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Business Resources
Canada for Business – Canada’s main portal for permits and regulations, taxes, financing, intellectual property, and selling to government. Use this as your federal “front door.”
| Start-up and planning resources |
| Step-by-step guidance on choosing a name, registering, licensing and planning for growth. Click here. |
| Taxes and regulations |
| Understand GST/HST, payroll and income tax, and the federal rules that apply to your business. Click here. |
| Financing and government support |
| Find grants, loans, tax credits and advisory services matched to your business. Click here. |
Community Futures Essex County – Local, not-for-profit lender and advisor for new and expanding businesses in Essex County; ideal when you need flexible financing and hands-on support.
| Flexible business loans |
| Locally decided loans tailored to small business needs (flexible terms, story-based lending, no application fee). Click here. |
| Business coaching and referrals |
| Free, confidential counselling; help with loan applications; and referrals to partner supports. Click here. |
FedDev Ontario – Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Supports innovation, expansion and community economic development in our region.
| Funding programs for growth and innovation |
| Programs for businesses and not-for-profits (e.g., scale-up, technology adoption, ecosystem growth). Click here. |
| Small Business Services (SBS) |
| Information officers who help you navigate regulations, find funding and access federal/provincial programs. Click here. |
Invest WindsorEssex – The region’s economic development agency. Confidential help with expansion, site selection and data, incentives, and connections to partners across Windsor-Essex.
| Data & site-selection tools |
Evidence to support proposals, due diligence and relocation:
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| Events & conferences |
Network with buyers, talent and partners:
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Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) – One-stop local support from idea to early growth: free advisory, training and programs.
| Advisory & becoming a client |
| Planning, licensing, market research and mentorship. Click here. |
| Starter Company Plus |
| Training + mentorship + up to $5,000 grant for eligible entrepreneurs (intakes vary). Click here. |
| Summer Company (ages 15–29) |
| Mentorship and a grant to run a summer business. Click here. |
WEtech Alliance – Regional innovation centre for tech and tech-enabled SMEs; mentorship, programs and community connections.
| Advisory & mentorship |
| Growth coaching and expert advisors for startups/SMEs. Click here. |
| Programs |
| Acceleration and scale-up programs with targeted supports. Click here. |
| Events & community |
| Workshops, networking and ecosystem events. Click here. |
Workforce WindsorEssex – Labour-market intelligence and practical employer tools for hiring and retention.
| Employer resources |
| Hiring toolkits, HR templates and local contacts. Click here. |
| Small business recruitment & retention |
| Practical steps to attract and keep talent. Click here. |
| Local labour-market reports |
| Insight reports to inform staffing and training decisions. Click here. |
Kingsville BIA – Promotes a vibrant downtown, coordinates marketing and beautification, and provides member tools for success.
| Facelift Grant |
| Matching support for storefront/façade improvements. Click here. |
| Member resources & promotions |
| Business listings, campaigns and downtown events. Click here. |
Ontario’s Single Window for Business – Ontario’s hub to start, run and grow a business: registration, permits, taxes and employer obligations.
| Start a business in Ontario |
| Step-by-step checklist from registrations to taxes and hiring. Click here. |
| Ontario Business Registry |
| Incorporate, register a name and file transactions online, 24/7. Click here. |
| BizPaL (permits & licences) |
| Search permits and licences required by all levels of government. Click here. |
Business Advisory Services (Ontario) – Provincial advisors for established SMEs (typically 10–500 employees) who need help with export, expansion or investment in Ontario.
| Speak to an advisor |
| Get one-on-one guidance on growth plans, programs and market entry. Click here. |
