Did you know that many organizations in the GTA provide free services for newcomer entrepreneurs to help them a start business? Below is a list of some key resources that include courses, workshops, mentoring, tips, tools, information, and funding options.
Organization |
Resources |
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| ACCES Employment | Entrepreneurship Connections
Program for newcomer entrepreneurs providing individual coaching to start a business. |
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| Alterna Savings | Micro-Finance Program
Micro-finance program for new and marginalized Ontarians looking to start a business. |
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| Business Development Bank of Canada | Business Loans
Crown corporation that offers business loans and consulting services to SMEs. |
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| Canada Business Ontario | Business Guide for Newcomers to Canada
Newcomer Entrepreneurs Government of Canada resources to help newcomers plan or start a business. |
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| Centennial College | Accelerator for Centennial Community Entrepreneurs and Leaders (ACCEL)
Business incubator helping youth aged 18-29 start or grow businesses in the eastern GTA. It provides mentoring and consultations. |
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| Futurpreneur Canada | Financing and Mentoring
Financing, mentoring and support tools for newcomer entrepreneurs. |
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| Hire Immigrants | Starting a Business
Online resource that provides tips, advice and links to tools on how to start, manage, grow, and exit a business. |
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| Humber College & Richview Library | Pop-Up Business Incubator
Workshops and network opportunities with industry professionals and Humber College students. |
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| Immigrant Café | Immigrant Entrepreneurs Meet-Up
Meet-up group for newcomer entrepreneurs and small business. |
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| Job Skills | Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers
Workshops delivered across York Region that assists newcomers interested in exploring entrepreneurship. |
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| MaRS Discovery District | Entrepreneur’s Toolkit
Online tools and information to help entrepreneurs launch and grow a business. |
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| Meridian & Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE) | Road Map
Financial roadmap for entrepreneurs and small business owners. |
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| Pro Bono Ontario (PBO) | Legal Help for Entrepreneurs
Resources for Entrepreneurs Provides commercial legal education and assistance to those with viable businesses who are unable to afford legal help. |
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| RBC, Royal Bank of Canada | Support for Newcomers
The RBC Newcomer Advantage provides everything a newcomer needs to get started financially in Canada. |
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| Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office | Support for Entrepreneurs
Support for budding entrepreneurs. |
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| Toronto French Business Network | Accelerator TFBN
Support in funding, management and mentoring for the Francophone business community. |
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| Toronto Public Library | Small Business
Programs, seminars, and resources on running your small business; plus space to work and meet. |
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| TRIEC | Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs)
Network supporting professional immigrant associations to connect members to meaningful employment. |