A new Business Development Centre concept in Winkler is hoping to launch a wave of small to medium businesses into the market by providing discounted office space.
The centre at 201 South Railway Ave. offers strip mall spaces as well as a hub of 17 offices that can be rented month to month, providing home businesses with a low-risk opportunity to get out of the basement.
Known at Office 201, the project provides individual office renters access to a common boardroom and free internet.
"At $395 per month... nearly any business can afford to start here," Business Development Centre rep Dave Kasdorf says, adding it's a low-risk leap to take their business to the next level, and one that doesn't carry a long-term commitment.
He notes the project pairs well with Winkler's entrepreneurial spirit, "and this gives even more people the opportunity to start a business or to grow into something they're not sure is ready to take off."
"Any business needs to start somewhere, and we think this is a great place to start."
The Business Development Centre held an official grand opening Thursday.