Elevate your business’s presence
Business Resources
Designed to support and elevate your business endeavors, we provide resources that offer a wealth of resources tailored to promote upcoming events and activities in downtown Ottawa. Whether you’re a boutique, restaurant, or service provider, this page is your go-to destination for strategies, tools, and guidance to amplify your visibility and engagement within our thriving community.
Grant Opportunities
Unlock the pathway to growth and innovation by applying for the grants listed below. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure financial support that could propel your business to new heights!
Venmo Small Business Grant
Tell us your story, and you could get $20k to fund your future. No dream too big, no business too small.
Apply for the Venmo Small Business Grant by May 31, 2024 for your chance to land direct funding.
Hello!Alice and Progressive® Driving Small Business Forward
Applications are now open for the Progressive® Driving Small Business Forward grant program, in collaboration with Hello Alice!
This year, Progressive is dedicating $1 million to award 20 deserving businesses with a $50,000 grant each.
Amazon Small Business Grant
Amazon Business is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. Amazon Business small business customers based in the US with annual revenues of $1,000,000 or less can apply for a grant from May 1–May 24, 2024.
Verizon Digital Ready Grants
As part of our goal to support 1 million small businesses by 2030, we’re launching a new round of grant funding open to small businesses.
eBay Up & Running 2024
The eBay Up & Running Grant program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, including cash, eBay education, and a $500 stipend sellers can use to equip themselves with essential office technology from eBay Refurbished. eBay has been the home of small business since 1995, offering a global marketplace of 132 million active buyers and the tools and resources to manage your business and scale for success.