Entrepreneurship
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Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Harrison Cowden
Blog Post | December 17, 2025
Our Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Ontario Government and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, or buy a business. Participants receive mentorship from experienced business professionals, valuable training and networking, and the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grant funding.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this spring. Meet Harrison Cowden!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Eleanor Brodie-mends
Blog Post | December 2, 2025
Our Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Ontario Government and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, or buy a business. Participants receive mentorship from experienced business professionals, valuable training and networking, and the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grant funding.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this spring. Meet Eleanor Brodie-mends and FWE Media!
Multi Tech Audio Visual: Powering Barrie’s Creative Pulse
Blog Post | December 1, 2025
In Barrie, creativity doesn’t just live on canvas or stage—it’s built into the sound, light, and immersive experiences that bring our community together. Few companies embody this fusion of culture and technology quite like Multi Tech Audio Visual (MTAV). From intimate community stages to large-scale productions, MTAV has become a cornerstone of Barrie’s creative scene, transforming how we experience art, performance, and connection.
A New Place for Play Opens in Bayfield Mall
Blog Post | November 27, 2025
The Small Business Centre Team was happy to be in attendance for the grand opening of BeyondPlay KidzTown and Sensory Cove in the Bayfield Mall this past Thursday. With sensory-conscious design and a commitment to accessible play, this new small business works hard to truly welcome every child and ensure everyone can experience the developmental joys of play.
Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Municipal Innovation
Blog Post | November 21, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees in our final category, Municipal Innovation. This category recognizes the individuals, teams, and departments within the City of Barrie that have gone above and beyond to drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver more effective and efficient services to our community.
Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Youth Innovator
Blog Post | November 20, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the youth nominees who are challenging the status quo and showcases some of the incredible learning that comes through entrepreneurship and the Youth Innovator category.
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Brandy Mullen
Blog Post | November 24, 2025
Our Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Ontario Government and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, or buy a business. Participants receive mentorship from experienced business professionals, valuable training and networking opportunities, and the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grant funding.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this spring. Meet Brandy Mullen and Believe!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Bill Foutris
Blog Post | November 19, 2025
Our Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Ontario Government and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, or buy a business. Participants receive mentorship from experienced business professionals, valuable training and networking opportunities, and have the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grant funding.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this spring. Meet Bill Foutris and Powerhouse Jeeps!
Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Pivot Point
Blog Post | November 18, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees that have navigated unexpected challenges by discovering and pursuing opportunities for growth with the Pivot Point category.
Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Creative Collaboration
Blog Post | November 17, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees that have forged an alliance and reached new heights or achievements that they couldn't have reached alone through the Creative Collaboration category.