The Orangeville and Area Small Business Enterprise Centre is offering a grant for up to $5000 for small business owners in our community.
The program is offered in partnership with the Province of Ontario and aims to support local entrepreneurs in establishing strong and vibrant businesses.
The Starter Company Plus program supports entrepreneurs with:
- one-to-one consultations with a qualified business advisor
- assistance with the development of a business plan using free tools and guidance
- participation in free training, networking and mentoring sessions
- opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $5000
To apply for the Starter Company Plus program, you need to be:
- at least 18 years of age at the time of application
- proposing a new company, expansion of an existing company or buying a business in Ontario
- not attending school or returning to school
- a resident of Ontario
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- not enrolled in other provincial employment or self-employment related programs that include or do not include financial assistance
- not currently enrolled concurrently in any self-employment or entrepreneurship training/financing programs offered by government funded organizations
- not a past participant of Starter Company Plus
- prepared to commit to a minimum 35 hours per week running the business
- prepared to attend all required training and mentorship meetings
Starter Company Plus applications must be received by October 28, 2022.
For more information, and to apply for the grant, visit: https://www.orangeville.ca/en/economic-development/starter-company.aspx