PROGRAMS
The Small Business Centre offers several programs that can help you start and grow your business.
Each program has specific requirements and qualifications you must meet in order to be accepted as a participant.
For questions on specific programs contact the representative listed for each.
If you have general questions about the programs offered, please contact the Program Coordinator indicated on the specific program page or complete our Intake Form.
Our Available Programs
Starter Company Plus
Starter Company Plus is a program of the government of Ontario that helps people over the age of 18 to start a business, grow an existing business of 3 years or less or purchase a current business.
Summer Company
Through the Summer Company program, you can get start-up money to kick-off a new summer business, along with advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running.
Foodpreneur Advantage | Scale Up
Foodpreneur Advantage Program offers introductory workshops for any food-related business and comprehensive programs for scalable food and beverage manufacturing ventures that produce consumer packaged goods (CPG).
Go To Market
A community-driven initiative celebrating and supporting local makers, growers, and producers. The program combines training, networking, mentorship, and live event participation to strengthen the presence of locally made products in regional markets and festivals.