Deadline: 28 March 2025
The Town of Orangeville is currently accepting applications for its Starter Company Plus Program to support enterprising people over 18 years of age who want to start, grow, or buy a small business.
The program provides hands-on business coaching and training, as well as mentoring from local business leaders who can help make your business a reality.
Benefits
- The program encompasses 10 bi-weekly sessions and supports entrepreneurs with:
- Assistance with the development of a business plan
- Opportunities to participate in free training, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities
- Ongoing support from a qualified business advisor
Funding Information
- Opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 upon successful completion of the program.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 be a franchise
- 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 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.
For more information, visit Town of Orangeville.
