Small business is the backbone of Ontario's economy. That's where the Small Business Enterprise Centres come in. Our focus is your bottom line. Whether you're just starting up or you've been in business for a few years, we offer the practical support entrepreneurs needs to thrive in today's economy.

The Ontario government, along with federal and municipal counterparts, as well as leading private-sector companies have joined forces to make the Entrepreneurship Centres a truly innovative network. And it's all available to your business at no cost!

Our network of offices throughout the province is staffed with experienced professionals. They can provide you with wide-ranging resources that could prove integral to your success:

• one-on-one consulting on business planning, market analysis, e-business, exporting and much more
• workshops, seminars and on-line training that are relevant to your needs
• guidance on rules and regulations, licensing and business registrations
• access to the latest technologies, including Internet databases for research and planning

Anyone interested in making an appoitment with the manager can contact Wendy Onstein at 613.342.8772 ext. 470 or email: wonstein@brockville.com. The office is open to anyone who would like to drop by whether you have questions or you would like to use the resource library. Other services provided by the centre include: 

• business registrations 
• business consulting
• follow up mentoring
• business plan assistance
• financial documentation
• self help manuals
• use of on-line terminals

The Small Business Centre is an economic development initiative spearheaded by the City of Brockville Economic Development office and the 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation.