Looking at Starting or Growing a Business? Here is some information and helpful resources on getting you started with your new small business adventure.
Visit the Small Business Enterprise Centre |
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The Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre is your first stop for information on starting and growing your small business. Resources available include:
You can check out current listings of events and register online: Listing of Business Seminars, Workshops and Events. |
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Business Improvement Areas - Supporting Local Businesses |
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The Downtown BIA and Main Street BIA represent a variety of our local businesses that are located within each BIA’s geographic area. Contact one of the BIAs to learn more about providing guidance for your new or growing business. What is a Business Improvement Area (BIA)? It is an organized group of property owners and businesses within a specified geographic area that join together, upon approval of the municipality, to organize, finance and carry out physical improvements and promote economic development in their designated area. Each BIA has a board of management which is an organization set up to provide business promotion and improvement functions. To learn more about the organizations, visit: |
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Chamber of Commerce - Supporting Businesses in South Niagara |
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Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce The Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business community and serve as an advocate for business members. Services and resources include:
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping businesses and organizations succeed in order to ensure the long-term economic and social prosperity of the Niagara Region. |
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City of Port Colborne Business Regulations |
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Check with the various departments listed below for any regulations affecting your business.
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Niagara Region Business Licensing and Regulations |
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The Niagara Region Business Licensing Department provides licensing, inspections and enforcement. Visit Niagara Region Business Licensing for a complete list of the business types. If you're planning to open a new business in Niagara, Public Health can provide information and resources to new business owners on:
Visit Public Health for New Businesses to request a consultation. |
Provincial Regulations and Licensing in Ontario |
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For entrepreneurs who want to start and run a business in Ontario, visit the Government of Ontario - Business, Workplace and Economy. Learn how to:
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Small Business Incentives and Grants |
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The City of Port Colborne and the governments of Ontario and Canada offer a range incentive and grant programs for new or expanding businesses. Below are just a few currently being offered. Community Improvement Plan Program Provincial legislation allows municipalities to prepare and adopt Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) so that the municipality can offer financial incentive programs to encourage community improvement, revitalization and development projects in strategic areas of the municipality. The City of Port Colborne has had in place a number of CIPs for several years, and these have recently been replaced by a new Comprehensive Community Improvement Plan (CIP), except for the Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP, which continue to be offered. Visit our Incentives & Grants page to learn more. Digital Main Street Program The Digital Transformation Grant program is designed to assist brick-and-mortar small businesses that are looking to increase capacity through digital transformation and technologies. Visit Digital Main Street to sign up and see if your business is eligible. Canada Digital Adoption Program As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with Digital Main Street and their ShopHERE powered by Google program to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant to small businesses across the country. Visit Canada Digital Adoption Program to sign up and see if your business is eligible. ShopHERE ShopHERE Creates online stores for independent small businesses and artists at no cost. What does the Program Do?
Visit ShopHere for more information. Venture Niagara Where do you go when your business needs funds to grow? Venture Niagara is a not-for-profit corporation that helps new business start-ups and existing businesses expand their operations so our community can thrive in today’s economy. To learn more, contact Volker Loetfering, Business Loans Officer, at volker@ventureniagara.com. |
Resources for Your Small Business |
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Port Colborne Public Library Perhaps you’re just starting out and need access to a computer, the internet, photocopying and scanning, or a quiet space to write your business plan? The library and all of its knowledgeable and kind staff is waiting to help you. Stop by today at 310 King Street, reach them by phone 905-834-6512, or visit the Port Colborne Library in person. PC Employment Works PC Employment Works offers a variety of free recruitment services for employers and job seekers in the Niagara region to help develop lasting professional connections. Their recruitment services for employers include:
Contact them at 905-834-3629 to learn more or visit PC Works Employment. Resources you can download: |
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Port Colborne Community Logo |
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The City of Port Colborne proudly unveils its new community logo, a symbol that embodies our vibrant city and its rich marine heritage. Designed to foster unity and belonging, residents and visitors are encouraged to wear the logo with pride, both locally and beyond.
This logo is available for public and business use, free of charge. However, the City's corporate logo remains trademarked and can only be used by authorized individuals, such as City staff. To obtain the logo files for your business, please complete the application below.
Port Colborne Community Logo Application
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