Leeds Grenville Small Business is celebrating a milestone with the launch of the 20th Starter Company Plus cohort with businesses from across the region.
They are holding a launch on Thursday night at Prescott Town Hall where the 17 new local entrepreneurs that are a part of the fall cohort.
Guests at the launch will include Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes M.P. Michael Barrett and M.P.P. Steve Clark as well as local dignitaries.
Officials say program participants are preparing to learn best practices in business fundamentals, developing business plans, learning cash flow management and more.
Following the training, they will have the opportunity to pitch to a local volunteer panel of business professionals for a grant of up to $5,000, which can be
used to invest in their businesses.
Grant recipients will also benefit from mentorship and coaching to help them succeed.
