There's some help available for budding entrepreneurs in St. Catharines.
The City of St. Catharines has kicked off another annual run of Starter Company Plus, a program that provides training and mentorship to eligible entrepreneurs.
The provincially funded program is designed to assist businesses in the start-up phase or within their first year of operation, and is available to those over the age of 18.
Eligible applicants will be able to participate in business training and will be coached by the team at the Enterprise Center on developing a plan for their business.
After the program is completed, participants will be able to pitch their businesses for a limited number of grants.
Rob Belchior, Enterprise Centre small business consultant says the program does a great service for those looking to start their own company.
"There’s a lot to account for when starting a business, a lot of moving parts between an entrepreneur’s dreams and the reality of opening doors, especially as we move out of a period of uncertainty. The Starter Company Plus program really bridges the gap between passion, vision and the reality of opening a business. It’s a chance to learn from small business leaders who have faced the same challenges and overcome them to achieve success."
The application deadline for this year is September 27th, and interested business owners are encouraged to participate in two upcoming information sessions on September 15th and 22nd.
More information, including how to apply for the Starter Company Plus program, is available here.
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