The Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre is pleased to announce the launch of Starter Company.
Starter Company is a key part of the Ontario government’s comprehensive Youth Jobs Strategy which aims to help young people find jobs or start their own businesses.
Starter Company is a youth entrepreneurship development program designed to assist enterprising young people between the ages of 18-29, who are not students in school, launch a new business or expand an existing one.
There is no cost to participants.
Starter Company includes the development of a business plan through a 12 session seminar series, one-on-one consultations, and mentorship with an expert panel.
Entrepreneurs who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to apply for up to $5,000 in provincial grant funding.
Starter Company will have a continuous intake format, but grants are limited.
Those interested are encouraged to apply early.
The Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre will be hosting an information session for Starter Company on Thursday, July 3 and July 10.
Please RSVP to dean.hale@chatham-kent.ca or call (226) 229-0852.
Seating is limited so register early!
The Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre encourages and contributes to the enterprising spirit and economic vitality of our community by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing businesses.
The centre provides a variety of services to individuals preparing to start and grow their business in the Chatham-Kent region.
