Starter Company PLUS Expression of Interest and Intake Form

  • Starter Company PLUS Application Form

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  • Before you get started...

    This is a long application form but everything we ask here is for a reason -  to maintain a Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) client file for you, to receive and evaluate your submission for the Starter Company PLUS grant program, and/or to help us maintain metrics on use and impact of our free, publicly funded services. 

    Before you proceed with this application be sure you have read the Starter Company PLUS program information and meet the eligibility criteria posted on our website at: www.sarnialambton.on.ca/small-business-enterprise-centre/starter-company-plus.  Also, read the form through before you start filling it out so you know what you'll need to provide.  The form is not designed to be saved and finished later so have what you need ready.  

    If you require assistance, reach out to the BEC business advisor you have been working with, or email reception@sarnialambton.on.ca, or call our office at 519-332-1820.

  • Section 1: Applicant Information & Eligibility Check

  • Are you the sole proprietor or a majority shareholder of the business you are applying for?*
  • Are you over 18 years of age at the time of application AND not currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution?*
  • Are you a resident of Ontario?*
  • Are you a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada?*
  • Have you received a Starter Company PLUS grant in the past for this or another business?*
  • Are you able to commit to the program's 12 hours of training and grant recipient meet-ups over a 5-6 month period? We do our best to schedule meetings at times that most participants can attend - in the past they have been on Monday evenings but we survey the grant recipients each year to identify a time that can work for all.*
  • Are you currently working a minimum average of 35 hours a week throughout the year running your business? Or, are you prepared and able to commit to doing so starting in the next 90 days?*
  • Have you already contributed a minimum personal financial investment equal to at least 25% of the grant amount ($1,250) to support the growth of your business? Or, are you prepared to commit to doing so starting in the next 90 days?*
  • I have read the Starter Company PLUS program information posted on the program website at www.sarnialambton.on.ca/small-business-enterprise-centre/starter-company-plus and attest that I meet all of the applicant and business eligibility criteria posted there.*

  • Section 2: Business Information & Eligibility Check

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Have you registered with the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Business Enterprise Centre before?*
  • Preferred method(s) of any related consulting appointments:*

  • If your business is currently operating, when did you start operating?
         Month       Year

  • Is your business registered in the Province of Ontario?*

  • If your business is already registered, when did you register your business?
             Month      Year

  • If your business is registered, do you have a commercial business bank account set up for this business?
  • What is the structure/registration type of your business:*
  • Where did you hear about the Starter Company PLUS grant and programming?*
  • I am interested in applying for the Starter Company PLUS grant to support:*
  • Do you or will you have all the necessary certifications and licenses in place and be able to launch and generate sales within 60 days of receiving the first grant disbursement? (The first grant disbursement is to be released in August).*
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  • Additional VOLUNTARY Disclosure Information

    Do you self-identify as part of any of the following groups? As a publicly funded organization, the following demographic information is requested ON A VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE BASIS and may help direct you to relevant programs, and drive policy and program design. You are not required to complete this section.
  • Do you self-identify as one of the following groups? If yes, select all that apply.
  • Do you self-identify as a person with one or more disabilities?
  • Do you self-identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit? If yes, select all that apply.
  • Do you self-identify as part of any of the following groups? If yes, select all that apply.
  • Do you self-identify as:

  • The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) and associated Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), or Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC), recognizes the importance of the privacy and protection of clients' personal information. Personal information may be required in connection with purchases, service requests, event registrations and program applications.  The information you provide will not be used except as reasonably required to provide our services. 

    Any information you provide that is not publicly available will be treated as confidential.

    We only collect, retain and use personal information where it is essential for the following purposes:

    • Process your requests for services, products or further information
    • Communicate with you regarding services or products you have requested
    • Identify you if you have a question or concern about a service or product you have requested
    • Advise you about changes to our service offerings and of service interruptions
    • Meet legal and regulatory requirements
    • Meet requirements of our County and Provincial government funding partners

    Your business profile will be disclosed to supporting Starter Company PLUS program delivery (i.e. training) partners.  It will also be disclosed the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and the Government of Ontario to verify service delivery of the BEC and collect feedback by requesting clients participate in a voluntary survey regarding programs and services received through our organization. 

    For more information about this collection, please contact:
    Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
    Business Partnerships and Programs Division
    Talent and Entrepreneurship Branch
    2 Queen Street East, 3rd Floor
    Toronto, ON M5C 3G7

  • I understand and provide consent to the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and associated Business Enterprise Centre to maintain records of disclosed personal and business information, including any images taken at related SLEP and BEC events, and to share as may be required with regulatory and/or government funding bodies and any associated Starter Company PLUS program delivery and (i.e. training) partners, and to use for any related program or service promotion:*
  • I understand that I am solely responsible for the planning, implementation, financing, operation, success and development of my business. Any advice or suggestions made are for my consideration and I am not bound to take any such advice or suggestions and can obtain advice and assistance from any source, but ultimately any decisions pertaining to my business is my responsibility. I release the representatives from the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and the Business Enterprise Centre from any claim for loss or damages suffered by me or my business, in connection with the counselling or consultation provided:*
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