THE PARENTING BIZ we turn our attention to women-led businesses catering to families and children. ›› Read More
Applications open:
Digital Transformation Grants
Digital Main Street provides funding, training and other supports to help businesses transform their digital presence. Small brick-and-mortar businesses — including those outside of main street areas — are now eligible to apply for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant.
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up program is designed specifically for food production and distribution businesses that demonstrate high growth potential. This 10-week program will provide business owners with access to industry experts, customized workshops, peer to peer discussion circles and a $5000 grant. ›› Learn more
Applications open:
Growing Creative Careers
Growing Creative Careers: Windsor & Region is an intensive professional development experience for artists, creatives and cultural workers living in Windsor-Essex area. This cohort will focus on how to build creative projects and programs, from idea to execution.
Government of Canada supports black entrepreneurs in Hamilton and Windsor
Black entrepreneurs are a vital contributor to Canada’s economy and our nation’s rich culture, though they are often faced with barriers to success. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of these contributions and is proud to support projects that provide Black entrepreneurs with support
Since 2019, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre has delivered Digital Main Street's Digital Service Squad program, providing one-on-one supports to businesses in Windsor and Essex County. The Digital Service Squad provides businesses with free digital transformation consulting and support. ›› Learn more
Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. They have a wide range of programs available:
For Entrepreneurs-Up to $60,000 and two years of mentorship available to entrepreneurs within 12 months of fulltime operations or one to three months from launch
For Side Hustlers-Up to $60,000 and two years of mentorship available to entrepreneurs with fulltime income, not looking to grow their business fulltime
For Newcomers-Up to $25,000 and two years of mentorship available to newcomers (less than 60 months in Canada) with limited or no credit.
For Non-Profits-Up to $25,000 and two years of mentorship available to newcomers (less than 60 months in Canada) with limited or no credit.
For Black Entrepreneurs-Up to $60,000 and two years of mentorship available to Black identifying entrepreneurs within 12 months of fulltime operations or one to three months from launch
For Indigenous Entrepreneurs-Up to $60,000 and two years of mentorship available to Indigenous identifying entrepreneurs within 12 months of fulltime operations or one to three months from launch
In partnership with:
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, 119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7, Canada, 519-253-6900