Working with companies that are diversifying and growing in Ontario, Senior Business Advisors work with established firms to better understand business needs and growth opportunities to build the capacity of small and medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. Provincial advisors provide tailored options, advice, analysis and practical recommendations for the unique business challenges faced by:• established small and medium-sized businesses (10-500 employees)• producers of tradable goods and services across all sectorsWe support small and medium-sized businesses with:• accessing capital• assessing organizational strengths and identifying potential opportunities for improvement• doing business with government• understanding and navigating government regulations and compliance challenges• making connections to other provincial ministries, and other levels of government• networking with other businesses• making connections with local partners (e.g. to help find skilled staff)• facilitating discussions and referrals to support business capacity building, such as technology adoption and export readiness programsPrior to joining the Government of Ontario Geoff worked with local Industry leaders in the Advanced Manufacturing, Food Processing and Agri-business sectors in municipal economic development. For nearly twenty years Geoff utilized various strategies to coordinate the necessary persons and elements to move forward on regional economic development initiatives. During his tenure Geoff assisted in attaining funding that revitalized numerous downtown and main street areas, worked in a team environment to establish Community Improvement Plans for Brownfield Development, Downtown Revitalization, Highway Commercial Development and Employment Land Development. Geoff is a strategic thinker with a proven track record leading advocacy efforts for policy, programming and financial support that generate meaningful investment and employment that enhance our communities, strengthen our economy, improves the supply-chain and builds on local and global corporate partnerships.