Business Resources
Aurora was founded by enterprising innovators and that continues today. In support of the many small and medium businesses in Aurora, the Town offers the assistance of the Economic Development staff along with their many connections and resources. Below is a list of those resources dedicated to helping entrepreneurship.
Not sure where to start?
Aurora Business Quarterly - Newsletter
Business Licences and Permits (BizPaL)
BizPaL helps generate a customized list of the permits and licences your business needs. Whether you want to start or grow your business or are already in operation and want to verify that you have all the correct permits and licences.
https://www.aurora.ca/town-services/apply-register-and-pay/business-licences/
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a "Business Network" and works to promote the growth of business in Aurora
https://www.aurorachamber.on.ca/
YSpace
YSpace is York University’s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub, supporting startups, scaleups, students, researchers, and founders across diverse sectors and communities.
https://www.yorku.ca/yspace/
YSBEC
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) is your one-stop shop to help start and grow your business. offer a range of services to help you succeed including training, business plan development, mentoring (through various programs) and advisory services.
https://yorklink.ca/smallbusiness/
ventureLAb
ventureLAB™ offers a number of initiatives focused on helping your business raise capital, retain talent, commercialize your technology and IP, and acquire customers. When you sign up with ventureLAB, you access a range of services crucial for your business.
https://www.venturelab.ca/
Seneca Helix
HELIX provides resources to assist those dedicated to developing, launching and scaling their own ventures. Supports for entrepreneurs include coaching/mentorship, co-working space, networking introductions and events, guest speaker presentations, funding application assistance, enhanced experiential learning opportunities and ecosystem engagement.
https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/innovation/helix.html
Host your Meeting or Convention in Aurora
Aurora Town Square
Aurora Town Square is a vibrant hub for culture, creativity, and community in the heart of downtown Aurora. This state-of-the-art destination offers over 60,000 square feet of programmable space — including a fully equipped 250-seat performance hall and a variety of flexible rooms, studios, and outdoor areas.
https://www.aurora.ca/recreation-arts-and-culture/facility-bookings-rentals/aurora-town-square/
Royal Venetian Mansion – Banquet Hall
Capacity of 190 guests
https://royalvenetian.ca/
Stonehaven – Banquet Hall
Capacity of 190 guests
https://www.stonehavenbh.ca/
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/aurora/ytora/hoteldetail/events-facilities
Microtel Inn & Suites
RNC - Employment Ontario
Helps employers find qualified candidates, and promote workforce development through job matching, financial incentives, job fair hosting and free access to job board postings.
https://rncemploymentservices.ca/
Advertising and Sponsorship with the Town
Promote your business or service to hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors from Aurora and beyond. Advertising opportunities are available at Town indoor and outdoor facilities, in the Town of Aurora’s Parks and Recreation Program Guide, and through sponsorship of Town facilities and special events.
https://www.aurora.ca/business-and-development/advertising-and-corporate-sponsorship/
Helpful Links
- York Region Economic Development (yorklink.ca)
- Have specific questions or need additional assistance? Contact our Economic Development office.
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