Our Impact

Our impact in Guelph & Wellington County has led to the creation of over 10'000 jobs since 1999. Throughout the next 12 months we plan to help students develop entrepreneurial skills, early stage entrepreneurs of all ages launch and grow businesses, and further the promotion of women led enterprise.

Over the Past 2 Years

• $140,000 will be awarded to our Starter Company+ businesses
• 16 students starting businesses through Summer Company will receive a total of $33,000
• 250+ Digital Mainstreet $2500 grants received by downtown businesses in Guelph and Wellington County
• We have helped over 1000 businesses through 1-on-1 consultations
• $10,000 will be awarded to women led businesses through Rhyze Ventures

Previous participants

Jobs Created

8500+

Businesses Launched

6000+

Launch with BCGW

We offer a series of events and courses to help you take your business from idea to launch and get you off the ground.

Our Commitment

We foster an anti-racist environment; a space where everyone is free to be who they want to be. We are committed to building a community rooted in inclusion and equity; listening and learning as we go. Everyone on our team and within our community receives the same respect and opportunity, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, culture, identity, beliefs, or language. We celebrate and value our differences and know that collectively, we are stronger together.