City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Build resilience against tariffs and trade disruption with a practical framework to protect, pivot, and position your business for growth.Trade disruption is no longer a temporary challenge. Tariffs, shifting supply chains, and rising cross-border costs have become part of today's

Join the VBEC team for a group session on all you need to know about regulations, business licenses, and steps to registering your business

Join the TechConnex & VBEC for a morning of networking to kick-off Small Business Week 2026 at The HUBKick off Small Business Week with ideas, inspiration and connection.Join the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) and TechConnex as we kick

For SMB owners ready to compete with bigger players using accessible, affordable tech built for real-world business needs.Technology has never been more accessible, giving small businesses powerful tools to compete, grow, and operate more efficiently. This session will explore how

Explore whether working for yourself is something you actually want to pursue, and what your idea needs to move forwardHosted jointly with the Vaughan Public Libraries, Hustle, Hobby, or Hard No gives you a practical way to figure out whether

Are you starting a food business or already operating one in York Region? Join us for an informative webinar designed to help food operators

Hear from financing experts on available programs for businesses and stay for a discussion on opportunities for Black entrepreneursJoin us for an insightful workshop where we'll explore innovative funding solutions and resources tailored to empower Black-owned businesses to help entrepreneurs

Hear from financing experts on available programs for businesses and stay for a discussion on opportunities for Black entrepreneursJoin us for an insightful workshop where we'll explore innovative funding solutions and resources tailored to empower Black-owned businesses to help entrepreneurs

Join the VBEC team for a group session on business plan writing tips.

Business Planning Launchpad Series - Ideation: validating business idea, vision, mission and market research to test business assumptions

Get ready to boost your sales and marketing skills at our second installment of the Business Planning Launchpad Series!

Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business.

Join the VBEC team for a group session on all you need to know about regulations, business licenses, and steps to registering your business

Operations, Time and Risk Management