Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development recently announced the latest Starter Company Plus micro-grants recipients of up to $5,000 each.
Designed to support sustainable business growth further, 12 local businesses completed the five-week full-day business training course offered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre, and the grants were award to eight of them based on the strength of their business plan, cashflow forecast, and business pitch.
The grants went to Iola Taylor – Cold Duck Creamery, a gourmet cold treat that is creamier and more luxurious tasting than regular ice cream, Joe and Liz Crowley – Crowley Acres, hub for dog lovers for boarding, daycare, an off-leash dog park, training, and breeding, Sara Scheuermann – Steaped Slow Ceramics, offering a unique approach to handmade pottery, Katie Jackson – Wanderlight Luxury Farm Stay, a private, off grid geodesic dome in Douro-Dummer Township, Jordan Lyall – Jordan Lyall Photography, specializing in a fun, relaxed, and child-centred experience, Cody Lewis – Cody Lewis Carpentry, renovations, restorations and new builds, Meg Kynock – muttmixx, all natural, healthy, healing, vegan, gluten free dog treat, and Mackenzie Caldwell – Grace & Glow Beauty Studio, with a focus on personalized beauty treatments and comprehensive education for aspiring beauty professionals.
Since its launch in 2017, the Starter Company Plus program through the Business Advisory Centre has assisted over 230 entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. These small businesses have created over 220 jobs for the local economy.