Start and Grow Your Business

Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)is Durham Region's small business centre that helps start up and existing businesses achieve success through FREE business advisory services, business development training, entrepreneurial grant funding and networking opportunities.

Spark Centre is a business incubator providing advisory services, office space and day-to-day operational support to early stage and rapidly growing innovation and technology companies.

Licences and permits may be required for your business. For more information about licences and permits, contact planning and development.

Looking to grow your business? The Whitby Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Program helps local businesses looking to expand or relocate within the Town of Whitby. We also gain valuable insight and feedback from established, local businesses to help shape economic development programs and services.

To participate in the Business Retention & Expansion Program, reach out to the Whitby Economic Development Team.

We can help you find available land in Whitby. Whether you're looking for office and commercial space or industrial space and vacant employment land in Whitby, our team is here to help. We also provide concierge-style support through your planning and development processes. Contact our team to get started.

We offer advertising and sponsorship opportunities to connect with local audiences and showcase your brand within Town facilities and through annual Town events.