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.
Become a Client
Make the right decisions at business start-up and develop the skills and access to networks you need to grow and succeed.
Become a Client
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.
Regional Supports
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Meet Armani Labrada, our 2026 Summer Company participant! Armani is an aspiring entrepreneur and the founder of SpiritDayTees, a business created to make school theme days easier for families by offering affordable packs of essential-coloured T-shirts, helping students stay prepared for spirit and awareness days without the stress of last-minute shopping. “My experience so far in the Summer Company program has been very informative and helpful in starting my own business. I've enjoyed the training and the mentorship sessions, and it has shown me what is possible as an entrepreneur.” — Armani Labrada 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. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04xbcbX0
A solid business plan is key to your success! Join us on Sept. 17 for our Writing a Business Plan webinar. Our team will walk you through the essential steps to create a business plan that sets you up for growth and long-term success. ➤ Reserve your spot today: hubs.ly/Q04vbcHL0
Meet Mohammadullah Ashori, our 2026 Summer Company participant! Mohammadullah is a young entrepreneur with a passion for learning, problem-solving and providing excellent customer service. He started Grid & Glass Window Cleaning to gain real-world business experience while helping homeowners keep their properties looking their best. Specializing in residential exterior window, screen and track cleaning, “The Summer Company Program has been a wonderful experience for me. I have had the chance to get to know what is needed in order to establish and manage a business, whether in budgeting and planning or in marketing and customer service. It has also helped me gain confidence as an entrepreneur while giving me some great advice on how to conduct my business properly.” — Mohammadullah Ashori 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. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04xb14G0
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
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