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OSBAC Programs & Services
Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) offers confidential business advisory services and coaching to help you move toward your business goals. Initial consultations are complimentary, with a reasonable fee for assisted services and individualized coaching. Contact us to book an appointment to speak with the Small Business Advisor about your business ideas, challenges, and questions.
ERC also delivers two programs designed to fast track your business start up and growth for residents of Ontario (County of Renfrew):
~ Summer Company (training program designed to support youth ages 15-29 who want to operate their own summer businesses, are returning to school in the fall, and includes up to a $3000 grant).
~ Starter Company Plus (training program offered spring, focused on business plan and cash flow projection development for businesses moving into full time operations and registered for less than five years, with opportunity to pitch for up to a $5000 grant).
OSBAC programs and services are delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County and funded in partnership with the Province of Ontario.
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For detailed information about OSBAC programs and services:
Business Advisory
Provides information, referrals, advisory services, mentoring, workshops, networking opportunities, and business resources to support entrepreneurs and small businesses at all stages of development.
Summer Company
Provides training, mentoring and grants up to $3,000 to Ontario students, between the ages of 15 and 29, who wish to start a full-time business over the summer.
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.
Succession Planning
An online hub that provides centralized free resources and tools for selling and buying a small business in Ontario, with a focus on preparing businesses for smooth ownership transition.