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October 16-22 is Small Business Week! For our savvy small business owners with BIG plans for the future, we've compiled 10 resources you can access today to support you on your journey.

Ten resources to grow your small business

1. Improve your online presence with free tools and support from our Digital Service Squad
2. Access tons of data to find your target audience with our online Business Planning Tool
3. Finance your next big business idea through the Grenville CFDC.
4. Help your customers find you by listing your business on our online business directory.
5. Stay in-the-know with local business news and resources by subscribing to UCLG’s eNews letter
6. Access training and resources to grow your business with the LG Small Business Centre’s no-cost consultants.
7. Find the perfect fit with hiring support from CSE Consulting or the Employment & Education Centre.
8. Tourism-oriented businesses can tap into the industry through our Regional Tourism Organization, RTO9. Gain market insights, research and industry news by signing up for the RTO9 newsletter: .
9. Sharpen your skills through a workshop or seminar. You can find a list of upcoming events on our Counties' Invest Leeds Grenville site. 
10. Share your voice! Help us gain a stronger understanding of how our businesses are doing by completing the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Business Survey. The survey is open until October 23.

For all the services you provide to our community, Thank You. We wish you much success and continued growth during small business week and all year round.