Starter Company Plus

Ilayna Harris - Pawsitive Pawz with Dog Toy

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Ilayna Harris

Blog Post | December 23, 2024
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 Ilayna Harris and Pawsitive Pawz!

Emily Blocksdorf - Anchors Away Photography

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Emily Blocksdorf

Blog Post | December 20, 2024
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 Emily Blocksdorf and Anchors Away Photography!

Hagop Vanayan - Mobile Marksmen Corporation

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Hagop Vanayan

Blog Post | December 20, 2024
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 Hagop Vanayan and Mobile Marksmen Corporation!

David La Costa - Structured Property Inspections 3

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: David La Costa

Blog Post | December 20, 2024
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 David La Costa and Structured Property Inspections!

Brad Ferguson - Upchuckle Education 2

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Brad Ferguson

Blog Post | December 16, 2024
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 Brad Ferguson and Upchuckle!

Aria Martinez - Creative Training 5

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Ariadna Martinez

Blog Post | December 16, 2024
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 Ariadna and Creactive Training!

Andrew de Jong - Just Simcoe

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Andrew de Jong

Blog Post | December 16, 2024
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 Andrew and JustSimcoe.ca!

Starter Company Plus Logo (navy)

Catching up with 2023 Starter Company Plus Participants

Blog Post | October 18, 2024
The Small Business Centre team is excited to catch up with some of our 2023 Starter Company Plus Cohort participants to see how they and their businesses are six months after the end of their program.