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Whether you have an idea for a new business or are an existing business looking for advice, the Elgin Business Resource Centre has someone that can help your business reach its full potential.

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We are your one-stop location for FREE business advising, business planning, business loans and great networking opportunities in St. Thomas and Elgin County. Our office is conveniently located close to you in St. Thomas. Appointments are recommended.
Tanya Wilson, Felicia Brice, Jennifer Grigg Elgin Business EBRC staff

We are the Elgin Business Resource Centre

FACILITATING PROSPERITY, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.
Since 1986.

Smiling staff at the Elgin Business Resource Centre receptionist desk in St. Thomas Ontario

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As a Community Futures Development Corporation, we are part of a national network of not-for-profit, community-based organizations funded by the federal government. Branded as the Elgin Business Resource Centre (EBRC), our name reflects the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are a one-stop business resource serving St. Thomas and Elgin County. We are all about developing sustainable businesses and promoting community economic development in our communities. At the EBRC, we are here to meet the needs of your business … where you are at now, and into your future.

Do you have an idea for a new business? Are you thinking of purchasing an existing business? Need direction on growing your current business? We are here to help.

We provide business support services through one-on-one business advising, networking and self-employment workshops.

We offer flexible lending to qualified applicants, including start-up loans as low as 2% over prime.

The EBRC’s skilled staff is here to help you! Check out our ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026.

Meet Our Staff

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Tara McCaulley
Tara McCaulley
Jennifer Grigg, Community Engagement & Business Advisor at Elgin Business Resource Centre in St. Thomas, Ontario
Jennifer Grigg
Felicia Brice, Administrative Assistant at Elgin Business Resource Centre in St. Thomas, Ontario
Felicia Brice
Tanya Wilson

Learn About the Board of Directors

The Elgin Business Resource Centre (EBRC) is overseen by a 13 member Board of Directors that are rich in diverse knowledge and professional experience. These Directors are committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic development in Elgin County. The Board reserves positions for youth (age 30 or under) to further add diversity and perspective to the table. EBRC also recruits Board of Director candidates who are business owners and operators. These 13 dedicated volunteer Directors give many hours of their time to attend regular EBRC Board and Committee meetings, to represent EBRC at functions throughout the year, and to promote business growth in St. Thomas and Elgin County.

Are you interested in joining our volunteer Board of Directors? If so, contact our Administrative Assistant, Felicia Brice for an application: [email protected].

Board members must live or work in St. Thomas or Elgin County to serve as a Board of Director according to the EBRC By-Laws.

Individuals are unable to be accepted as Board Members if they currently have an active loan with EBRC, are currently in an undischarged bankruptcy status, or have had a past loan with EBRC which resulted in indebtedness or default.

Kate Burns Gallagher
President
Lisa Jarvis
Vice President
Maria Russo
Director
Blake Gough
Director
Mira Grkavac
Director
Chris Waite
Director
Mike Kerkvliet
Director
Dan Reith
Director
Jenn Groen
Director
Hetty Teuber
Past President
Abbey Taylor
Youth Director
Colby Mauer
Director
Abigail Raycroft
Youth Director