Enterprise Renfrew County is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Starter Company Plus Spring 2024 grant awards. This program offers three months of comprehensive business coaching, business plan and cash flow projection development, mentoring, and professional instruction. At the end of the program, participants have the opportunity to pitch their business plans and compete for grants of up to $5,000 to support their business operations.
This spring, over 20 dedicated entrepreneurs enhanced their business, marketing, and financial plans through the program. The following individuals successfully secured grant awards totaling $42,000: Tyler Armstrong of Pinnacle Haven Farms in Horton Township; Maria Arvizu of Salsa Sabor a Mexico in the United Townships of Head, Clara, and Maria; Tyson Bromley of Bromley Acres Wagyu in Laurentian Valley Township; Zuzana Keslerova of Kesler Architect in McNab/Braeside Township; Hani Morsi of Montu Canada in Arnprior; Alyssa Pearce of Barron Canyon Coffee & Tea Co. in Petawawa; Shawna Plotz of Bloom Wildly in Bonnechere Valley Township; Noelle Shangraw of Ottawa Valley Sports in Petawawa; Tauney Stinson of Forager Bee in Renfrew; and Bronwyn Wearring of White Forest Farm in Whitewater Region.
Noelle Shangraw, Founder and CEO of Ottawa Valley Sports, praised the program: “The Starter Company Plus program was incredibly beneficial for me as a new business owner. It provided a wealth of information on integrating legal aspects, taxes, marketing strategies, and business planning. This comprehensive program was extremely helpful in identifying areas where I still need to grow and focus on building my business successfully.” She added that the program equipped her with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of starting, running, and building a business. “I am truly grateful for the guidance and support the entirety of the program provided. Big thanks for this incredible program for our growing community of entrepreneurs,” Shangraw said.
Information sessions for the fall training program of Starter Company Plus are scheduled for August 13 from 10-11 a.m. and August 15 from 1-2 p.m. For more information and to register for a session, visit www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/starter-company-plus or contact Heather Inwood-Montrose, Small Business Advisor, at Hinwoodmontrose@countyofrenfrew.on.ca. The application deadline is Friday, August 23, 2024.
(Written by: Emma Butler)
