Business Development Assistance
Business Development Assistance
With financial institutions, office supply stores and post office services, business owners can take care of ‘business’ at a convenient and less hurried pace. Aylmer is a community that prides itself on supporting local. Our Chamber of Commerce and local BIA offer services to knit businesses into the community while supporting their endeavours. In Aylmer, community spirit and support is hallmark to our hometown.
Elgincentives Community Improvement Project
Want to expand your business or give your building a much-needed facelift? You could be eligible to receive up to $15,000 in financial assistance for converting converting vacant space into new commercial space, upgrading your façade, signage and property and more!
The Elgincentives Program is now open for applications until May 31, 2023.
Pre-consultation for projects is required. If you are an Elgin County business owner and have a project you would like to review for possible financial support, please contact the office at 519-631-1460, ext. 133 or [email protected].
For more information, visit www.elgincentives.ca
2023 Elgincentives CIP Financial Incentives Application Package
Infrastructure & Hometown Service
Aylmer is very proud of the quality of its infrastructure and its capacity to deliver almost unlimited resources for its business customers.
Our location on Highway #3 as well as our close proximity to Highway 401 provides Aylmer with convenient access to major transportation corridors.
Water is received from Lake Erie, sewage is treated at municipal facilities, telephone service, including fiber optics, is provided by a local phone company, natural gas is provided by a local supplier and our electricity is provided by a local distribution company, Erie Thames Powerlines.
Business Supports
The Aylmer Chamber of Commerce is a forum for networking, political policy change, a unified voice and a promotional tool to attract people to the area. Monthly events organized by the Chamber are helpful to meet local business owners and promote local businesses.
51 Talbot Street East
Aylmer, ON N5H 1H3
Phone: 519-773-5655
Fax: 519-773-5622
Email: [email protected]
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The Elgin Business Resource Centre provides business support services through one-on-one counselling, networking, workshops and self-employment training programs.
New and existing businesses in Aylmer and surrounding area can take advantage of the Elgin Business Resource Centre that provides services such as:
- Business loans
- Business Counselling
- Self-Employment Training
- Office Space
- Meeting Room Rental
- Networking Events
Elgin Business Resource Centre
51 Talbot Street East
Aylmer, ON N5H 1H3
519-633-7597 ext. 337
Toll Free: 1-877-450-2128
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