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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The latest Starter Company PLUS cohort is officially underway!We're excited to welcome entrepreneurs from across #WindsorEssex who are taking part in a full week of business training led by business expert Andrew Patricio of BizLaunch, building their knowledge, skills and tools to help launch and grow successful businesses.We’re looking forward to following their progress and sharing highlights along the way!OSBAC programs and services are delivered by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
Have your say! Tourism plays an important role in our region, welcoming visitors, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and helping showcase what makes Windsor-Essex a great place to live, work, or explore. Head to www.visitwindsoressex.com/survey to take part in the Resident Sentiment Survey, so we can hear your feedback and what you feel about tourism in our region, its impacts and opportunities! Let us know what you think about the tourism industry in our region. Your feedback will help us better understand the priorities in our community and inform how tourism is planned, developed and promoted in the years ahead. PLUS, completing the survey will enter you to win a Windsor Essex staycation valued at $500! Have your say today - hit www.visitwindsoressex.com/survey.Survey closes November 9th.
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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