Bruce County Preparing Launch of 2024 Starter Company Plus Program with Information Sessions

The Starter Company Plus program is preparing for the launch of the 2024 program by hosting three information sessions for entrepreneurs to learn about the program.

Through the Starter Company Plus Program, aspiring or established business owners 18 years or older are provided with support to launch or expand a business. This program is funded by the Government of Ontario and administered by Business to Bruce.

The Starter Company Plus Program offers grants of up to $5,000, along with business training and mentoring, to eligible participants in Bruce County who are looking to start a new business or expand an existing one.

If you are interested in learning more about the program and the application process, it is encouraged that you register here for one of three virtual information sessions. 

• Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
• Thursday, October 3, 2024 – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
• Saturday, October 5, 2024 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Following the information sessions, the Starter Company Plus program will launch, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. To participate in the program, each entrepreneur needs to successfully:

• Complete a training program, including mentorship and workshops.
• Complete a business plan.
• Present a business pitch to the Grant Review Committee.

“We are so excited to be offering three information sessions to local aspiring or experienced entrepreneurs to learn about our Starter Company Plus Program” states Jeffrey Loney, Bruce County’s manager of economic development. “These information sessions provide a great opportunity for local budding entrepreneurs to learn about the program, application process and understand how Starter Company Plus Program can help not only their business but the larger economic community” nurtures collaboration among budding entrepreneurs and provides invaluable access to funding, local business experts, resources and services.”

Delivered through Bruce County’s Business to Bruce program, this program has provided grant funding to sixty-two entrepreneurs since 2017.

To register for a Starter Company Plus information session, click here.

Learn more about Business to Bruce programs, workshops and sign up for emails here.