Businesses are a key component of the community in Midland and the Midland Public Library is here to support them.
Resources
The Library now subscribes to LinkedIn Learning, offering access to an extensive library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. Head to our Business & Careers e-resources page to login or create a LinkedIn Learning account using your MPL card number and PIN.
Are you looking to start a business? Here are some resources that may help get you started:
- South Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce (Midland)
- Downtown Midland
- North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation
- Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe
- Small Business Centre
- Canada Small Business Financing Program
- Service Canada: Starting a Business
Programs
Build Your Business – Virtual 1-1 Research and Referrals
Interested in starting or building your small business or entrepreneurship idea, but don’t know where to start? We can be your point of connection to all the great resources available for new or expanding business owners, saving you time! We can also introduce you to the great resources available via your Library, like Simply Analytics, Lynda.com online learning, and more.
Email Faith at fshergold@midlandlibrary.com or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 to book your FREE virtual 1-1 today.
You can also stay up to date by joining our Build Your Business group on Facebook.
Artrepreneur
Artrepreneur delivers a unique business development program with the needs of the creative entrepreneur in mind. Delivered in partnership with the York Region Arts Council.
Open to entrepreneurs in all art disciplines, as well as those working at the intersection of art, technology, and innovation including, but not limited to: Performance Arts, Visual and Media Arts (including Film/Video, Dance, Music, Multidisiplinary, Craft, Theatre & Literary Arts.
Participants (fellows) must actively practice or operate as an independent artist, leader of an arts group/non-profit organization, or the founder/owner of a creative business.
The Core program consists of 12 in-class weekly, 3-hour workshops delivered by experts on marketing, finance, goal setting, and partnerships for
creative entrepreneurs. An EXPO will take place at the end, where the participants will present their venture to friends, family, peers, community members and potential customers.
Email lcascagnette@midland.ca for more information. Visit www.culturealliance.ca/artrepreneur to access the application and more information.