Success starts here.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre is a one-stop source for starting and growing your business in Windsor-Essex.
Success starts here.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre is a one-stop source for starting and growing your business in Windsor-Essex.
How we can help you and your business
Since 1992, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre has provided thousands of entrepreneurs with training and support to start and grow successful businesses in Windsor and Essex County.
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Make the right decisions at business start-up and develop the skills and access to networks you need to grow and succeed.
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Programs and Financial Support
We can connect you to training programs and financing opportunities to start or grow your small business.
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Marketing Advisory Services
Enhance your marketing strategies using online resources and consultations with a marketing expert.
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Regional Supports
We can connect you with regional programs and supports to help your business.
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Meet Alexandra Orawski, our 2025 Summer Company Participant! ![]()
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Alexandra runs Ahoy Cleaners, a boat cleaning business serving the Windsor-Essex area, offering professional interior and exterior cleaning services at local marinas. Her goal is to keep vessels looking their best all season with reliable, high-quality service with a personal touch, tailored to the needs of each client. ![]()
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“𝑀𝑦 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑜 𝑓𝑎𝑟. 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 [𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑟] 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑒 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠.” – 𝐴𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑟𝑎 𝑂𝑟𝑎𝑤𝑠𝑘𝑖 ![]()
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The Summer Company program, delivered in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, provides students entrepreneurial training, mentorship and grants of up to $3,000. ![]()
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Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03B_pKv0
Foodpreneur Advantage Scale-Up program is open for applications! ![]()
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Are you a food and beverage entrepreneur looking to expand production, distribution, and sales while gaining industry insights and connections? This program provides access to industry experts, customized workshops, mentorship and a $5,000 grant. ![]()
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📝𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭. 𝟗: hubs.ly/Q03DrQVy0
Calling all Windsor-Essex entrepreneurs and small business owners! Join us on Oct. 21 for a day of networking, learning and inspiration at the Small Business Summit.![]()
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Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this event is your chance to:![]()
📈 Learn proven marketing strategies that drive real growth![]()
👥 Discover how to build resilient, high-impact teams![]()
💡 Explore funding opportunities to fuel your next phase![]()
🎯 Master values-based leadership for lasting success![]()
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Don't miss this opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, industry leaders and community partners dedicated to helping small businesses thrive.![]()
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🎟️Register now: hubs.ly/Q03FJ5mD0![]()
Small Business Summit is proudly hosted in partnership by Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce.
We want to hear from you!
Do you have questions about starting or growing your business? Would you like to book a consultation?
519.253.6900
info@webusinesscentre.com
We want to hear from you!
Do you have questions about starting or growing your business? Would you like to book a consultation?
519.253.6900
info@webusinesscentre.com