Business Inc.

Starting a business? Let us help boost your plans

Learn from professionals and make your business dreams a reality. Take part in an eight-week program offered at Toronto Public Library in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Business Development Centre. A valid Toronto Public Library card is required to participate.

Check back for 2026 session dates.

During the program, you will:

  • Prepare and/or update your business plan
  • Access a business advisor and other valuable resources
  • Network with other entrepreneurs

Upon completion, you will receive a Business Seminar Series Certificate of Completion from the Toronto Business Development Centre. Informative group discussions will also take place during each week.

Donor Recognition

The Business Inc. series is generously supported by the late Norman Hinton through a bequest to the Toronto Public Library Foundation.

The Business Inc. Newcomer Series is generously supported by

The Business Inc. series supporting Black entrepreneurs and Women entrepreneurs is generously supported by

In partnership with:

Enterprise Toronto at the City of Toronto offers many resources to help people start and grow their businesses.

Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) provides a wide range of resources and guidance to new and emerging businesses in Toronto.

Toronto Public Library Foundation Funding for Business Inc. is generously provided by the Toronto Public Library Foundation. Thanks to the late Norman Hinton for his bequest to the Toronto Public Library Foundation in support of small business programs and services at Toronto Public Library.

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