{"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":"2026-10-09T15:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T19:11:08","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 provides information, referrals, advisory services, mentoring, workshops, networking opportunities, and business resources to support entrepreneurs and small businesses at all stages of development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Free workshops, online resources, e-learning, and mentorship to support your business journey.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Self-employment support, business training, and incubation programs to help entrepreneurs succeed.<\/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 in Hamilton.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Connect with a business advisor for expert guidance, practical resources, and personalized support to help you start, manage, and grow your business. Explore our workshops, access valuable business resources, or book a one-on-one consultation to get the answers you need and take the next step toward achieving your business goals. Book online or call (905) 540-6400 to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\ntake a workshop<\/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 Journey Here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Programs & Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Programs, resources, and support for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, including self-employment programs, business incubators and accelerators, and youth entrepreneurship initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Seminars & Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complimentary webinars and workshops delivered by trusted program partners and experienced local business leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Small Business Centres Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Free, on-demand e-learning courses to support every stage of your business journey, accessible anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre (OSBAC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres delivers provincially funded programs and services that help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow, and succeed. With more than 50 centres across Ontario, OSBACs foster local business growth and strengthen communities across the province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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