Local Small Business Centre continues to help new businesses
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship has assisted fourteen new businesses with their operations through the Starter Company Plus program over the past year.
Starter Company Plus is open to non-student entrepreneurs ages 18 and over. The program provides training for business owners looking to start or expand their operations and receive a micro grant and mentoring to support their full time venture. The training focuses on what is required to start a new business and highlights the importance of business planning, while the mentoring assists in specifics such as financial and marketing sectors.
The businesses that began or expanded their operation through the program over the past year include:
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Woodstar Counselling and Consulting (Counselling and Therapy Services)
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Hogan’s Homestead (Maple Syrup Producer)
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Jeremy’s Plumbing & Heating (Plumbing and Heating)
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Naomi Sayers (Barrister/Solicitor)
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OnPoint CorkShield (Thermal Spray Cork Insulation)
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HD&R (Home Design and Renovation)
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Holistic Brit Nutrition (Nutritional Consulting)
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Events by Rai (Event Rental and Planning)
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Secret Sip Coffee Club Inc. (Coffee Subscription)
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Echelon Media (Media Marketing)
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Sahora (Web-Based Business Management Solutions)
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Yowie Paddles (Custom Canoe Paddles)
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Hearterra (Environmentally Conscious Retail)
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Thrive Tours (Local Outdoor Tours)
Funded by the Province of Ontario, Starter Company Plus is administered by the Economic Development division of the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Since 2014, over 60 businesses in the Algoma region have made their way through the program.
For more information on the Starter Company Plus program, contact Brad Senecal at 705-251-3500 ext. 2 or
b.senecal@cityssm.on.ca.