We want to help you
be wildly successful!

Thank you for your interest in starting a business in Hastings County! 

 

Currently our business coaching service is on hold as our Small Business Coordinator position is vacant. However, Economic Development staff remain open and excited to chat with you about your business idea. We appreciate that trying to find answers yourself can be a headache. Let us be your "Human Google" and identify resources. For example, you may want to review the Ontario Government's 10 step guide.

 

You also will want to check and see if there are any permits and licences required for your business. An online tool called BizPal helps you find permits based on your location, industry and business activities.

 

How about just get in touch! We'd love to hear from you.

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Frequently asked questions

Definitely! They will sit down with you to get clarity on your ideas and where you’re currently at in the process, even if you’re just getting started. They can help you figure out what you need to take the next step and connect you with the right support for both short- and long-term success.

We recognize the importance of keeping your information safe. Your conversations with the Small Business Coordinator are strictly confidential. The only details shared beyond your one-on-one conversations are with the Resource Team for additional support and include the type of business, municipality, and the type of support you are looking for.

The Resource Team is a group of individuals from throughout Hastings County that come together in support of local businesses. They are business owners and residents of all ages and various professional backgrounds. While the Small Business Coordinator has many contacts to share, there may be others in the community that are the perfect connection for a business owner; the Resource Team can be the link.

The Small Business Coordinator role is funded by Hastings County with the aim of supporting local businesses in starting and evolving their business in a way that leads to sustainable success. We believe that collaboration is the key to this kind of success and keeps us wildly authentic as a collective.

No. Their role is to help you gain clarity on how you want your business to unfold, but you are the expert. They will never tell you what you should do with your business or how you should do it.

They certainly can! They work with all types of local businesses and organizations, so they have a large network they can connect you with depending on your needs. They also work with a Resource Team comprised of representatives from throughout Hastings County that help support with additional connections.

Yes! Every stage of a business is important; they can help you keep this transition as smooth as possible by working with you to make sure you’ve considered all the necessary actions and decisions.