Who We Are

The Small Business Centre encourages and supports entrepreneurship in The City of Barrie, The City of Orillia, and all of Simcoe County, by being a one-stop source for all your small business needs. The Small Business Centre is supported by the Province of Ontario & the City of Barrie, and is one of 54 small business enterprise centres across Ontario.

We offer free workshops, 1:1 consultations, mentorship, and resources to assist entrepreneurs in our community at every stage in their journey.

Our team can help you make the right decisions during your business start-up and assist you in developing your business as it grows.

Meet the Team

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Manager of Small Business & Creative Sector – Crystal Pollard
crystal.pollard@barrie.ca

As Manager of the Small Business and Creative Sector, I’m able to connect you to the resources and support you need to start or grow your business. I lead a team of small business and creative professionals and enjoy finding opportunities for businesses and the arts to intersect while celebrating our small business community here in Barrie.

Headshot of Marissa Caldwell for the Small Business Centre - smiling woman with brown eyes and red wavy hair

Small Business Centre Office & Programs Coordinator – Marissa Caldwell
smallbusinesscentre@barrie.ca

Are you an entrepreneur or student and unsure where to go for support? Let’s connect! I provide administrative support to the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia and can connect you to resources and professionals within the Barrie business community.

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Simcoe County logo - royal blue text reading "County of Simcoe, for the greater good" with royal blue and orange banners and a graphic of a ship and pine trees.
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