Contacts
Thinking of setting up your own business? We provide assistance to entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting a business or have recently done so.
We recognize the importance of small businesses to a healthy economy. Over 70% of our business base is comprised of small businesses, and we are committed to providing the support needed in order for your business to succeed.
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Business Development & Marketing
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The City issues a variety of licences to regulate activities and ensure a safe and healthy community. View the type of Business Licenses available, along with applications and fees. See our Business Costs page for tax and utility rates. |
Resources
- Region of Durham: Business Resources
- Government of Ontario: Business Services
- Canada Business Network: Starting a Business
- Land Registry Offices: locations where you can register and search official private property records using Ontario's land registration system
- BizPaL Business Permits and Licences: An online, one-stop service for entrepreneurs that conducts searches for all potential permits and licences required according to your proposed business
- Business Advisory Centre Durham: Whether you are looking to start your own business or grow your business, the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) can provide you with the roadmap, guidance, tools and resources to make it happen. Their services to support small business include:
- Business Advisory Services (free for Durham Region)
- Business Training
- Mentoring & Workshops
- Entrepreneurship Funding Programs
- Networking Opportunities
- Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade: is a not-for-profit, membership-based association representing businesses in Ajax and Pickering. Some of their service include:
- monthly networking events;
- an annual Business Expo (trade show);
- educational seminars;
- member-to-member discounts;
- print and electronic member directories;
- access to an exclusive group health benefits plan
- Durham Region Transit: Getting your employees to work via local transit
- Service Disruptions: Road closures that may affect how you do business
- Planning & Development: Development charges, permit information, access to planning application information
- Ontario Government Programs: Selected Government Programs that may be of interest
- Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science: Access to information on all Provincial business programs, projects & funding
- Durham Workforce Authority: Support for skilled training opportunities
- Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre: Help you find qualified and skilled individuals for your business