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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Upcoming Events
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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
The Small Business Summit is back! Returning to Caesars Windsor on Oct. 29, 2026, the Summit will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers for a day of learning, networking and inspiration. Hosted in partnership with the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce, this year's Summit will explore the opportunities shaping the future of business in Windsor-Essex while connecting you with our local business community. 🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now: hubs.ly/Q04v_5-f0 ✨Stay tuned for speaker announcements and the full program!
Meet Tejas Kaushik, our 2026 Summer Company participant! Tejas is a young entrepreneur and technology developer with a passion for using digital solutions to help businesses grow. His business, TK Web Solutions, provides custom website development, digital transformation, search engine optimization and more! “My experience in the Summer Company program has been extremely valuable and rewarding. The program has provided me with mentorship, accountability and a structured approach to building and operating my business. Through the program, I have strengthened my skills in client communication, project planning, pricing, financial management, marketing and business development.” — Tejas Kaushik 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/Q04x4xp40
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