PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

The Hamilton Business Centre offers a variety of programs and resources for new and existing businesses, as well as programming for youths. Whether you’re looking to start a business or get expert advice, HBC is here to help!

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HBC Programs:

Ten Steps to Starting a Business

Starting a small business can be exciting and challenging. With careful research and hard work, it can also be very rewarding. This online guide is written with the intent of pointing you, the potential entrepreneur, in the right direction – faster and easier!

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Starter Company Plus

Starter Company Plus is a training and mentoring program for start-up businesses less than 2-years of age. Currently, we are inviting all types of businesses to apply! This program offers opportunities for FREE training, mentorship, and funding opportunities for eligible businesses.

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Access to Professionals

Are you looking for Business Legal, Accounting or Marketing advice? The Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional for a 30-minute, one-on-one meeting.

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Food Forge

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? This 7-week bootcamp will help get your favourite recipe retail ready! Learn the basics of the food & beverage industry, how to package and label your food product, secure retailers, and more!

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Launch Local

In partnership with the Business Advisory Group, Launch Local provides early and growth-stage business owners individual mentoring sessions with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and retired executives. Moreover, participants receive group training on business planning, social media marketing, marketing analytics, and cashflow.

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Common House Café

Common House Café is an exciting new initiative that invites licensed food businesses in the startup or expansion phase to join a collaborative and inclusive artisan food incubator, retail shop, and creative space designed to be the perfect backdrop for your business’s growth.

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She Means Business

A success pod for women entrepreneurs, this small group is a space where your vision is met with excitement, challenges are faced head-on, action is consistent and, accountability is real.

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Summer Company

Are you a student searching for a summer job? Have you ever wanted to start your own business around your passion or skills but are unsure of where to start? The Summer Company program can help turn your vision into reality.

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E.R. Monaco Young Entrepreneurs Awards

This youth program gives high school students the opportunity to enhance their skills through the development of a professional business plan. Our competition is designed to challenge your student’s entrepreneurial talents.

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Resources:

Opening a Restaurant in Hamilton (Guide)

Thinking of opening a restaurant in Hamilton? This free guide is here to help you understand the steps you will take, and the important people to connect with, to start your business. It provides a general overview of each step, appropriate department and contact details, as well as costs and timelines.

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Business Advisory Group

BAG is a not-for-profit, incorporated organization of business persons, senior managers and professionals, working together as volunteers. Over the years BAG has helped start-ups, established businesses, both successful and troubled, and those who want to explore creating a business.

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Small Business Centres Ontario

Small business success is all about learning and adapting. Taking a business from idea to start-up to growth stage is no small feat! SBC E-Learning Sessions (free) will set you up with essential skills, knowledge, and prepare you to speak to business professionals and advisors. With this knowledge you can move forward, minimize common mistakes and risk throughout your small business journey.

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