The City’s Business Growth Services help Toronto’s businesses meet everyday challenges and maximize opportunities through a variety of programs. These programs provide superior B2B opportunities and engagement to start-up, small, medium and large businesses.
Participate in year-round learning opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Training Sessions
- Boot camp series – interactive on-line business programs relating to various subject matter such as business plan development, start-up financials, marketing, media and more
- How to start a business series including food, construction, creative and consulting business sessions
Networking Events
Specialized content-driven forums and networking events:
- Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum: Thursday, May 9th at Toronto City Hall (Chamber’s Commerce) – 9:30am-4pm
- Small Business Forum: Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at Ceridian Hall – 8:30am-4:30pm
- Business Financing Forum: February 2025, time and location to be confirmed
Ask-the-Expert Sessions
The City, in partnership with various business sectors, offers free Ask-the-Expert sessions at a Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre:
- Year-round programs
- Timing: Half day to full day program sessions
- Locations: Scarborough Civic Centre and North York Civic Centre
