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Starter Company Plus grant successes!

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Enterprise Renfrew County has announced the successful recipients of Starter Company Plus grants for the August 2022 session. During the summer, eight motivated individuals participated in Starter Company Plus, a training program funded by the Government of Ontario that supports entrepreneurs wishing to start, expand, or purchase an existing business in the County of Renfrew.

Grant recipients were: Sarah Campanico (Evernew Recovery and Rehabilitation) of Petawawa, Rob Campbell (Fire-Que) of Renfrew, Carleen Clouthier (Canadian Baby Co.) of Pembroke, Courtney Enright (Small Town Co.) of Douglas, Karen Kavanagh (Valley Clean Co.) of Braeside, Jennifer McGuire (Red Neck Recipes) of Arnprior, Alexis Sapera (EWE Crafts) of Beachburg and Kelly Sperry (Kelly’s Salon Services Unbound Inc.) of Arnprior.

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A news release from the County of Renfrew said this program has proven to be transformational for entrepreneurs with new business ideas and for owners of businesses that have been operating for five years or less. Starter Company Plus provides three months of business coaching, business plan and cash flow development, mentoring and instruction from ERC staff and professional trainers. Also included are information sessions with local insurance, legal, and accounting professionals and networking opportunities, all free of charge. At the end of the program there is an opportunity for participants to compete, through a business plan pitch contest, for a grant of up to $4,000 towards their business operations.

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“Enterprise Renfrew County strives to provide insightful, individualized coaching and comprehensive group training through Starter Company Plus, offering entrepreneurs guidance to help them succeed in business,” said Heather Inwood-Montrose, small business advisor with Enterprise Renfrew County.

Starter Company Plus is a highly competitive program with ongoing intake for interested individuals. Sessions run twice annually, with a fall session currently underway. The next available start date is May 2023.

For more information visit www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com, call 613-735-8224, or follow the Enterprise Renfrew County Facebook and Instagram pages.

About Enterprise Renfrew County

Enterprise Renfrew County is a non-profit government organization funded by the Ontario Government, the County of Renfrew, the Town of Renfrew and the City of Pembroke. Its mandate is to inspire entrepreneurial spirit, to promote, and assist small businesses across the County of Renfrew.