2024 Starter Company Plus Application Question Title * 1. First + Last Name: Question Title * 2. Email Address: Question Title * 3. Phone Number: Question Title * 4. Street Address: Question Title * 5. City: Question Title * 6. Postal Code: Question Title * 7. Business Name: Question Title * 8. Is your business in operation? Yes No Question Title * 9. If yes, business start date: Question Title * 10. Business Address (if different than above): Question Title * 11. Business Website: Question Title * 12. Business Social Media Accounts: Question Title * 13. Provide a brief overview of the business: Question Title * 14. Provide a brief description of how your product or service is different from those in your industry Question Title * 15. Application Type: Business Idea (not yet operating) Start-up (0-12 months) Expansion (12+ months) Purchase of existing business Question Title * 16. Amount Requested from Starter Company Plus:(max $5,000) Question Title * 17. Grant money to be used for: Question Title * 18. How did you hear about Starter Company Plus? Regional Business Centre Social Media Radio Government website Other Referral (please enter name) Question Title * 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). Question Title * 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. Question Title * 21. By agreeing below, as the Applicant or an authorized signing officer of the Applicant, I certify to the Regional Business Centre that the information contained in this Application Form, which includes the supporting documentation submitted herewith, is true and complete in all respects. If the Regional Business Centre discovers that the Application Form contains any material misrepresentation, this Application Form shall be deemed to be withdrawn immediately by the Applicant. I agree to provide any additional information that the Regional Business Centre or its authorized program administrator may reasonably require for the purposes of assessing this Application Form and administering its Starter Company Plus fund. I am also required to report back to the Regional Business Centre detailing revenues, cash-flow, hiring and other business details as requested. I Agree Apply Now