Starter Company Plus
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!
February 2025: Culture Pop! Newsletter
Newsletter | February 7, 2025
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!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Melodie Sweet
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 Melodie Sweet and Behaviour Tech!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Matthew McMillan
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 Matthew McMillan and Shelby Watch Company!
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Marcello Nicolo
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 Marcello Nicolo and Automated Shade Solutions Inc.!