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.

Dates

Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

1,456

businesses helped

48

Seminars hosted
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Summer Company 2022 at Y Space

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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May
08
Wednesday
（中文）万锦市华人中小企业论坛——AI趋势、政府资讯、资源分享、咨询服务Markham Chinese Small Business Forum
Open to public
10:00AM to 12:00PM EDT - 2024

（中文）万锦市华人中小企业论坛——AI趋势、政府资讯、资源分享、咨询服务Markham Chinese Small Business Forum

May
09
Thursday
Understand Market & Your Competitors-No Cost Tools for Market Research
Online Event
1:00 to 3:00PM EDT - 2024

Understand Market & Your Competitors-No Cost Tools for Market Research

May
27
Monday
DIY Your Business Plan
Online Event
1:00 to 3:00PM EDT - 2024

DIY Your Business Plan

Partner Events

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May
16
Thursday
In-Person
5PM - 7PM

Breaking Barriers: Funding for Black-Owned Businesses with FACE C…

What Businesses
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I like being in Markham. It's a tech hub with many things around us — restaurants, entertainment, and great people.
Richard Fung
Co-Founder and CEO, The Six Semiconductor Inc.
Markham provides excellent government research and development incentive programs and high-quality institutions attracting and nurturing engineering talent from around the world to create centers of excellence, especially in the areas of AI/machine learning and automotive applications.
Sai-Kit Eng
Senior Director of Engineering Operations , Qualcomm Canada ULC
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
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

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)