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Starter Company Plus – Free Business Training

Starter Company Plus Information Sessions 2026
When:
April 7, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Starter Company Plus Information Sessions are being hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County on April 7th from 11am to 12pm and April 9th from 1pm to 2pm.

Program Details

Starter Company PLUS participants in training write a full business plan, complete two years of cash-flow projections, complete sessions with insurance, legal, and accounting experts, and have opportunity to compete through a pitch for a grant of up to $5,000 to start, grow or purchase their business.

Please Note: The award portion of the program is a competition; Not every applicant will receive a grant.

Applicants can only compete for the grant during the time frame of their application and acceptance into the Starter Company Plus program.

Applicants must be a resident of the County of Renfrew and the business must be based in and operating within the County of Renfrew

Information Session Dates:

Please check the workshop calendar for info session dates and registrations or register below for an info session. Typically sessions are offered in the spring. All meetings and training sessions are held online via Teams. 

Mandatory Training Dates

To take part in the Starter Company PLUS Program you must be available to attend business training. All training will take place remotely via Teams. You must have Microsoft Office Suite to access program training templates and will require @gmail address to access google classroom. 

Application Process

  • Choose a time and attend an Information Session
  • Submit the application form (will be provided after attending an Information Session)
  • Participate in a one-on-one telephone interview
  • If accepted into the training portion of the program, applicants must:
  • Submit and sign an application form electronically
  • Submit and sign a learning agreement
  • Provide a copy of a business registration
  • Write a business plan that includes two years cash-flow projections
  • Attend all business training sessions
  • Follow a personal learning plan
  • Attend all sessions and complete all requirements to earn a pitch opportunity
  • Applicants competing for the grant must provide 25% proof of financial contribution
  • To compete for the business grant, you must prepare and pitch a fifteen minute presentation to the Grant Review Committee.  
*Successful grant recipients will continue with an additional two month coaching and reporting period. All program participants may access individualized business coaching post program.

To discuss the program and ask any questions call at: 613.735.8224 or EMAIL ercinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca