Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre

I can't say enough great things about the Starter Company Plus program—it's an incredible resource for helping new businesses get off to a strong start! The experienced and supportive team at the BRC (Natalie, Connor & Theresa) were always available to guide with their outstanding advice for building an efficient and profitable business. The workshops, led by knowledgeable experts, provided valuable insights, and the networking opportunities are perfect for connecting with fellow entrepreneurs from a wide range of businesses. The $5,000 grant, combined with the mentorship and education provided, offers an outstanding foundation for launching any new business!

Last year my fiancé and I decided we wanted to start a business. While we had almost a decade of combined experience in our industry, we both knew nothing about owning / starting a business. Feeling completely lost, we came across the BRC and decided to reach out to them. We were quickly connected with Natalie. Natalie not only sat down with us and explained everything step by step, but was very invested in our business and made us feel like she actually wanted to help and cared (unlike some places). Over the course of our first year, we kept in contact with Natalie and updated her through the year on our progress. Fast forward to this year and our business is building some great traction, and has started to gain a lot more attention. Natalie was crucial to our success and we can’t thank her enough. For anyone else looking to start a business, I highly recommend reaching out to the BRC and speaking with Natalie. Thank you again Natalie for everything!

A great centre to get the latest information on all things business. They have an amazing staff that listens to your plans and they will give you insights and additional resources for any questions you have. I want to give a MASSIVE shoutout to Connor for proving extra information and emailing the detailed business plan for my small business. I will be coming back to help my small business grow. Thank you City of Brantford 💯