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JA Central Ontario is looking for Company Program Advisors to guide high school students as they launch and run a business from the ground up!

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Every day, our team is inspired by entrepreneurs who bring their ideas to life and build businesses that help shape the fabric of our community. We salute them on this first day of Small Business Month!

To show our support, we’ll be spotlighting two inspiring Markham-based small businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them. Stay tuned!

We’ve also curated a list of upcoming webinars for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

Check it out here: https://zurl.co/8PJnV

Tell us in the comments, what do you value most about having a strong small business community in Markham?

Building a business comes with a lot of moving parts—from registration and compliance to marketing and scaling. You don't have to figure it all out alone.

The Markham Small Business Centre offers free, confidential 1-on-1 consultations for local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/dGauC

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It was a pleasure to join the Markham Board of Trade Women’s Networking Luncheon!

We were inspired by the stories, experiences, and entrepreneurial journeys shared by women business leaders in our community. Hearing how they navigated challenges, embraced opportunities, and built their businesses was both insightful and motivating.
Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible women entrepreneurs who continue to make a difference in our business community.

Join us tomorrow and find out how the Markham Public Library and the Markham Small Business Centre can help you access competitive market intelligence information for your small business. Whether you are in the starting stages of a business or thinking of expanding, come learn about the market research tools available to you at zero cost!

Time & Date: Thursday, September 24th @ 10am (Online)
Sign up here: https://zurl.co/LLsO0

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Did you know you can access market research and business databases for free through the Markham Public Library and the Markham Small Business Centre?

Whether you are validating a new startup idea or researching your next phase of growth, having the right data is essential to avoiding costly blind spots. Stop relying on guesswork and start leveraging the tools already available to you right here in our community.

👉 Learn how to access these free resources: https://zurl.co/PcPQ6

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For over 50 years, CGI’s team of consultants and professionals has designed, developed, and implemented scalable and sustainable IT and business solutions for clients around the world. Founded in 1976 in Montreal, Que., CGI has grown from two employees to 94,000 with expertise in over 20 industries across 400 offices, including its office on Commerce Valley Drive.

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Join us to discover the free market research tools available right at your fingertips through the Markham Public Library and the Markham Small Business Centre.

What you will learn:

- How to leverage library databases for competitor & industry insights
- Free resources to analyze target audiences and local demographics
- Step-by-step guidance on applying market data to your business plan

Sign up here: https://zurl.co/GcibB
Date: Thursday, September 24th @ 10am (Online)

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Thank you to Job Skills for organizing a successful Self Employment Summit last night.

It was a pleasure representing the Markham Small Business Centre alongside our community partners, Markham Public Library . Events like these highlight the strength and resilience of Markham's entrepreneurial community, providing a vital platform for local founders to connect, collaborate, and access essential resources.

For local entrepreneurs looking to launch or scale their operations, the Markham Small Business Centre, JobSkills, and Markham Public Library offer a comprehensive variety of advisory services, grants, and operational support. Connect with our team to learn more about our upcoming initiatives and events!

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/wc0uS

businesses: The Government of Canada introduced a $7.5B support package to help workers and businesses manage ongoing tariff pressures. As part of this response, FedDev Ontario is delivering an expanded Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to support small and medium-sized enterprises across southern Ontario.

Apply now: Intake is open, and funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Have questions? Register for FedDev Ontario’s virtual bilingual information sessions to learn more about eligibility, application guidelines, and the application process.
🔗 Register for a session: https://zurl.co/btkA2
🔗Explore broader federal tariff measures: https://zurl.co/hYs42
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