London Small Business Centre

About London Small Business Centre

The London Small Business Centre is a not-for-profit organization located in the Old East Village on King St. It serves as a resource for entrepreneurs in the London and Middlesex County area, offering training and support to individuals starting or growing small businesses. The organization describes its mission as providing guidance through the start-up and growth stages to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the community. The Centre offers a variety of programs, services, and resources designed to assist with every stage of business development, from initial research and concept development to preparing business plans and managing growth. Specific offerings include the Starter Company Plus program, which provides training, mentoring, and grant opportunities for eligible adults to start, expand, or buy a business. The Summer Company program provides similar training, mentoring, and grants for Ontario students aged 15 to 29 who want to start full-time businesses over the summer. For those in the food and beverage industry, the Foodpreneur Advantage provides specialized training, expert guidance, and industry connections. Other services include the New Start program for newcomer-led startups, the Go To Market program, and the Advanced Business Seminar Series, which features monthly webinars or in-person sessions. The organization is part of a province-wide network of Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres (OSBAC), which are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. The local team includes Executive Director Steve Pellarin, Senior Business Advisors David Proudfoot and Phil Singeris, Business Advisor Juliane Ferreira, Programs & Marketing Assistant April Lim, and Office Administrator Jessica Simas. The Centre also features a Board of Directors including David Schefter, Anita Sutton, Anna Rutkevich, Mike Sherlock, Frank Snyders, Raechel Mills, and Lisa Kraft.