Business Advisory Centre Durham

the business advisory centre durham (bacd) is a not for profit organization, incorporated in 1999 and centrally located in the town of whitby. we are one of 57 sbec’s (small business enterprise centres) funded in partnership by the ministry of economic development and growth, ministry of research and innovation and the regional municipality of durham and part of the ontario network of entrepreneurs. to date, we have served over 9000 clients who have created over 2000 businesses! the bacd strives to inspire entrepreneurs to #doitindurham! we launch and grow successful business within the mainstream economy in the region of durham. we guide our clients to increase their chance of success and survival through providing advice, education, and tools to incorporate into their business. by helping our clients be successful, we create economic wealth through job creation and retention. we strive to provide an environment that fosters continuous learning, serve with integrity, create strength t