Hello, my name is Montanna. A little bit about me, I am from North Bay, Ontario Canada. I went to Canadore College for the Graphic Design program and graduated with 4.0 GPA on the honour roll. Upon graduating, I ran two different businesses successfully until deciding to settle down and get married.

That’s when I had my two children . My first child is profoundly autistic, who was diagnosed with level three autism with global delays. It wasn’t for a couple of years into our journey learning about autism that I found most places are not neurodivergent friendly, and the ones that are, are seriously outdated.

I want to create a safe space that offers a unique sensory experience to both autistic children and adults. If you have some time, please take a glance at my business plan . Thank you for your time and hopefully together we can build a better world for our Neurodivergent families.

Ollie’s World – Business Plan

Executive Summary

Ollie’s World will be the first autism-focused recreation centre in North Bay, Ontario, designed to provide inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces for autistic individuals and their families. Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that fosters play, social interaction, and community connection.

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Mission Statement

To provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive recreation centre for autistic individuals and their families, with sensory-rich spaces that promote well-being, play, and connection.

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Vision Statement

To become a model for inclusive recreational design in Canada, fostering community awareness and acceptance of autism.

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Location Goal

To be determined:

• Large existing building suitable for renovation

• Ample parking and accessibility options

• on the bus routes

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Facility Layout

• Family Lounge & Café (Peach) – Central hub upon entry, featuring couches, bean bags, chairs, tables, fish tank, and café counter for sign-in and food orders

• Calm Room (Light Blue) – Quiet, soothing space with bean bags, blankets, and soft lighting

• Tactile Play Room (Light Green) – Sand tables, textured panels, sensory walls, fidget toys

• Movement Room (Yellow) – Swings, trampolines, crash mats, climbing structures, obstacle course

• Visual Stimulation Room (Purple) – Fiber optic lights, bubble tubes, light-up panels, projection visuals

• Music & Sound Room (Orange) – Interactive sound boards, adaptive instruments, rhythm activities

• Baby Room (Pastels) – Soft flooring, safe toys, infant play area for parents with younger children

• Office / Staff Room (Grey) – Admin, staff coordination, parent/educator meetings

• Entrance & Reception (Light Brown) – Welcoming sign-in area and café counter

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Safety & Accessibility

• Soft, non-slip flooring

• Rounded furniture edges

• Calming, non-fluorescent lighting

• Fully wheelchair accessible

• Staff trained in autism support and crisis prevention

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Revenue Streams

• Membership packages (monthly/annual)

• Drop-in day passes

• Birthday party rentals

• Parent and educator workshops

• Partnerships with schools and therapy providers

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Funding Sources

• Autism-related grants

• Government/community funding

• Local fundraising campaigns

• Sponsorships and corporate donations

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Lease Model

Build-to-Suit Lease: Landlord funds renovations to meet autism-friendly design requirements, significantly reducing upfront capital investment.

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Marketing Strategy

• Community outreach via schools, therapy centres, and hospitals

• Partnerships with local autism networks and parent support groups

• Social media campaigns highlighting inclusivity and family benefits

• Open house events to showcase sensory rooms and services

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Why Invest?

• First autism-focused recreation centre in North Bay

• Meets urgent community need

• Creates sustainable revenue while providing social impact

• Scalable model for replication in other Canadian cities