The Markham Small Business team offers dedicated support to those looking to start and grow their business. Entrepreneurs meet one-on-one with our expert business consultants and have access to a variety of programs and support tailored to their needs.

Small Business Services and Advisory Support

Just starting out? We can help with business plan reviews and provide guidance on licenses, loans, registration, and permits needed to start a business. We can also provide information on trade, patents, copyright and trademarks, and connect you to mentoring and networking opportunities.

Use our online booking calendar to meet us virtually or at the Aaniin Library, Angus Glen Library, Markham Village Library, YSpace or the IBM Innovation Centre.

Pour accéder à d'autres ressources en français sur l'entrepreneuriat, veuillez visiter le site web de la FGA à la Fédération des gens d'affaires francophones de l'Ontario.  
 

Dates

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

1,679

businesses helped

54

Seminars hosted
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Small Business Grants

The Markham Small Business Centre administers a few grants throughout the year including Summer Company, Starter Company Plus, Digital Transformation Grant, and the Canada Digital Adoption Program. 

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What Businesses
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Equipped with the latest technology and connectivity tools, the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) Markham campus enables employees to innovate, collaborate and lead the future of mobility, right here in Canada.
Tobias Suenner
Vice President of the GM Canadian Technical Centre, General Motors Canada
TD Bank Financial Group is proud to be one of the largest employers in the City of Markham...
Dero Sabatini
Vice President - York Region Commercial Center, TD
Pond located in Markham because it’s a high technology company that needs access to other high technology companies... It’s one of the few geographies that affords us the opportunity to do anything we need within a close limited geography of where we’re standing.
Steve Martin
CEO, Pond Tech
We find that there’s a lot of great talent in the market, especially engineers for our manufacturing unit. It’s good to be in Markham since it’s a major tech hub for Canada’s blue chip organizations and innovation companies.
Cyril Fernandes
SVP of Global Business Development , Vexos

More Events

Find More
Jan
26
Monday
DIY Your Business Plan
Online Event
1:30 to 3:00PM EDT - 2026

DIY Your Business Plan

Feb
12
Thursday
Free Market Research Tools for Your Business Success
Online Event
11:00AM to 12:30PM EDT - 2026

Free Market Research Tools for Your Business Success

Feb
26
Thursday
CRA Tax Info Session for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships (Online Session)
Online Event
9:30 to 11:30AM EDT - 2026

CRA Tax Info Session for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships (Online Session)

Mar
19
Thursday
CRA Tax Info Session for Incorporated Businesses (Online Session)
Online Event
1:00 to 3:00PM EDT - 2026

CRA Tax Info Session for Incorporated Businesses (Online Session)

Apr
09
Thursday
Importing and Exporting: A Toolkit About Logistics and Customs Clearance
Online Event
1:30 to 3:00PM EDT - 2026

Importing and Exporting: A Toolkit About Logistics and Customs Clearance

More Partner Events

Jan
20
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Developing a Business Plan

Jan
27
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Customer Discovery & Qualitative Research

Feb
03
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Financial Planning & Strategy

Feb
10
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Getting Your First 10 Customers

Feb
24
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Preparing Your Business for Tax Season

Mar
03
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Building a Brand on a Budget

Mar
10
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: AEO is the new SEO

Mar
17
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Art of Pitching & Storytelling

Mar
24
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: To AI or not to AI

Mar
31
Tuesday
Online

Founder Fundamentals: Build Your Startup Crew Through Passion, Pu…

Get in touch

edoinfo@markham.ca
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
(excluding statutory holidays)