Entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurial spirit in Middlesex is visible across the County. Fledgling businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the many services available for new and existing small businesses through the Business Help Centre operated by the Middlesex Community Futures Development Corporation. Other associations that actively support entrepreneurs in Middlesex County include the Business Development Bank of Canada, Farm Credit Canada, and the local business associations including:

• Dorchester Business Association
• SCOR Business Portal
• Small Business Enterprise Centres
• Southwest Middlesex Business Network
• Southwestern Ontario Angel Group
• Strathroy and District Chamber of Commerce

Resources

• BMO SmartSteps for Business
• Business Resources (RBC Royal Bank)
• Canada Business Ontario
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation
• Get Growing for Business (Scotiabank)
• Free Online Business Courses, Seminars & Training
• MaRS - Help for Science, Technology & Social Entreprenuers
• Ontario Business Line
• Small Business Resource Centre (CIBC)
• Small Business Resource Centre (TD Canada Trust)
• Students and Young Entreprenuers
• TD Canada Trust - series of Webinars for Small Business
• TechAlliance
• Youth Entrepreneurship Info-Guide

 Grants / Funding Programs