Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to take your business to the next level? The Starter Company Plus program provides training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to help you start, expand, or buy a business in Sarnia-Lambton.
You and your business may be eligible to gain valuable business knowledge, guidance, and up to $5,000 in Starter Company Plus funding to help turn your vision into a reality.
Selected Starter Company Plus program participants will benefit from training and mentoring roundtables with other participants and will regularly meet one-on-one with a business advisor to help ensure the business is progressing and offer guidance.
The grant funding is based on strength of the business plan including economic impact, personal investment, and long-term sustainability.
This is a competitive process with limited seats. To start your application:
Eligible applicants for the Starter Company Plus program are:
Eligible businesses for the Starter Company Plus program must:
Ineligible businesses for the Starter Company Plus program include:
Determination of grant recipients:
Entrepreneurs across Sarnia-Lambton have used Starter Company Plus to successfully launch and expand their businesses. From innovative startups to thriving local businesses, this program has empowered entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and financial support to achieve long-term success.