Small Business Centre

Small Business Centre

Summer Company Applications Open!

Local students with an entrepreneurial spirit are invited to apply for this year’s Summer Company program for the opportunity to turn their passion into a real business venture and a summer job.

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The Small Business Centre for Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia gives entrepreneurs the assistance they need to start and grow their businesses and meet their entrepreneurial aspirations. This Centre is one of 54 offices across Ontario that provide support to new and existing businesses through tools and resources needed to evaluate ideas and decide if entrepreneurship is right for you. 

The Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia is located inside the Sandbox Centre at 24 Maple Avenue, 2nd floor in Barrie. Reach out to our team at smallbusiness@barrie.ca or 705-720-2445 to see how we can assist you on your entrepreneurial journey.

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Meet the SBC Team

Our office is staffed with dedicated business professionals. We can help you determine what you need to do before, during, and after launching your business, and help you grow and scale your business to meet your goals.
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Services & Resources

The Small Business Centre is the front door for your entrepreneurial journey. We support small businesses at all stages; from start-up ideas through to existing, growth-ready enterprises.
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Programs

The Small Business Centre is proud to offer programs that support entrepreneurship in the Simcoe County region.
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Events Listing

Check out the events listing to learn about the events and workshops offered by the Small Business Centre and other community service providers.

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