2025 Starter Company Plus Application

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* 1. First + Last Name:

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* 2. Email Address:

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* 3. Phone Number:

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* 4. Street Address:

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* 5. City:

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* 6. Postal Code:

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* 7. Business Name:

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* 8. Is your business in operation?

Yes

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* 9. If yes, business start date:

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* 10. Business Address (if different than above):

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* 11. Business Website:

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* 12. Business Social Media Accounts:

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* 13. Provide a brief overview of the business:

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* 14. Provide a brief description of how your product or service is different from those in your industry

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* 15. Application Type:

Business Idea (not yet operating)

Start-up (0-12 months)

Expansion (12+ months)

Purchase of existing business

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* 16. Amount Requested from Starter Company Plus:
(max $5,000)

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* 17. Grant money to be used for:

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* 18. How did you hear about Starter Company Plus?

Regional Business Centre

Social Media

Radio

Government website

Other

Referral (please enter name)

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* 19. Please check all that apply to confirm your eligibility in the Starter Company Plus Program:

I am over the age of 18.

I am a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident)

I am not a student, nor will I be returning to school.

I have not received the Starter Company Plus grant in the past or the Summer Company grant in the last 6 months.

I am not an employee of the City of Greater Sudbury.

I am not enrolled in any government employment or self-employment related programs that include or do not include financial assistance.

I reside and will operate my business in the Greater Sudbury, Espanola and/or Manitoulin Island area.

My business or business idea is NOT part-time or seasonal (i.e. snow plowing).

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* 20. Please check all that apply to confirm you understand some of the Starter Company Plus requirements. Additional information can be found at: www.regionalbusiness.ca/startercompanyplus

I am prepared to attend weekly meetings and training sessions for the entire training phase of the program (approximately 4 months).
NOTE: The orientation session will be a mandatory in-person event. Although the remaining sessions will be conducted virtually, they must be attended during live time.

I am able to contribute 25% of grant money received (25% of $5,000 meaning $1,250) in in-kind contribution or monetary contribution to the business.

Should I be approved for Starter Company Plus funding after completion of training, I am prepared to commit to a minimum average of 35 hours a week to running the business with activities that will generate income all year round.

Should I be approved for the Starter Company Plus funding after completion of training, I understand proof of Business Insurance with general liability and proof of Provincial Registration must be provided.

Notice of Collection

The information collected in this application will be used to determine eligibility and invite eligible candidates to proceed to the next stage of the competitive application process for the Starter Company Plus Program.

The personal information on this application is collected under the authority of sections 10 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of administering the Starter Company Plus Program and selecting applicants. Questions about the collection of this personal information may be directed to the Business Development Officer - Entrepreneurship, Greater Sudbury Economic Development, Tom Davies Square, P.O. Box 5000 SNT A, 200 Brady Street, Sudbury, ON, P3A 5P3 or by telephoning 705-674-4455 ext 2482.

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* 1. First + Last Name:

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* 2. Email Address:

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* 3. Phone Number:

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* 4. Street Address:

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* 5. City:

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* 6. Postal Code:

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* 7. Business Name:

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* 8. Is your business in operation?

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* 9. If yes, business start date:

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* 10. Business Address (if different than above):

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* 11. Business Website:

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* 12. Business Social Media Accounts:

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* 13. Provide a brief overview of the business:

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* 14. Provide a brief description of how your product or service is different from those in your industry

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* 15. Application Type:

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* 16. Amount Requested from Starter Company Plus:(max $5,000)

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* 17. Grant money to be used for:

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* 18. How did you hear about Starter Company Plus?

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* 19. Please check all that apply to confirm your eligibility in the Starter Company Plus Program:

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* 20. Please check all that apply to confirm you understand some of the Starter Company Plus requirements. Additional information can be found at: www.regionalbusiness.ca/startercompanyplus

* 16. Amount Requested from Starter Company Plus:
(max $5,000)