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Starter Company Program
Micro grants for small businesses

Micro grants of up to $3,500 to grow your business.

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Business support
Free expert coaching

Contact us for free advice and guidance to help grow your business.

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Micro grants
Programs for all stages of business

View our free programs and micro grants for entrepreneurs and business owners.

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Attend events
Seminars and workshops

Enhance your business skills with networking and professional development opportunities.

Upcoming Seminars & Workshops

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About Us

The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) is your leading source for business information, strategy, resources, education and guidance in Northumberland County.

The BECN exists through a partnership between the Province of Ontario and Northumberland County. Small Business Advisory Centres deliver provincially funded programs and services that help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow, and succeed. With more than 50 centres across Ontario, OSBACs foster local business growth and strengthen communities across the province.

Serving all of Northumberland County, the BECN provides the “Expertise to Build & Grow Your Business” offering a full scope of services that will facilitate business start-up and expansion.

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Our programs and resources

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Programs

Micro grants, support, networking and training for all stages of business

Services

Thinking about starting a business or growing your business? We are here to support you!

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Business Resources

Helpful information and resources for extended research assistance

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OSBAC Programs

OSBAC programs and services are delivered by Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. Programs include Starter Company Plus, Summer Company and Succession Ontario.