{"id":4,"date":"2019-05-29T12:42:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T16:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-08-13T15:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T19:27:22","slug":"hamilton-business-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamilton Business Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HAMILTON BUSINESS CENTRE <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HELPING HAMILTON’S ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Hamilton Business Centre (formerly Small Business Enterprise Centre) provides information, tools, and resources that entrepreneurs need to start and grow their businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\nregister for a free workshop<\/a>\n\n\n\n

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Advice & Resources<\/span><\/span>

Complimentary workshops, online guides, e-learning videos, and ongoing mentorship opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programs & Training<\/span><\/span>

Self-employment, digital adoption, and business basics training and programming available.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hamilton: Open for Business<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n
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Information, guidance, <\/strong>and advice <\/strong>on starting, and growing a business<\/span>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nbook a free consultATION<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SMALL BUSINESS EQUALS BIG BUSINESS<\/span><\/span> IN HAMILTON <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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238<\/span>
Total new businesses established in 2025 through the HBC<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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18,435<\/span>
Total general inquiries (walk-ins, emails, calls) handled in 2025<\/span> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1454<\/span>
Total client consultations performed in 2025 <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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269<\/span>
Jobs created in 2025 through the HBC<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Start your business journey here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Programs & Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Self-employment, accelerator, and digital adoption programming for new and existing businesses, as well as for youths.<\/p>\n<\/div>

view programming<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Seminars & Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complementary webinars and workshops, hosted by trusted program partners and local business leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Financing & Funding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive list of curated grants, loans, tax credits, and wage subsidies, that provide support for a range of sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Small Business Centres Ontario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Free e-learning courses for all stages of your business journey, available to you anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Featured Program:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Succession Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you one of the 76% of small business owners planning to exit in the next decade without a formal succession plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Succession planning is critical for Canadian business owners to ensure a smooth transition when exiting their business, whether due to retirement, health issues, or other reasons. Succession Success is designed to educate and equip SMB\u2019s with the knowledge, tools, and resources to properly plan, develop, and implement basic succession plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\nlearn more<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Make it official!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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