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| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Waterloo Wellington Community Futures | A not-for-profit offering support, consultations, financing, and training for rural businesses in Wellington County and the Region of Waterloo. Supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). www.wwcf.ca |
| LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre | A community hub connecting individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners with information, space, and people to explore bold ideas and spark action in business. They provide local access to workshops, events, lunch and learns, workplace training resources, and custom business development support. LaunchIt serves rural communities across northern Wellington County, including Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North. www.launchitminto.com |
| Business Centre Guelph Wellington | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington provides the entry point for entrepreneurship in Guelph and Wellington County, helping individuals get into business for themselves. They support the growth and expansion of small businesses by offering a variety of workshops, resources and one-on-one advisory services. www.guelphbusiness.com |
| LiftOff Waterloo Wellington | The LiftOff Black Entrepreneurship Programme supports Black entrepreneurs from the earliest stages of starting a business to innovating, growing, and scaling an existing business. Offers one-on-one coaching at no cost. www.liftoffbyccawr.com |
| Boundless Accelerator (formally known as Innovation Guelph) | Award-winning programmes and initiatives to support businesses from startup to scaleup for a strong, diverse, inclusive, sustainable economy. Access with mentorship, resources, and connections. |
| Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) | Servicing Wellington North in Wellington County, SEDC provides loans and equity investment, small business counselling, and supports community economic development through workshops and seminars. www.sbdc.ca |