The future is bright! A new crop of Summer Company students ready themselves for a busy summer
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre is pleased to announce that thirteen area secondary and post-secondary students have been chosen to participate in this year's Summer Company program.
The Summer Company program helps students start a summer business and gain valuable experience as an entrepreneur. Offered in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, this program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship and grants of up to $3,000. ›› Read more
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights businesses in the community that have recently opened, relocated or been purchased. Want to be included? Email us to submit your business listing.
Incorporation costs: How much does it cost to incorporate in Canada?
June 2022 | sbcontario.ca
Business owners have many considerations when considering whether or not to incorporate. There are plenty of advantages to incorporating your business in Canada, but there are a few drawbacks to consider as well. ›› Read more
ChatGPT: What it means for your business
May 9, 2023 | bdc.ca blog
It seems like everyone these days is talking about ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by Open AI, a San Francisco research laboratory. Released in November 2022, it reached over 100 million users in its first two months, making it the fastest-growing online application ever made.
Big businesses, start small…Announcing the fourth winner
June 2023 | bizxmagazine.com
The next instalment of a special contest with Libro Credit Union, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and Biz X magazine, rewarding new start-ups in the region, has now resulted in the fourth winner since June 2022.
For a glimpse into the program's impact, we invite you to watch this new video. Join us in celebrating the entrepreneurs' accomplishments and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. ›› Watch video
Starter Company Plus
If you have an idea to start a new business, are purchasing a business or would like to grow your current business, you may be eligible for the Starter Company PLUS program. The program offers a grant of up to $5,000 as well as access to training, mentoring, networking and one-on-one consulting support through the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre. Applications are now open!
Digital Main Street is a collaborative initiative administered by the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA), in partnership with the Province of Ontario, and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Area’s (TABIA). The program is delivered locally by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, and offers comprehensive and free support services, training and grants to help grow your business online. ›› Learn more
W.E. Shop Local Show makes a triumphant return for 2023. Become a vendor
The WindsorEssex Shop Local Show is the premier event for consumers to explore what Windsor-Essex has to offer. This free to attend public event features 50 diverse, independent small businesses products and services such as food and drink, housewares, artisan and wellness products and local services, as well as demonstrations, door prizes and networking opportunities.
Feedback survey for construction businesses in Ontario
The Government of Ontario is interested in learning about the experience of running a business in the construction sector in Ontario. They are looking to identify areas for improvement and are inviting business owners to provide feedback via this short 5-minute survey. ›› Take survey
Indigenous Business Navigator
The navigator can help connect you with programs and services across different Government of Canada departments and agencies.
Whether you are looking to access capital, or looking for help with community economic development planning, the navigator will help you find the information and support that best fits your needs.›› Learn more
2023 Community benefits programming investments survey
The Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan includes the Neighbourhood Infrastructure Strategy, a $20 million CDN investment in the local communities of Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit.
The project team seeks community feedback to help identify community programming priorities for the Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit neighbourhoods. Survey closes: July 12, 2023.›› Take survey
Financial incentives available for hiring an apprentice
Family Services of Peel was awarded a grant to encourage and support employers (i.e. small to medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) to hire first-year apprentices, emphasizing equity-deserving groups, in the manufacturing and construction Red Seal trades across Canada. ›› Learn more
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Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, 119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7, Canada, 519-253-6900
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