HAMILTON BUSINESS CENTRE
HELPING HAMILTON’S ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED
The Hamilton Business Centre (formerly Small Business Enterprise Centre) provides information, tools, and resources that entrepreneurs need to start and grow their businesses.
register for a free workshopComplimentary workshops, online guides, e-learning videos, and ongoing mentorship opportunities.
Self-employment, digital adoption, and business basics training and programming available.
Information, guidance, and advice on starting, and growing a business.
Get connected with a subject matter expert that can help you get the answers you need and provide you with the support and resources to achieve your business goals. Book a consultation online or call (905) 540-6400.
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Featured Program:
Work for the best boss every this summer. You! Summer Company provides hands-on, business training and mentoring, together with awards of up to $3,000 to help enterprising students start up and run their own summer businesses. Successful students receive $1,500 up front to help with start-up costs and $1,500 when they successfully complete the program requirements.
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Register your business name today.
Time to make things official. Ensure your new business operates smoothly and inspires customer confidence. Follow step-by-step and learn how to register your business name for a Sole Proprietorship with the Ontario government in 2024.
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Contact the HBC
Hamilton Business Centre
City Hall, 71 Main Street West, 1st Floor
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 4Y5
Phone: 905-540-6400 or 289-556-7001
Fax: 905-540-6411
Email: hbc@hamilton.ca
Partners & Sponsors
Thank you to our valued partners and sponsors for their continued support of the Hamilton Business Centre services and entrepreneurship in Hamilton!
