Doing Business
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Starting & Expanding
Welcome to the CEDC, your first stop when considering starting or expanding your business. Our free services provide a variety of tools to help you turn your idea into a successful venture. Our services meet the needs of small, medium and large businesses. Our Development Officers provide free and confidential services that include:
- Streamline the start up and expansion process of your business idea
- Assist with business and marketing plans
- Information on funding, financial and legal options
- Provide referrals and act as liaison
- Assist on site selection
- Collection of statistics, demographics and labour market data
- Discuss opportunities and incentives
Our office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please speak to one of our Development Officers for more information or visit our Canada Business Resources website to access a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations including:
- Business Planning
- E-business
- Grants and Finances
- Government grants, loans and financing
- Growth and Innovation
- How to Register your Business Name (Ontario)
- Market Research and Statistics
- Starting a Business
