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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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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More Events

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Jan
28
Tuesday
Search Engine Optimization Workshop
Online Event
1:00 to 3:00PM EDT - 2025

Search Engine Optimization Workshop

Feb
06
Thursday
CRA Tax Info Session for Incorporated Businesses
Online Event
9:30 to 11:30AM EDT - 2025

CRA Tax Info Session for Incorporated Businesses

Feb
06
Thursday
Free Market Research Tools for Your Business Success
Online Event
1:30 to 3:00PM EDT - 2025

Free Market Research Tools for Your Business Success

Feb
27
Thursday
CRA Tax Info Session for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships
Online Event
9:30 to 11:30AM EDT - 2025

CRA Tax Info Session for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships

Apr
10
Thursday
Importing and Exporting: A Toolkit About Logistics and Customs Clearance
Online Event
1:30 to 3:00PM EDT - 2025

Importing and Exporting: A Toolkit About Logistics and Customs Clearance

Apr
24
Thursday
Competition Bureau Canada Session
Online Event
1:30 to 3:00PM EDT - 2025

Competition Bureau Canada Session

Apr
28
Monday
DIY Your Business Plan
Online Event
1:30 to 3:30PM EDT - 2025

DIY Your Business Plan

What Businesses
Say About Us

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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
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
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
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.

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)