Mentorship. Support. Loans.
Where Small Businesses Start, Grow, and Succeed.
Your Business. Our Community.
Let’s Grow Together.
At North Simcoe Business Centre, we help local entrepreneurs launch and grow strong businesses. Through expert coaching, accessible loans, and hands-on support, we help turn ideas into action and tackle challenges with confidence. If you have a business goal, we’re here to help you reach it.
Local Entrepreneurs.
Real Results.
The best part of our work is seeing businesses succeed. These are the stories of people who launched, grew, and transitioned their businesses with support from North Simcoe Business Centre.
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Our Clients' Results Speak for Themselves
“After seven years as a dental assistant and completing the first denturist program at Georgian College, I joined Harbour View Denture Clinic under my former professor, Dawn Campbell. When I had the opportunity to purchase the clinic in 2024, mentors encouraged me to reach out to the North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation. They guided me step by step through creating a solid business plan and made the loan process far less intimidating than going to a bank. Their small, supportive team made me feel confident stepping into ownership, and I’m so grateful for their help.”
“Hemingway’s wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of NSBC. When we were just getting started, funding was a big question mark. Thanks to a recommendation, we connected with Lois at NSBC—and she was absolutely our saviour. Her guidance and support made all the difference. Today, Hemingway’s is thriving with a five-star rating and over 50 reviews, and we owe a huge part of that success to the NSBC team.”
“After years in the food and catering industry, I decided to build my own path and launched Feast in Midland in 2014. What started as a small, home-based business has now grown into a 1,000-square-foot commercial kitchen with a dedicated team of full-time and part-time staff. The NSBC played a huge role in helping me get started—my first loan allowed me to market myself and build clientele, and a second loan made it possible to expand into a commercial kitchen. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without their support.”
Meet our expert team
We’re a not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Our experienced team offers coaching, financing, and guidance to help you navigate every stage of business — from startup to growth to transition.
Kevin Culhane
General Manager
Lois Irvine
Client Care Coordinator
Janet Metcalf
Office Administrator
