What We Do

Our team provides free bilingual business services to help entrepreneurs, SMEs (small-medium-sized enterprises) and startups launch, expand and grow. 

About The Business Enterprise Centre

The Business Enterprise Centre provides training and programs to help entrepreneurs, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and startups launch, expand and grow. Our business consulting services foster an entrepreneurial culture and support new jobs and employment in the region.

Our free bilingual services include:

The Business Enterprise Centre is hosted by the Timmins Economic Development Corporation and funded by the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

Please contact the Business Enterprise Centre for more information on how to launch, expand and/or grow your business.

Catchment Area

The Business Enterprise Centre serves a region which extends along the Hwy 11 Corridor and includes communities from Hornepayne to Iroquois Falls as well as Timmins and the James Bay Coast.

What We Do

Upcoming Workshops

Register today for the following workshops!

Starter Company Plus – How to Pitch your Business

May 14, 2024

Learn how to prepare and practice your business pitch with Nancy Riopel, CEO, Consultant and Project Manager with Humanagement.

Starter Company Plus – Value in Good Bookkeeping

May 21, 2024

Explore the legal and logistical requirements of starting up, expanding, or purchasing a business, and learn the values in good bookkeeping from Christine Bedard of Northwoods Bookkeeping & Consulting Inc.

Starter Company Plus – Learn About the Business Community

May 28, 2024

Learn about other organizations that assist businesses such as the Community Futures Development Corporations, Link North, Northern Ontario Angels, Timmins Chamber of Commerce, banking, insurance and legal professionals.