Regional Business Centre - Sudbury

09/04/2026

Every successful business starts with an idea. What makes the difference is having the right support to turn that idea into reality. Be like Graphic Codelab and get support from Starter Company Plus!

Facilitated by the Regional Business Centre and funded by the Government of Ontario, Starter Company Plus gives entrepreneurs the tools, knowledge, and support they need to succeed:

✦ Mentorship from local business leaders
✦ Guidance to build a strong business plan
✦ Opportunity to access a $5,000 grant
✦ No sign up fee

APPLICANTS MUST BE:
- 18+
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Ontario
- Not a student or returning to school
- Operating in Greater Sudbury, Espanola and/or Manitoulin Island area

Deadline: Sept 20, 2026
Find out more: regionalbusiness.ca/startercompanyplus/

09/03/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Applying to Starter Company Plus may result in up to $5,000 in business funds!

Facilitated by the Regional Business Centre and funded by the Government of Ontario, Starter Company Plus gives entrepreneurs the tools, knowledge, and support they need to succeed:

✦ Mentorship from local business leaders
✦ Guidance to build a strong business plan
✦ Opportunity to access a $5,000 grant
✦ No sign up fee

Spots are limited, so apply before it's too late!

APPLICANTS MUST BE:
- 18+
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Ontario
- Not a student or returning to school
- Operating in Greater Sudbury, Espanola and/or Manitoulin Island area

Deadline: Sept 20, 2026
Find out more: regionalbusiness.ca/startercompanyplus/

Starter Company Plus is a program that provides entrepreneurs with the resources and knowledge they need to start, purchase or grow their own business with a $5,000 grant!

09/02/2026

New to starting a business?

Join our beginner’s webinar series to learn essential entrepreneurship skills, from developing the right mindset to planning your next steps, so you can launch your business with confidence.

Ask questions and network with fellow business owners! Taking place online on Sept 10th at 12 PM. No sign up fee

🔗 regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/

09/01/2026

Getting funding for your business can feel like a real headache, so we invited our friend Pierre from NOHFC to break it down!

We'll explore practical information about available funding streams, eligibility requirements, application tips, and how businesses can access financial support for growth and expansion!

The webinar will be online on Thursday, Sept 3 at 12 PM

Register for this free webinar here 😎 regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/

09/01/2026

Seen the new "AI Content" label on Instagram posts lately? Here's what it means and why you're seeing it

As AI content becomes more prevalent, Meta now labels content created or edited using AI. Unfortunately, some popular editing tools are also being flagged, which may reduce audience trust and engagement

This doesn’t mean you have to stop using your favourite editing tools! Feel free to continue editing your content however you'd like, but keep in mind that it may trigger an "AI Content" label

08/27/2026

Getting funding for your business can feel like a real headache, so we invited our friend Pierre from NOHFC to break it down!

We'll explore practical information about available funding streams, eligibility requirements, application tips, and how businesses can access financial support for growth and expansion!

The webinar will be online on Thursday, Sept 3 at 12 PM

Register for this free webinar here 😎 regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/

Regional Business Centre Incubator Program Community Starter Company Plus Summer Company

08/24/2026

It's time to get back into the spirit of learning! Join us for 3 free webinars this September and level up your skills in funding, entrepreneurship, and social media advertising

→ Funding Prospects In Northern Ontario (NOHFC)
→ Beginner's Guide to Entrepreneurship
→ Winning Black Friday with Ads (The Social Soulpreneur)

All 3 take place virtually from 12 to 1 pm and feature a Q&A session so start noting your questions!

Registration to these free events here 😎 regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/

08/21/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the completion of our Summer Company program, with Mayor Paul Lefebvre joining us to present certificates to our young entrepreneurs.

This summer, they took an idea and turned it into something real. They showed up, put themselves out there, learned along the way, and experienced what it really takes to run a business.

Starting a business takes courage, and we’re proud of each of them for taking that leap.

A special thank you to The Foundry / La Fonderie at Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne for supporting one of our participants and helping make their summer possible.

Congratulations to all of you! We’re proud of what you accomplished.

08/18/2026

B2B = Businesses Selling to Businesses. Seems intimidating... How do you pitch your services and actually close the deal with another business owner?

Join Karen Mathewson, Director of Sales at Agilis Networks, for a free webinar on the strategies that make B2B sales work, taking place Thursday, August 20th at 12 PM

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and walk away with new found inspiration!

🔗 regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/

08/14/2026

A summer to never forget ☀️💕

→ Luke J. - NXT Sports Canada Tennis
→ Alex St-P. -
→ Kunj S. - Chandra Digital Photo World
→ Carter F. - CFox Landscaping
→ Kalev T. - Superstack Sharpening
→ Larissa M. - ML Arts & Pots
→ Lirane K. -

Still cheering on our Summer Company participants ☀️ Follow them on socials, shop their services and products, and keep up with their entrepreneurial journeys 💛