Starter Company Plus
What is the Starter Company Plus Program?
Starter Company Plus provides training, mentoring, and grant opportunities up to $5,000 for eligible entrepreneurs (18+) to start, expand or buy a small business in Huron County. The program aims to address local and/or regional economic development needs, and where appropriate, focuses on specific industries and sectors.
The County of Huron, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recognizes the importance of supporting entrepreneurs of all ages through their journey into entrepreneurship and through business expansion. It is for this reason that the County of Huron and the Province of Ontario have invested in providing training, mentorship and monetary funds to local small business owners in the form of the Starter Company Plus program.
Start, Grow or Buy a Business!
Applications are now closed for 2026.
Not sure if Starter Company Plus is right for you?
Connect with the Huron Business Centre. We can help you understand the program, eligibility requirements and application process.
Program Guidelines
Check out an overview of the Starter Company Plus program.
Program FAQ
This document provides responses to frequently asked questions to the Starter Company Plus program.
Meet Past Participants
Oats & Honey Homestead
Kayla Adams
Creamed honey-based products, beeswax candles and natural skincare products.
Mena’s Mobile Bar
Mena Menary
A mobile drink bar serving up dirty sodas, iced coffees and energy drinks.
Barmy Tech
Sarah Strome
Custom apparel, canvas tote bags, and sewing services.
Salt Mine Creamery
Brayden Lisiecki & Chase Richardson
Handmade, gluten-free ice cream with dairy, dairy-free and vegan options.
Capella Meadows
Edda Boettcher
Artisan organic goat cheese producer and on-farm store.
Ashfield Speech and Language
Amanda Miltenburg
Assessment, speech and language therapy.
Small Town Paralegal
Hayley Bettles
Licensed Paralegal and Public Notary office.
Maitland Heights Apiaries
Jonathan Cucksey
Passionate beekeeper and honey producer.
Lunar Lounge Salon
Leonie Dolmage
Offering Huron County’s first head spa!
The Huron Business Centre is one of more than 50 Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre’s (OSBAC) across the province. Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre programs and services are delivered locally by the Huron Business Centre and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario and the County of Huron.