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Accelerate your business growth with our curated selection of resources and tools. From Ideation to Launch, Maintenance, and Growth - SBEC can help support your business goals and help you find your next step.​

NEW BUSINESS     |     GETTING STARTED     |     LOCAL RESOURCES     |     YOUR WELLBEING​
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A female entrepreneur or small business owner working at a laptop in a sunny office with a satisfied smile on her face
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New Business Registration

Ontario
Business
Registry
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​The new registry allows businesses and not-for-profit corporations to complete over 90 transactions online, including registering, incorporating, and updating their information.
  • Register a business name
  • Proprietorship & partnerships
  • Search for a business
  • Not-for-profit
Service
​Ontario

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​Service Ontario's business services online provides for a variety of resources, including registering a business name.
  • Register a business name
  • Proprietorship & partnerships
  • Online or in-person
  • Fees & resources
Government of Canada
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​Resources from the Government of Canada about everything you need to create and operate a corporation.
  • Information on process
  • Incorporation
  • Online or in-person
  • Fees & resources
BizPal
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​BizPal is a streamlined service that assists in understanding what you need in permits and licensing in your area.
  • Permits
  • Licenses
  • New businesses
  • Free online resource
Canada
​Revenue

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​Administrating tax laws for the Government of Canada. Key business registrations with the federal government. 
  • Business number
  • Tax account
  • New businesses
  • CRA programs
Canada
​Business App
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​Your mobile business partner. Download the app to find all the information you need for your business
  • Gov. programs & services
  • Recommendations
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Personalized Notifications
City of
​St. Thomas
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Licensing requirements, regulations and applications for businesses within the City of St. Thomas
  • Licensing Requirements
  • Application Documents
  • Permit Applications
  • City of St. Thomas Regulations
SW Public Health
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Health and safety requirements for businesses prior to opening and ongoing inspections requirements. 
  • Health Requirements
  • Safety Requirements
  • Business Specific Regulations
  • Health and Safety News
Workplace Safety
& Prevention
​Services

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Reach your full potential with access to free advice & education to stay on track with health & safety as you grow.
  • Health Requirements
  • Safety Requirements
  • Business Specific Regulations
  • Health and Safety News

Getting Started - Guides & Information

Canada Business
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Information on starting a business from taxes, permits, and regulations, to intellectual property.
  • Permits & regulations
  • Intellectual property
  • Business support
  • Government resources
Province of Ontario
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Ontario’s economy and how to do business here; from tax credits for business to the Ontario Budget.
  • Start-up
  • Economic development
  • Export & trade
  • Finances
BDC
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Venture Capital and financial solutions for growth while protecting cash flow.
  • Financing
  • Advisory Services
  • Entrepreneurial tools
  • Resources
E-business
​Toolkit

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Ontario resources to help you harness the power of the internet and profit from e-business.
  • Online
  • E-business
  • Start-up
  • Resources
FedDev Ontario
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Small Business Services (SBS) helps Ontario entrepreneurs access government business information and services.
  • Online
  • Start-up
  • Business support
  • Government resources
Financial
​Data

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Government of Canada resource for creating a report to view financial performance data by industry
  • Online
  • Market research
  • Business data
  • Government resources
Labelling
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The Canadian labelling requirements for consumer packaging, food, textiles, precious metals and pharmaceutical drugs.
  • Food labelling
  • Product labelling
  • Labelling regulations
  • Labelling requirements
Ontario Made
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Register Ontario Made products to a searchable government consumer database. Receive a digital Ontario Made logo for labeling
  • Labels
  • Register products
  • Business support
  • Ontario resource
OMAFRA
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Learn about the Ministry's commitment to delivering services and information in accessible formats to all Ontarians.
  • Agricultural production
  • Food regulations
  • Foodland Ontario
  • Food safety
Canada
Border
​Services

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Canadian border services regulations and requirements for import and export within Canada. 
  • Import requirements
  • Export requirements
  • Commercial goods
  • Government regulations
Health Canada
Cosmetics

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A multipage document concerning cosmetics and food/drug regulations, including links to resources.
  • Cosmetic regulations
  • Cosmetic labelling
  • Food/Drug requirements
  • Government resources

Local Business Resources

EBRC
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The Elgin Business Resource Centre promotes all levels of sustainable business with business loans. From new start-ups to large established businesses.
  • Business counselling
  • Business loans
  • Office space
  • Rural Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
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The voice of business in St. Thomas and surrounding area. Members  benefit connection with both the Ontario and Canadian Chamber of Commerce, whose advocacy efforts and initiatives advance public policy issues that impact business.
  • Advocacy
  • Networking
  • Business directory
  • Business resources
Downtown
​St. Thomas

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A volunteer based committee of City Council dedicated to the improvement, beautification and maintenance of the city's downtown and to promote the area as a business or shopping area.
  • Business Directory
  • Downtown Dollars
  • Beautification
  • Special Events Downtown
Tech
​Alliance
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The Province of Ontario’s Regional Innovation Centre for our area. Focused on supercharging  the community.
  • Business advice
  • Community engagement
  • Start-up capital
  • Accelerate scale-ups
The Atrium
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It’s hard to stay productive and focused working from home - it’s also lonely. See how our affordable monthly plans can get you out of your house into a safe and beautiful working environment.
  • Flexible co-work and office space
  • Mailbox rentals
  • Boardroom
  • Community
St. Thomas
​Public Library

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A resource hub for the community. Access books, online courses, Wi-Fi, computers, printing, and Creators' Corner. 
  • Perks Program
  • Workshops
  • Gale Courses
  • Community resources

Mental Health Resources - Your Wellbeing Matters

CAMH
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Mental health matters to your business. Tips, coping strategies and resources for the public and health care workers.
  • Mental health
  • Science & research
  • Education
  • Health info
CCOHS
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Everyone at the workplace has a shared responsibility for safety and health, and that includes mental health. 
  • Tools to support health
  • Assessment tools
  • Education
  • Safe work space
Federal Mental Health Resources
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Learn about mental health, mental illness and related services in Canada.
  • Covid-19 resources
  • Prevention information
  • Funding for initiatives
  • Stress coping skills
Canadian
Mental Health Association

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Founded in 1918, the CMHA is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.
  • Covid-19 resources
  • Government policies
  • National programs
  • Events and training
Need help navigating the available resources or looking for more detailed guidance?
​Contact us today to arrange a no-cost consultation with one of our Small Business Advisors.
Contact us!
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“Creating an ecosystem where small businesses in Elgin County and St. Thomas can
​connect, learn and grow their business.”
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St. Thomas, ON 
N5R 3L7
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226.386.5249
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