Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland

About Us

The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) is your leading source for business information, strategy, resources, education and guidance in Northumberland County. As one of 54 Small Business Centers Ontario (SBCO), the BECN exists through a partnership between the Province of Ontario and Northumberland County. Serving all of Northumberland County, the BECN provides the “Expertise to Build & Grow Your Business” offering a full scope of services that will facilitate business start-up and expansion.

If you are thinking about opening a business or growing a business the BECN can help you:
-Increase your chances of business survival
-Save money through planning
-Become a smarter entrepreneur
-Save time by accessing business Advisors and Coaches
-Build a more successful business

The BECN can provide you with business assistance, guidance and resources to help determine the viability of your concept with the following:
-Free business consultations
-Business plan development and review
-Micro grants
-Business start-up and growth programs
-Marketing plan assistance
-Information and resources
-Business coaching and networking opportunities
-Business seminars and workshops
-Guidance on licenses, permits, registration and regulations required to start and build a business