Starter Company PLUS Expression of Interest and Intake Form

  • Starter Company PLUS Expression of Interest and Intake Form

    Please provide all required details to create a client account with the Sarnia-Lambton Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) AND to express your interest in applying for our annual Starter Company PLUS (SCP) grant program. If you haven't already had a consult with a business advisor regarding the program, a team member will follow-up to set up a consultation so you can learn more about the program and the BEC support services. To learn more about the program and eligibility criteria visit: www.sarnialambton.on.ca/small-business-enterprise-centre/starter-company-plus

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    Pour recevoir information ou un soutien en français, veuillez contacter Federation de gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA), au 647-510-3445 ou info@fedefranco.ca

     

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

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

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

  • If known, please indicate the structure of your business:
  • Have you registered with the Business Enterprise Centre before?*
  • Preferred method(s) of any related consulting appointments:*
  • 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:*

  • Starter Company PLUS Applicant and Business Eligibility Requirements (see website or advisor for more information)

  • Is your business registered in the Province of Ontario showing an address in Lambton County (or will it be by the time you submit your SCP grant application)?
  • Do you have a commercial business bank account set up corresponding with your Business Registration documentation (or will it be by the time you submit your SCP grant application)?
  • 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 grant in the past?*
  • Do you have a well-developed business idea for a new or growing business that you can build a strong business plan and SCP application on? (Without this you are not likely to be successful with your application for the SCP grant. In that case we would encourage you to further develop your idea and apply for the next round of funding.)*
  • Are you able to contribute a minimum personal financial investment equal to at least 25% of the grant amount ($1,250) to support the growth of your business?*
  • Are (or will) any certifications or licenses required to operate your business in place and current at the time of your SCP grant application?*

  • 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 my personal or business information and share (as required) with regulatory and/or government funding bodies and any associated Starter Company PLUS program delivery and (i.e. training) partners:*
  • 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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