TeamSTC continues to support small businesses and help entrepreneurs take the next steps towards making their dreams of running their own business come true through the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre.
Part of a network of more than 47 similar Small Business Enterprise Centres, the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre is a unique partnership between TeamSTC and Ontario's Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. We offer a wide variety of business supports and services, such as free webinars for small businesses, as well as providing guidance to help startups succeed.
Over the last two years, TeamSTC took a lead role in supporting businesses through the pandemic and in helping to usher in economic recovery across our community, including offering 248 free webinars for small business.
The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre offers a variety of training and webinars, which are hosted by our team as well as guest speakers. What better way to celebrate Economic Development Week than tapping into our expertise by attending one of this week's webinars.
How to Turn You Brick-and-Mortar
Store Into A Brand
May 10, 2022 at 2 p.m. – My main Street
In this webinar, you'll learn the difference between a business and a brand, the benefits of having a brand, and how to grow your social media through brand building.
Market Intelligence - What Is It
and How To Use It
May 12, 2022 at 1 p.m.
Market intelligence is vital to the success of any organization, being the foundation on which all marketing is based. Effective use of market intelligence involves the collection of data, analysis and end use of the information. Hosted by Carey McMaster
There's a full lineup of webinars running this month including topics such as getting started, how to use customer insights to improve buyer experience, creating and communicating your value proposition, cash flow management and more.
In 2021, TeamSTC helped 99 small businesses start up through the the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre.
The St, Catharines Enterprise Centre also offers one-on-one consultations, funding information, business plan and marketing plan guidance, networking opportunities and more.
Learn more about the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre
Meet the Team
ROB BELCHIOR
Small Business Consultant
As the lead for the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre, Rob supports entrepreneurs through information sharing, guidance and professional advice on starting and running a successful business. Catering to both start-up and growing businesses, Rob and the Enterprise Centre team work to improve and adapt their programs to meet their clients’ needs. Have a question for Rob? Send him an email.
Created in 2016 by International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest international professional trade association for economic developers, Economic Development Week aims to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.
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