Start or Expand Your Business

Ontario Export Services

Ontario Export Services provides information on how to sell your product outside of Canada.

For local export support, visit Niagara Foreign Trade Zone and contact the FTZ Coordinator to learn about programs you may qualify for.

Start a Business in Ontario

The Government of Canada provides registration services for business owners and partnerships.

The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre and Hamilton Small Business Centre provide resources and tools to entrepreneurs to assist with business growth. These centres service all of Niagara Region.

Register a Business in Ontario

Service Ontario provides registration services for business owners, partnerships and trade names. Register a business name directly as a sole proprietorship or partnership.

Depending on how you wish to incorporate your business, click on the appropriate link below:

• incorporate a business provincially
• incorporate a business federally

Government Grants

The Government of Canada offers several grant programs:

• provincial grants
• federal grants

Business Development Bank of Canada

The Business Development Bank of Canada offers financing and loan assistance to businesses in Niagara Region.

Niagara Region Economic Development

Niagara Region Economic Development promotes Niagara on a global scale and encourages investment. They offer business support services to attract, maintain and increase jobs in the Niagara Region.

West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of business people, professionals, and community groups. They promote trade and commerce, as well as the economic, civil and social welfare of our community.

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