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
Part of the Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre Network
Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres deliver provincially funded programs and services that help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed. With more than 50 centres across Ontario, OSBACs foster local business growth and strengthen communities across the province.
OSBAC programs and services are delivered by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
As Windsor-Essex’s local Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre provides information, referrals, advisory services, mentoring, workshops, networking opportunities and business resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses at all stages of development.
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Strengthen your digital presence with the Digital Accelerator Program. #windsoressex small businesses are invited to apply for expert training, one-on-one advisory support, a comprehensive digital assessment and a personalized digital content package designed to help your business grow with confidence. Ready to accelerate your digital journey? Learn more and apply today: hubs.ly/Q04tlH6k0Gordie Howe International Bridge
Members of the Invest WindsorEssex team attended Build a Dream's International Day of the Girl Breakfast Celebration at St. Clair Centre for the Arts.Under the theme Women Leading Canada’s Future, the event brought together inspiring leaders to explore the important role women play in shaping Canada’s future across industries, including advanced manufacturing, defence, technology, skilled trades and economic development.Thank you to Build a Dream for hosting an engaging event!
Our Small Business Tax Seminars for sole proprietors and corporations are back! Join us for our upcoming FREE virtual sessions to gain expert insights on tax essentials and the latest updates to help your business stay compliant and thrive. Register: 📑 Small Business Tax: Sole Proprietors – Oct. 19 hubs.ly/Q04z9z6L0 📑 Small Business Tax: Corporations – Oct. 20 hubs.ly/Q04z9z2G0 Presented by liaison officers Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), these informative online sessions will help you better understand your responsibilities and strengthen your bookkeeping practices.
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