The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) is your central source for small business information, resources and guidance.
If you are a start-up or an existing small business, we are here to help! Offering free business information and guidance, business seminars and online courses, training and mentorship programs, and more!
Our Vision
To contribute to the stability and growth of the local economy by fostering the careful preparation, launch and long-term sustainability of micro and small businesses across all sectors.
Our Mission
To provide current, accurate and thorough information through online documents, seminars and workshops, consultations and business plan reviews with a strong customer service approach. This information will be cost-effective, easily accessible and highly responsive to client needs.
How We Can Help
At the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC), we’re dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs like you succeed in today’s ever-changing business market. Whether you’re thinking about opening a business, formulating your business plan or undergoing change in an established business, BEC has the expertise to help propel your ideas forward. You’ll be pleased to learn that most of our services are free, and the rest are offered at a nominal fee.
Brampton BEC is part of the City of Brampton’s Economic Development Office (EDO). The Economic Development Office was developed as a “one-stop shop” for business development information. EDO supports existing Brampton businesses in their quest for success, as well as encourages new businesses to set up and soar in the thriving business environment our city has to offer. New business creation is a foundation of economic development practices.
Find out more about the Brampton EDO by clicking here.
The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre is one of forty-seven Small Business Enterprise Centre's across the Province of Ontario and a proud partner of the Small Business Centres (SBC) Ontario
We Offer Free...
- Guidance on business start-up steps
- Guidance on permits, regulations and other start-up requirements
- GrowthWheel - Existing business support
- Leading-edge information, resources, templates and market research
- Workshops and seminars (free and low-cost)
- Individual, private consultations
- Business plan reviews
- Referral services
- Guidance on growth and change issues
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Access to funding opportunities
- Site selection support - we help you find suitable locations for your business
- Co-working (free with approved application)
- ... and so much more!
To request a complimentary consultation with one of our business advisors, please complete the
consultation request form.
Hours of Operation
- Consultation Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Co-Working Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hours are subject to change.
In partnership with our Innovation District partners, we occasionally adjust our hours to accommodate special events taking place in the evenings. In the event we need to close early, all members will be notified in advance.
Contact Us
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Phone - 905.874.2650
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Fax - 905.874.2670
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TTY - 905.874.2130
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E-mail -
bec@brampton.ca
To book a consultation with our advisors: Please click here
Pour réserver une consultation en Français: Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de
l’Ontario (FGA): https://fedefranco.ca/
We are located at 41 George Street South (directly beside Sunset Grill).
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Francais
Les services du Centre des entrepreneurs de Brampton (BEC) sont offerts en Français sur demande pour les programmes financés par la province de l’Ontario.
Quand vous appelez pour demander assistance, veuillez dire le nom de votre langue en anglais et on appellera un interprete. Les services d'interpretation sont offerts gratuitemet. Veuillez attendre en ligne tandis qu'on appelle un interprete.
Parking Options when visiting BEC
The City of Brampton is rolling out a new gateless parking system across all City-owned parking garages in the downtown area, enhancing security and modernizing services for residents and visitors. As a part of this initiative, the City is also reinstating paid parking at these garages, effective March 3, 2025.
The new garage entry system offers innovative technology that improves efficiency, eliminates congestion at entry points and enhances security monitoring. The new system maintains affordable rates and offers benefits including:
- The first two hours of parking are free for all users.
- Competitive, low rates of one dollar per half-hour, with a daily maximum of nine dollars.
Parking remains available between the hours of 9 am and 7 pm, Monday to Friday. Free parking is also available on weekends and holidays.
The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre is accessible via the following Transit Routes
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Brampton Transit:
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GO Transit:
- "Kitchener" Train Line, #30-31-33039 and Bus Routes "Kitchener" #30-31-33-39, Brampton-North York #34-35-36, Orangeville-Brampton #37
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www.gotransit.com
