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Sponsored by the Province of Ontario in partnership with Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS), the Ontario Works Self-Employment Development Program (OWSED) is designed to assist individuals currently receiving social assistance support to start their own businesses. Participants complete a comprehensive business plan during the training phase of the program. On-going business advisory support is available for a period of one year as clients implement their business plan.

Contact
For more information about the OWSED Program or to sign up for an upcoming information session, please call TBDC’s OWSED Program Coordinator at (416) 345-9437, ext. 231.

Email
owsed@tbdc.com

Details
The Business Inc. Program, offered at various Toronto Public Library locations, is designed to assist new and early-stage entrepreneurs to develop and grow their businesses. During the program participants will:

• develop an effective business model
• have access to a business advisor and other valuable resources
• network with other entrepreneurs The program is offered in the spring and fall.

Contact
For more information and dates, please contact us at (416) 345-9437

Email
businc@tbdc.com

Details
BIZ Futures is a skills development and business support program designed specifically for persons with disabilities who are starting their own business. It combines business skills development workshops with one-on-one advisory support to help participants develop their business plans and launch their business idea. BIZ Futures is sponsored by Ontario Disability Supports Program – Employment Supports, ODSP-ES.

Contact
For more information about the BIZ Futures Program, please call TBDC’s BIZ Futures Program Coordinator at (416) 345-9437.

Email
bizfutures@tbdc.com