Starter Company Plus

What is the Starter Company Plus Program?

Starter Company Plus provides training, mentorship, and grant opportunities up to $5,000 for eligible participants to start, expand, or buy a small business. 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.

Sign up to be notified when 2026 Starter Company Plus program applications open!

Applications to the 2026 Program open on July 1, 2026!

Give your business a fresh start!

Enrollment for the 2026 Starter Company Plus program will be open for the month of July. In the meantime, please check out the 2026 Program Guidelines below to learn more about program details and eligibility.

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

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Oats & Honey Homestead

Kayla Adams

Creamed honey-based products, beeswax candles and natural skincare products.

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Mena’s Mobile Bar

Mena Menary

A mobile drink bar serving up dirty sodas, iced coffees and energy drinks.

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Barmy Tech

Sarah Strome

Custom apparel, canvas tote bags, and sewing services.

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Salt Mine Creamery

Brayden Lisiecki & Chase Richardson

Handmade, gluten-free ice cream with dairy, dairy-free and vegan options.

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Capella Meadows

Edda Boettcher

Artisan organic goat cheese producer and on-farm store.

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Ashfield Speech and Language

Amanda Miltenburg

Assessment, speech and language therapy.

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Small Town Paralegal

Hayley Bettles

Licensed Paralegal and Public Notary office.

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Maitland Heights Apiaries

 Jonathan Cucksey

Passionate beekeeper and honey producer. 

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Lunar Lounge Salon

Leonie Dolmage                

Offering Huron County’s first head spa!