Regional Access Program Location Index

Through the Regional Access Program, the COBSC works in partnership with local business organizations to improve your access to the business information you need.  The program complements the existing business programs and services that are offered in your community by:

Eligibility Criteria

The services of partner organizations (known as Regional Access Sites) are geared towards assisting those interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing business.

Summary

Whether you are starting a business, expanding a business or entering a new area of business activity, such as exporting or e-business, it is essential that you make well-informed decisions. 

The partners of the Regional Access Program can help you find comprehensive information to help you make those decisions, as well as a computer connected to the Internet to help you conduct additional research. Some sites also offer help with writing a business plan, free advice from a business consultant, business seminars or workshops and business loans.

Bridges to Better Business
Bridges to Better Business ™ is an annual, unique, one-day learning and networking event packed with great ideas to help entrepreneurs succeed. Attendees will make valuable contacts and share innovative ideas with peers from their own community and the wider business world. During the informative keynote address and lively roundtable discussions, entrepreneurs will gain valuable information on current business trends including exciting new technologies and viable e-business opportunities.

Regional Access Sites can be found in the following communities:

• Important Notices
• Bridges to Better Business
• Online Tools
• Online Databases
• Library Resources

Ontario Contact(s):
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC)
Toronto, Ontario  M5C 2W7
Telephone: (416) 775-3456
Fax: (416) 954-8597
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-2345 (in Ontario)
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: ontario@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.cobsc.org/en