World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Services for Businesses and Entrepreneurs ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Start-ups and early-stage businesses - Entrepreneurs and prospective business owners - Businesses operating in or planning to operate in Manitoba - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Incorporated businesses ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable advisory and training services - Cost: Typically free or low-cost (subsidized by WTC Winnipeg) - Matching Requirements: None specified - Financial Commitment: No loan repayment obligations - Value: Access to expert consultation and educational programming at reduced or no cost ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - One-on-one business information officer consultations - Tax guidance and compliance advice - Regulatory and permitting information - Business registration assistance - Seminar and workshop attendance - Customized business research and market analysis - Training on business fundamentals and operations ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Services must be accessed through World Trade Centre Winnipeg - Consultation sessions typically require advance registration or appointment booking - Businesses must be based in or have operations relevant to Manitoba - Training workshops have scheduled dates; participants must attend during designated times - No formal milestones or deliverables required for advisory services - Services are subject to WTC Winnipeg operating hours and availability