Our services to businesses and entrepreneurs are free.
Business Planning
Venture Niagara offers business planning programs and one-on-one meetings with our experienced business councilors. Financing conditions often require an in-depth review of the business and the development of a plan to address any shortcomings prior to receiving financing. When outside consultants are required for this service, initial meetings are typically paid by Venture Niagara.
- Do you need a business plan? YES! See our Business Plan Template for assistance.
Seminars and Workshops
Services and events organized by Venture Niagara can include:
- Discussions about lending institutions
- Insights about importing and trading
Follow us on social media to find our upcoming events.
Referrals
Our community partners can help direct business start-ups in creating a business plan or provide information on relevant federal and provincial programs and services.
St. Catharines Entreprise Centre
The St. Catharines Entreprise Centre has the information, resources and tools entrepreneurs need to start and grow a business. Offices are located in downtown St. Catharines with a satellite office in Welland, but service clients' needs across the Niagara region.
Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre
The Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre is your one first stop for information and advice on starting your business.
Innovate Niagara
Innovate Niagara connects innovators to the people and programs required to bring their innovations to market through a suite of in-house programs, resource partners, and network of incubation facilities.
BioLinc
The Goodman School of Business BioLinc is a dynamic business incubation facility dedicated to promoting and enhancing the growth and commercialization of new businesses and discoveries taking place at Brock University.
Spark Niagara
Spark Niagara is a collaborative innovation space for the incubation and acceleration of new and emerging start-up companies and compatible businesses.
Starting a small business can be personally and financially rewarding.
Call Venture Niagara at 905-680-8085 to discuss your ideas to see where we can help.