Starting a new business? Planning on growing your existing business? Or facing market/competitive challenges?

The St. Catharines & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre can help you.

Resource Centre
Our center offers a one-stop shop of resources and guidance for small businesses including:

• Business Consultations
  A business consultant is available, by appointment, to discuss your business and review your business plan. This service is free and confidential.
• Research Assistance
  Our Business Information Officer can help with your market, competitor and industry research.
• Reference Library
  Research all the information you need to start or expand your business. You will find information pamphlets and booklets to take home. Directories, guides and magazines are available for in-office use.
• Public Computer Workstations
  Four computers with internet access are available, two of which have been contributed directly by the Community Access Program (CAP).
• Electronic Business Databases
  We can research a number of exclusive business and government databases for you.
• Events & Seminars
  Seminars feature guest speakers from various professions and provide an opportunity to ask questions about your business start-up, current operations or business idea. To see listings, click Events & Seminar Listings on our calendar.
• Programs
  We offer several start-up business programs for young entrepreneurs such as: Summer Company, Business Plan Competition, and Canadian Youth Business Foundation Loans. 

Location & Hours
St. Catharines and Area Small Busisness Enterprise Centre
Department of Economic Development & Tourism Services
50 Church Street, 2nd floor, PO Box 3012
St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C2
Phone: 905-688-5600
Fax: 905-688-8994

Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday - Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.

Contacts

Partners and Sponsors
     

New On-Line Business Directory

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Kelly Listoe, Small Business Consultant to discuss the benefits of this opportunity today.