Starter Company Plus helps local entrepreneurs launch and grow their business

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (June 17, 2025) – The Muskoka Small Business Centre (MSBC) is calling on aspiring and established entrepreneurs to apply for the Starter Company Plus program, an opportunity offering hands-on business training, expert mentorship, and funding support to help entrepreneurs start, grow, or buy a small business in Ontario.

The program is designed for individuals who are ready to take their business to the next level and provides a tailored experience to help participants develop critical skills and build sustainable success.

Through the Starter Company Plus program, participants will:

• Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced business advisors;
• Take part in workshops and networking opportunities;
• Learn essential business skills such as budgeting, marketing, and business planning;
• Gain valuable insights from seasoned mentors; and
• Be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to support their business goals.

The MSBC has supported local businesses across Muskoka for more than 30 years, offering guidance through the provincially funded Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) program. Managed by the Town of Bracebridge since 2005, MSBC continues to deliver impactful initiatives like Summer Company and Starter Company Plus, alongside personalized business consultations and resources.

Applications close on July 31, and the program runs from late September to December. Entrepreneurs interested in this year’s Starter Company Plus program can learn more about the program and apply online at muskokasmallbusiness.ca/programs or email admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca.

- 30 -

About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country.  With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.

MEDIA CONTACT
Town of Bracebridge
media@bracebridge.ca