Starter Company Plus
Turning Your Business
Ideas Into Success
With Starter Company Plus, you are not just getting support, you are stepping into a world of opportunities:
- Get personalized one-on-one guidance from a seasoned business advisor who is ready to supercharge your business journey
- Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops, seminars, and networking events that cover everything from building a strong business plan to mastering budget strategies and launching impactful marketing campaigns
- Connect with a mentor who brings real world experience in starting, expanding, or buying a small business
And that is not all. You could also receive a grant of up to $5,000 to fuel your entrepreneurial dreams.
Starter Company Plus includes
• In-class training with experts in their fields to help you plan your business
• Training and assistance in writing a business plan that may help you obtain more traditional financing in the future if you require it
• One-on-one consultations with the program facilitator
• An opportunity to build your network with other local small business owners and startups
• Participants in the program will have access to a 6-month trial membership with the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
• A conditional pre-approved microloan from Community Futures Peterborough
• Upon completing the program, participants will submit heir final business plan and pitch for a chance to receive a grant of up to $5,000
Who Should Apply?
• Anyone aged 18 and over who is out of school and interested in pursuing a career in entrepreneurship
• Anyone interested in starting a new business, expanding, or purchasing an existing business that has been operating for five years or less within the City and County of Peterborough
For full eligibility criteria, please see the Eligibility Requirements for Starter Company Plus.
Applications for the 2025 program are now closed. Please visit our website and social media channels in winter 2026 for details on the 2026 application process.
Have questions?
Reach out to Rose Terry, Manager of the Business Advisory Centre.
rosalea@cfpeterborough.ca
