Entrepreneurial Programs

We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of our entrepreneurs!

TBDC delivers several entrepreneurial programs geared to the specific needs of various entrepreneur groups. Whether full-time year-round ventures or summer-only businesses for students, TBDC’s approach is the same – combining practical skills development with personalized advisory support to grow successful businesses. We package the appropriate skills development training with hands-on advisory support.
  • OWSED
  • Business Inc.
  • Biz Futures
  • Summer Company

Details
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

Details Summer Company is a program for young entrepreneurs funded by the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth and supported by the Government of Canada. Participants are full-time students aged 15 to 29 at schools, colleges, and universities. Successful Summer Company Program participants can receive a funding award of up to $1,500 to help with business start-up costs, and additional funds upon the successful completion of the Program and returning to school.

Contact Please call (416) 345-9437 and speak with our Summer Company Program Coordinator for more information about this unique summer entrepreneurial opportunity.

Email summercompany@tbdc.com.