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.
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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Take your business digital with confidence from the Digital Accelerator Program. Designed to help small businesses enhance their online presence, adopt new technologies and improve operational efficiency, this program provides the tools, training and expert support you need to compete and thrive. Learn more and apply here: hubs.ly/Q04BLGKp0 Gordie Howe International Bridge
We’re proud to congratulate local content creator Nina Ngo on her well-deserved win as the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) Tourism Influencer of the Year! 🎉🎉🥳 Nina was nominated by Tourism Windsor Essex for her 2025 Local Insider campaign. Throughout the year, Nina highlighted signature tourism programs and experiences, inspiring audiences to discover Windsor Essex in new ways. Want to explore Windsor Essex like a local? Discover all 12 of Nina’s blog posts for insider tips, local favourites and inspiration for your next regional adventure. Read Nina’s blogs at bit.ly/3WHVR9Q.
As we wrap up Small Business Week, we’re highlighting Krista Dufour, owner of Dufour Dental Hygiene/GoSmile and a business journey we’ve been proud to support since 2018. A Registered Dental Hygienist, Krista leads an independent Windsor clinic offering personalized preventative oral care, including dental cleanings, gum disease therapy and teeth whitening. The business also provides mobile dental hygiene services for clients who prefer or require care at home. Krista participated in Starter Company Plus in 2019 and has continued turning to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre for guidance as she works to scale her business. Most recently, she participated in our Digital Accelerator Program to explore digital strategies and tools. Her story is a reminder that business support isn’t just for getting started. As goals evolve, entrepreneurs can continue to seek advice, build skills and plan their next steps. Thank you, Krista, for making SBEC part of your entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about Dufour Dental Hygiene’s clinic and mobile services: hubs.ly/Q04C4Fg10Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
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