Business Size: small

Industries: all types of businesses

Region: Hamilton, City of Hamilton

Demographics: Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18 years of age or older

Other Criteria: Businesses less than two (2) years in age, Must have been in operation for a minimum of 6 months, Not be attending school or planning to return to school while enrolled in the program, Be devoting a minimum of 35 hours per week to their small business and not employed anywhere else, Not be enrolled in any other government-funded employment program, Must be registered (Sole Proprietor, Partnership, or Corporation) with a City of Hamilton address, Must have a separate business bank account corresponding with Business Registration, Must have majority ownership and be able to demonstrate proof, Businesses requiring certification and/or license must be current, Must be able to demonstrate financial activity statements for the 6-month operation period, Can provide a 25% investment of the grant amount ($1,250), Must be able to commit to 12 hours of entrepreneurship training