Small Business Centre
The Small Business Centre is an on-going economic development partnership between the Province of Ontario, the City of Woodstock and Oxford County that proudly serves our diverse and talented community of entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Woodstock and Oxford County.
We’re committed to helping small businesses and are eager to help you plan and take the next steps towards achieving your personal success. We offer free guidance, resources, local connections, business coaching and accountability, mentoring, professional service referrals, workshops, and networking events to help you explore, connect and succeed in business.
You are not alone. Let us be your first call!
Shawn McNamara
Manager
Shawn is a lifelong Oxford County resident who, as the former owner and manager of a long-standing Insurance Brokerage in Woodstock, is able to provide practical insights into business risk, day-to-day operations, staffing and marketing and sales strategies to clients interested in business start-up or growth. Shawn is a strong communicator, business coach and mentor who excels at working with clients one-on-one or when facilitating workshops that look to provide entrepreneurs with the necessary skills they need to run a successful business. He believes in building entrepreneurial networks, sharing our collective business knowledge and finding ways for our clients to work together in Woodstock, Oxford County and beyond. Shawn is well known in the community and consistently strives to create lasting relationships with both clients and community partners.
Brend Tait
Small Business Consultant
Brenda’s passion is seeing people achieve greatness. With over 30 years of sales, customer service and management experience, Brenda has honed her skills as a communicator. As a Wordsmith and small business owner herself, she understands the challenges and triumphs that small businesses face. She is an expert at getting people motivated and believing in themselves. Brenda works both one-on-one and in workshops with clients and offers practical advice to help them start or grow their businesses. She is an enthusiastic coach and mentor whose specialties include sales, social media/online and marketing strategies. Brenda is a public speaker and active member of the community, hosting a variety of events. Brenda’s philosophy is "Let’s work and rise together!"
Contact Us
Woodstock Economic Development
City of Woodstock
500 Dundas Street, P.O. Box 1539
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-2382 Ext. 2115
Fax: 519-539-3275