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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Waterloo Region Small Business Centre

Name: Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
Address: 2 King Street W Suite 100, Kitchener, ON, N2G1A3, CA
Telephone: +15197412604
Price range: Not Applicable

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Providing business information and services to entrepreneurs in the Waterloo Region.

09/02/2026

Celebrating the entrepreneurs who power Waterloo Region.

Small Business Week 2026 will feature workshops, networking opportunities, and community events across Cambridge, Waterloo, and Kitchener.

Whether you're starting a business, growing your venture, or looking to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, there's something for everyone.

📅 More event details coming soon.

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🚀 Celebrate Small Business Week with us!

Join Waterloo Region's entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals for an evening of meaningful connections, collaboration, and opportunity at the Business Exchange 2026.

What to expect: 🤝 B2B networking and business connections
🏢 10 local exhibitors featuring products and services for small businesses
🎤 Open Mic business showcase with 5-minute presentations
💡 New opportunities, partnerships, referrals, and ideas

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
🕓 4:00-9:00 p.m.
📍 Grey Silo Golf Course, Timber Room
2001 University Ave E, Waterloo

Presented in partnership with the City of Waterloo and the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre.

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🤝 Cambridge Small Business Social

Celebrate Small Business Week with an evening dedicated to building connections, sharing ideas, and hearing from inspiring speakers from the local business community.

Whether you're a new entrepreneur, small business owner, or established professional, this event is an opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable insights.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕕 6:00-9:00 p.m.
📍 Location to be announced

Presented by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre in partnership with the City of Cambridge.

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08/25/2026

The Power of Starting 🌱 Swipe through for a little proof that starting something new is always worth it, even with all the feelings that come with it.

Starting Sapling Kitchen + Events came with excitement, doubt, fear, and a lot of “can we really pull this off.” Turns out, that’s a shared human experience and Starter Company Plus, through the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, is where a lot of our “pulling it off” actually started.

We first walked in as a side hustle running events on weekends. The program gave us mentors, structure, and a room full of local food entrepreneurs figuring it out alongside us and turned The Broken Ice Company from a weekend project into the confidence to build Sapling Kitchen + Events full time.

Fast forward: we’re now a licensed commercial kitchen space in Kitchener-Waterloo, built for food entrepreneurs who are ready for their own “starting” moment. Whether you’re testing a product, meal prepping at scale, or need a licensed space to grow your food business, our kitchen is open for rent, no massive lease, no build-out required. Just walk in and start.

If you’re a food entrepreneur in Waterloo Region sitting in that hesitant-but-excited place we were once in, Starter Company Plus’s fall cohort applications are open now, and we cannot recommend it enough.

And if you’re ready to start cooking, our kitchen rental spots are open too. DM us “KITCHEN” and let’s talk.

📍 Sapling Kitchen + Events, 50 Ottawa St S, Unit 109, Kitchener, ON

🔗 to full blog post : https://www.saplingkitchen.ca/blog/starting-sapling-kitchen-events-kitchener

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08/14/2026

Every purchase, share, referral, and recommendation makes a difference.

When you support local entrepreneurs, you're supporting dreams, families, jobs, and community growth.

Small businesses help make Waterloo Region thrive.

❤️ Tag a local business you love below.

There comes a moment when your "little side project" becomes something bigger.

Registering your business can help you build credibility, stay organized, and set yourself up for growth.

That hobby you've been working on? It might be more than a hobby.

🚀 What's stopping you from taking the next step?

Imagine getting personalized business advice at no cost.

That's exactly what we're here for.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow, our advisors can help you navigate your next step.

📅 Your future self says: "Book the meeting."

You miss 100% of the grants you don't apply for.

Funding opportunities can help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and test new ideas.

Don't count yourself out before you've even submitted the application.

💡 Sometimes all it takes is applying.

Your first sale. Your first client. Your first website visitor. Your first glowing review.

Big milestones are built from hundreds of small victories.

Take a second to celebrate how far you've come.

🎉 Tell us your latest business win in the comments.

Nobody walks into a networking event knowing everyone.

Every connection starts with a hello, an introduction, or an awkward conversation that turns into something meaningful.

Your next customer, collaborator, mentor, or business opportunity could be one conversation away.

🤝 Show up anyway.

Waiting until everything is perfect? So is everyone else.

The truth is that most successful businesses didn't start with the perfect logo, website, pricing strategy, or business plan. They started wi

07/22/2026

Protecting Your Business in a Digital World 🔐

A big thank you to Dimitri Pasca from Tech Set for leading a fantastic session at the SDG Idea Factory!

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion!

Attendees learned practical tools, tips, and strategies to help keep their businesses safe in today's digital world. From cybersecurity basics to more advanced insights, there was something valuable for everyone.

One of the best parts of the session was the conversation. Participants shared experiences, challenges, and lessons learned, creating a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

Attendees learned practical tools, tips, and strategies to help keep their businesses safe in today's digital world. From cybersecurity basics to more advanced insights, there was something valuable for everyone.

One of the best parts of the session was the conversation. Participants shared experiences, challenges, and lessons learned, creating a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

Learn more and connect at TechSet.ca

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07/14/2026

Come meet the next generation of local entrepreneurs from the Summer Company Showcase during King Street Unplugged!

🛍️ Shop products created by talented young entrepreneurs (ages 15–29) who turned their business ideas into reality through the Summer Company program.
📍 King Street W & Carl Zehr Square, Downtown Kitchener
📅 Sunday, July 26 - Friday, July 31

Support local, discover unique products, and cheer on the future of small business in Waterloo Region. We can't wait to see you there! 💚

05/13/2026

entrepreneur era unlocked 🔐

05/06/2026

We’re bringing together a powerful panel of entrepreneurs and mental health experts to talk resilience, well‑being, and sustainable success. You won’t want to miss this SDG Talks session.

📅 May 25
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 SDG Idea Factory

Strong businesses start with strong minds. Join us to learn mental health strategies for entrepreneurs focused on resilience and sustainable growth.

👉 Register through the link in our bio

Spots are limited.

Address

2 King Street W Suite 100
Kitchener, ON
N2G1A3

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15197412604

Website

http://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.ca/

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