Your Small Business Centre
The Small Business Centre provides entrepreneur support to start and grow local small businesses.
EXPLORE Being an entrepreneur
BUILD
A Business
GROW
Your Business
YOUTH
Entrepreneur Opportunities
Welcome to The Small Business Centre for Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia!
Small Business Centre is one of 54 centres across Ontario that provide entrepreneur support to help start and grow local small businesses. Our Small Business Centre can provide you information and consultations free of charge. We also run workshops, events, youth entrepreneurship programs, and recommend professional referrals. Contact us for more information.
Do you have a question that you need answered by an Entrepreneur Expert, or are you looking for a professional referral? Ask here!
Check out the event calendar to learn about our training sessions, events, and workshops.
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Looking for a jump-start?
Entrepreneurs aged 18+ may be eligible to receive mentorship, training, and have the chance to apply for up to $5000 in grant funding to help start, grow, or buy their business!
Be a student and your own boss!
Students aged 15-29 are eligible to receive mentorship, training, and up to $3,000 to start a summer business!
Biz Map
Biz Map is a digital map that highlights entrepreneurial resources across central Ontario. Navigate this page to learn more about how these locations can offer one-on-one business coaching, niche programming and funding opportunities.
