by SBEC-admin | Oct 23, 2026 | Posts
There’s something wonderfully joyful about paTIo, and a lot of that comes from its founder, and Starter Company Plus participant, Janene Johnson. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Janene brings a little Caribbean colour, music, food and energy to Collingwood...
by SBEC-admin | Sep 16, 2026 | Posts
A little taste of Brazil has made its way to Collingwood, and we’re very happy about it. Tropicalia Sweets, founded by 2026 Starter Company Plus participant Mariane Nogueira, brings authentic Brazilian and Peruvian treats to South Georgian Bay, with recipes rooted in...
by SBEC-admin | Sep 1, 2026 | Posts
As a participant in the Starter Company Plus program, Prabha Mattappally is growing Bhalla Protein, a snack brand built around the idea that eating well shouldn’t mean sacrificing flavour. Her individually packaged protein donuts are made with simple ingredients and...
by SBEC-admin | Aug 17, 2026 | Posts
There are some people who have a natural way of making you feel like you’ve known them forever. Tamara Agostino is one of those people. Warm, welcoming and quick to cheer someone on, Tamara brings a fun, genuine energy to every room she enters and makes people feel...
by SBEC-admin | Aug 7, 2026 | Posts
What’s the difference between a video someone watches and one they skip? It’s a question Bob Charters thinks about every day. As a participant in our Starter Company Plus program, Bob is growing Astral Wake Productions with a fresh approach to video...
by SBEC-admin | Jul 14, 2026 | Posts
We are proud to introduce the 2026 Summer Company cohort of seven young entrepreneurs who are launching businesses and gaining valuable experience through Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program. Summer Company supports aspiring business owners aged...
