The KEDCO Entrepreneurship Centre can help you become a successful business owner!
The KEDCO Entrepreneurship Centre, operating as a division of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, provides advice and counseling to both entrepreneurs who are starting up or who currently operate a business.
The Centre also provides personal consultations, a referral network, a resource library and entrepreneurial programs and workshops.
Every month, customized workshops and programs are organized with the entrepreneur in mind. For a complete overview of the educational offerings to help you get started, please download the 2008 Summer/Fall Programming Guide, or pick one up at the KEDCO Entrepreneurship Centre.
Our Services
- Resource Centre including free public access to computers and a printer, lending library and other resources on starting and growing your business;
- Workshops and Programs designed for start-up to seasoned entrepreneurs;
- One-on-One Consultations offered at four different levels: inquiries, start-up consultations, growth and retention consultations, and on-site consultations through our Business Visitation Program;
- Youth Programs and information for the young entrepreneur including grant and loan opportunities;
- Referral Network featuring opportunities to meet with our extensive mentor network that includes specialists such as lawyers, accountants, marketing managers etc. (Please note: a small administrative fee applies);
- Small Business Sizzler blog featuring information and advice on a variety of timely issues;
- ENews for up-to-date business news and niche market information for artists in Business and entrepreneurship events.
For more information on the KEDCO Entrepreneurship Centre, please contact the Front-Line Business Consultant by calling (613) 544-2725 ext. 222; email entrepreneurship@kingstoncanada.com ; or visit the Entrepreneurship Centre (67 Brock Street, Kingston ON).
Funding for the KEDCO Entrepreneurship Centre is provided through public-private partnerships, with representation from all three levels of government (Industry Canada, Ontario Ministry Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the City of Kingston) and various private organizations such as Rogers Wireless and the Royal Bank of Canada.
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