Entrepreneurial support services
Ontario Economic Society (OES)
The SÉO is a provincial network that stands out for its expertise and innovation in the areas of economic development, entrepreneurship, employability, and immigration. It promotes the full participation of stakeholders in the Francophone and bilingual economic community in the prosperity of Ontario and Canada.
In the London region, the SÉO's main mandate is to support entrepreneurship. Among other initiatives, it offers a virtual incubator and information workshops for women entrepreneurs. In London, the senior agent is Fairouze Touni, who is certified in business transfer management (repreneuriat).
Contact information
- Fairouze Touni, Economic Development Officer
- ftouni@seo-ont.ca
- 1 844 668 7333 ext. # 303
- https://seo-ont.ca/entrepreneuriat
CFA London: Information session, virtual incubator
CFA London supports the development of Francophone entrepreneurship through activities and programs designed to assist newcomers in starting and growing their businesses. In partnership with the Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO), CFA London offers information sessions on entrepreneurship, networking evenings for entrepreneurs, and a virtual incubator that allows participants to transform their ideas into concrete business projects.
This 14-week program combines group workshops, personalized coaching, and online training to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, stimulate innovation, and promote economic success among Francophones in London.
In the London region, the SÉO's main mandate is to support entrepreneurship. Among other initiatives, it offers a virtual incubator and information workshops for women entrepreneurs. In London, the senior agent is Fairouze Touni, who is certified in business transfer management (repreneuriat).
Contact information
- 122 Burton St, Hamilton, ON, L8L 3R5
- 905-528 0163 Ext 3285
- rifcso@cschn.ca
- https://www.facebook.com/bienvenueLondonON
Tools to help you
- Resources provided by the City of London (website in English, with the option to translate into French using the Google plugin) https://london.ca/immigration/work/start-business-london-ontario
Good to know
The Francophone Community Hub in London is organizing a French-speaking market which is gradually becoming a true local tradition! Twice a year, you have the opportunity to showcase your products and services:
- at the FrancoFête (last weekend in June),
- or at Holiday Market (late November, as Christmas approaches).
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Find out what's coming up in London's French-speaking community, and join us for a great time.