Starting Your Business

Ontario Exports

Ontario Exports provides information on how to sell your product outside of Canada.

Starting a Business in Ontario

Starting a Business in Ontario provides information on how to start a business in Ontario.

Government Grants

Government Grants provide 900+ Funding Programs for businesses.

Registering a Business in Ontario

Registering a Business in Ontario provides complete registration services for sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Venture Niagara

Venture Niagara provides financing to small business and are active in economic development projects to support and strengthen the Niagara Region.

Niagara Economic Development

The Niagara Economic Development office promotes Niagara on a global scale and encourages investment. They offer business support services to attract, maintain and increase jobs in Niagara.

Grimsby Chamber of Commerce

The Grimsby Chamber of Commerce promotes member businesses and maintains strong links with other regional and provincial Chambers. The Chamber is multi-faceted, acting as a civic clearing house, public relations counselor, information bureau and a representative at all levels of government.

Downtown Grimsby Improvement Association

The Downtown Grimsby Improvement Association encompasses the area bounded between Kerman Avenue and Robinson Street, the foot of the Mountain and the CN Rail line. Every commercial property in that area pays a special tax levy, which is to be used for the promotion, beautification and revitalization of the downtown.

Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada is a reference tool for information regarding demographics.

St. Catharines Enterprise Centre

The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre is a unique partnership between Ontario's Ministry of Economic Development & Growth and the City of St. Catharines' Economic Development & Tourism Services department. The office provides information and customized resources and tools to help entrepreneurs start and grow a business.

Services and tools include:

• Free consultations
• Access to start-up information
• Programs and funding information
• Seminars and workshops
• Business plan development and review services
• Sales and marketing plan assistance
• Networking events
• Referrals to qualified business professionals