The Summer Company program, funded by the Ontario government, has been helping students, aged 15 to 29, start and run their own businesses since 2001. As a Summer Company entrepreneur, participants receive hands-on business mentoring from local business leaders and up to $3,000 to make their dream job a reality.
If you’re starting, expanding or buying a small business, apply for training, mentoring and a grant through Starter Company Plus. If you are an Ontario resident aged 18 and over and not attending school full time, you may be eligible to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to start or expand your business.
Provides pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help 18-39 year old entrepreneurs start their own business. Character based loans of $15,000 and more are available.
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Starting a small business? Learn how Kingston Economic Development can help!
An in-depth look at funding resources from grants to micro-loans, through to venture capital.
A business plan is a critical tool for outlining the strategy and developing the tactics to manage your business.
Starting a small business? Learn how Kingston Economic Development can help!