Allow us to introduce you to the new Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC). We have a new name and branding, but our mission remains the same — offering advisory services, easy access to resources and information, seminars and workshops and a network of mentors. We know this to be the key to success, and success starts here. ›› 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.
When things looked bleakest last year for his fledgling mushroom growing and distribution firm The Magical Mushroom Hub owner Denis Vidmar was reminded of why he persisted in starting the business during the COVID-19 pandemic. ›› Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has largely emptied the city’s downtown of office workers and students for over a year, but that doesn’t mean all has been quiet in the core. ›› Read more
La Vida Salon and Spa owner Maria Mastroianni told CBC News that a recovery hiring program would be helpful as she's lost so much revenue that she can barely support her current workers, let alone bring on more.
Applications for Summer Company are now open! The deadline to apply is May 23, 2021. Kick-off a new summer business with hands-on business training, advice and mentorship from local business leaders and an award of up to $3,000. This program is open to high school and post secondary students. ›› Learn more
Small Business Centres Ontario E-Learning
SBC Ontario offers FREE e-learning sessions to help you start and grow your business? Up to 60 courses to choose from in English and French.
Grant to support tourism and hospitality businesses
The Province of Ontario is introducing the Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant to provide one-time payments of $10,000 to 20,000 to businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector. ›› Learn more
Federal COVID-19 business programs extended
The Government of Canada's Budget 2021 proposes the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support from June 6, 2021 to Sept. 25, 2021. ›› Learn more
Canada Recovery Hiring Program announced
The Government of Canada's Budget 2021 proposes to introduce the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program to provide eligible employers with a subsidy of up to 50 per cent on the incremental remuneration paid to eligible employees between June 6, 2021 and November 20, 2021. ›› Learn more
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Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, 119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7, Canada, 519-253-6900