TORONTO (March 12, 2013) – Toronto Public Library is again partnering with
the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) and the City of Toronto’s
Economic Development & Culture Division (ECD) to deliver the popular
business incubation program, Business Inc.
in its branches. Business Inc. is aimed at helping entrepreneurs throughout the
city develop powerful business plans so they can realize their dream of owning
and operating their own business.
2013 is the third year the partners have offered this eight-week
program. Business Inc. participants will gain a better understanding of the
guiding principles required to launch their new business or to accelerate an
early stage business.
“I had a great idea for a
business, but had serious doubts my company would ever get off the ground.
Ideas can only take you so far. Then I came across information from Toronto
Public Library about the Business Inc. program. The decision to apply was a
pivotal moment for me and for my business,” said Wendy Fisher, a participant in
last year’s program. “I learned something invaluable from participating in this
course: knowledge is empowering. It builds confidence. With knowledge and
confidence, my dream will become a reality.”
At
the conclusion of the program, candidates receive a Business Seminar Series Certificate from the TBDC and may be eligible
to apply for a small business loan.
Interested entrepreneurs
can find information on the program being offered at Northern District, Albion
and Agincourt branches. The deadline for applications for this spring’s program is March
28. Find the application form and
information about the program at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/businessinc.
Toronto
Public Library’s small business services and programs help Toronto’s
entrepreneurs develop a competitive edge through free access to subscription databases,
business books and magazines, and staff expertise, all of which are available
online and offline to anyone with a valid Toronto Public Library cards.
Toronto Business Development Centre was established in 1990
to nurture the growth of new and emerging businesses. As a business incubator,
it provides access to advisory support, management training, guidance on
business plan preparation, networking opportunities and a range of other
resources. TBDC's Business Incubation Programs support the success of
entrepreneurs and have helped more than 3,700 clients. Contact: www.tbdc.ca.
The City of
Toronto’s Economic Development & Culture Division provides services that
contribute to an economically strong, socially enjoyable and culturally vibrant
city. Among its many services are programs and resources targeted to accelerate
start-up and early stage business success, ensuring Toronto remains an
innovative and competitive global city.
Contact:
www.toronto.ca/doingbusiness
Toronto Public
Library has been supporting financial literacy and small businesses in the city
for more than 100 years. Library branches provide
staff expertise in business related research, free access to business information
resources and databases, as well as job and career assistance. See www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/businessinc for more
information.
Toronto
Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year,
19 million people visit our branches in neighbourhoods across the city and
borrow 32 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our
website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131. To get
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Media Contact:
Tita Zierer, Communications, Programming and Customer
Engagement, Toronto Public Library tzierer@torontopubliclibrary.ca