The Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre is now accepting applications for the next intake of Starter Company Plus, beginning in May. This program provides small business owners with training, mentorship, and potential grant opportunities to help strengthen and grow their businesses. Participants will receive guidance in areas such as strategic planning, market research, and sales, along with access to interactive workshops and a network of fellow entrepreneurs.
Program Eligibility:
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Open to individuals 18 years or older who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Leeds and Grenville
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Available to those who have started a new business within the last five years, are expanding an existing business, or are in the process of purchasing a business
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Applicants should be working full-time in their business (or part-time with a plan to transition to full-time within six months)
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Must be actively working with clients and generating income
How to Apply: Interested individuals must attend an Online Information Session before receiving an application. These sessions provide details on eligibility, program requirements, and key dates.
📅 April 2, 5:00-6:00 PM – Register Here
📅 April 8, 12:00-1:00 PM – Register Here
One of the program’s recent graduates, Robert Salm of Setanta Solutions in Kemptville, successfully leveraged the resources provided through this program to refine and expand his IT solutions business. Setanta Solutions provides professional IT services to help businesses thrive, offering everything from proactive maintenance and disaster recovery to procurement and training. Robert and his team are dedicated to ensuring that technology is truly an asset to their clients.
North Grenville is proud to celebrate Robert’s achievement and looks forward to the continued success of Setanta Solutions. Congratulations as well to all the other graduates of the program—your hard work and dedication are inspiring!
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