Start or Expand Your Business

Business Development & Marketing

• New business start-ups (planning, registration, licensing etc.)
• Grand opening ceremonies and milestone celebrations
• Expansion and retention of existing businesses
• Corporate engagement
• Business data
• Social media marketing and promotions
• New investment and developments
• Filming in Pickering 
• Tourism support

Strategic Projects

• Innovation Corridor
• City Centre vision
• Durham Live entertainment hub
• Kingston Road re-development
• Seaton Community
• Northeast Pickering

The Small Business Hub is a space where businesses can obtain relevant information to start and grow which includes:

• Free information and tools for entrepreneurs
• Networking & Learning Opportunities
• Business Programs
• Start-up rentals
• Support with funding and grant opportunities
• Direction with City zoning, planning, building processes
• Business Licenses, Permits
• Business costs for tax and utility rates.
• Sign License and Permits
• Home-based business support
• Grand Opening Ceremonies