Starter Company Plus
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Lora Connor
Blog Post | December 5, 2022
Coach House Kids, founded by Lora Connor, is an Orillia-based business, with a goal of giving parents affordable options for kids' clothing and keeping used clothing out of landfill. Extending the life of clothing is an easy and small way to lessen the environmental impact of having kids.
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Rebecca Rupke
Blog Post | December 2, 2022
At Mosaic Speech and Language Practice, they believe in celebrating differences and the unique strengths every child has to offer. Just as a mosaic is made up of many pieces to make a work of art, they believe every child has unique strengths to offer their family, friends, and community. Through various services, Mosaic provides effective, engaging, and supportive speech-language therapy in every child’s own home.
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Alex Morin and Marcy Barbaro
Blog Post | December 1, 2022
What happens when you combine two writers who have experienced the challenges of getting published? You get Working Writers Co. Founders Alex Morin and Marcy Barbaro help you write much more than a book -– they, “…help you do what you were always meant to do -to expand, to move your energy. To express yourself. They liberate you to become vulnerable, and to be heard. Your narrative is ever-unfolding.”
Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Jake Agema
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 Jake Agema and Addimin!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!