Entrepreneurship
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Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Tristan Rodriguez
Blog Post | April 15, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with last fall. Meet Tristan Rodriguez and Stormwood Productions!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Thomas Parker
Blog Post | April 15, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with last fall. Meet Thomas Parker and the Barrie Archery Tag League!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Susanna MacMillan
Blog Post | April 15, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with last fall. Meet Susanna MacMillan and Closet Crush!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Shelby DeGroot
Blog Post | April 15, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants.
The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with last fall. Meet Shelby DeGroot and Hemp+Heart Co!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Patricia Zuniga Serrano
Blog Post | April 15, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with last fall. Meet Patricia Zuniga Serrano and PMZ Bookkeeping!
Celebrate Black History Month
Blog Post | February 12, 2025
Each February, Canadians celebrate the contributions of Black individuals on the world during Black History Month. In Barrie, that celebration encompasses history, the arts, culture, social justice and business, and often spreads into other months, as Black contributions should be celebrated year-round!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Sarah Achtenberg
Blog Post | February 5, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this fall. Meet Sarah Achtenberg and Achtenberg Design!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Teresa Smith
Blog Post | February 5, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this fall. Meet Teresa Smith and Simplifeye Optical!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Robert Curran
Blog Post | February 5, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this fall. Meet Robert Curran and Mobicare Advanced Foot Care!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Nathan Paquette
Blog Post | February 5, 2025
The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the government of Ontario 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, access to valuable training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to pitch for up to $5,000 in micro-grants. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this fall. Meet Nathan Paquette and Northern Pros Pressure Washing!