Whether you are looking to start your own business or grow your business, the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) can provide you with the roadmap, guidance, tools and resources to make it happen. Our team of certified business advisors are entrepreneurs themselves and passionate about supporting economic growth in Durham Region.

The Business Advisory Centre Durham is part of Invest Durham at the Regional Municipality of Durham Region. We started in 1999 and are funded in partnership by the Ministry of Economic Development and the Regional Municipality of Durham.

We are one of 54 SBEC’s (Small Business Enterprise Centres – SBC Ontario) in Ontario and we strive to inspire entrepreneurs to build successful businesses in Durham Region!

Our services to support you:

Business Advisory Services (free for Durham Region)
Business Training (Mentoring & Workshops)
Entrepreneurship Funding Programs
Networking Opportunities

VISION

Every entrepreneur we serve achieves business success

MISSION

To inspire people to build successful businesses

VALUES

Fostering a continuous learning culture Serving with integrity and professionalism Strength through partnerships and collaboration Inspiring innovation and driving change Success through empowerment