About Us

Are you getting the answers you need? Are you harnessing your local business network to help? Are you looking to get more from your business?

As businesses owners, we understand the frustrations you face when starting, owning and running a business. Small Business Connect (SBC) is a network of local businesses working together to help you get what you need for your business. At the same time, you share with others and help them.

Small Business Connect is a grassroots organization founded by 5 local business owners last September to offer FREE networking, education and mentoring opportunities to both new and not so new small businesses. The founders, who donate time and resources to maintain the group. SBC fills a need for entrepreneurs to share and learn from other businesses without the sometimes prohibitive cost of joining a networking group in their efforts to build trust and reputation.

Our Mandate
To be a networking resource for new and small business owners in Barrie and beyond.

Offer a supportive place to ask questions, offer insight and participate in your local business community.
Offer weekly meetings FREE of charge to small business owners.

The Founders
Founders and current SBC leadership group include:

Debbie Ouellet - EchelonOne Consulting
Sinda Simpson - ESS Direct Patricia Dent - Inciteful Solutions
Shane Serra - WSI Optimized eSolution
Rich Grof – RG Performance Development

Growing beyond Barrie
We welcome inquiries for businesses and individuals who would like to host FREE networking events with SBC meeting outlines. Contact us to learn more.

Weekly Meetings: Network, Connect, & Grow Small Business
Connect is where Barrie’s small business owners network, connect and grow their business. We have informal meetings weekly where you can network and connect with other businesses, share ideas and grow. Network with local business owners. Get answers to those burning business questions. Learn from local business experts. Hone your 60-second infomercial. Build trust and reputation.