Carleton Place Almonte Canadian Gazette
The Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre is accepting applications for the Summer Company program.
Summer Company is a young entrepreneur’s initiative focused on youth 15 to 29 years of age; in school and returning to school in the fall of 2014. It offers up to $1,500 in start up cash to help get the business running.
Over the summer months participants receive hands on business training, mentoring and coaching from successful business mentors in the community. Participants are expected to complete a business plan, work in their business full time, and attend meetings and training sessions. Upon successful completion of the program participants will receive an additional $1,500 to return to school. Summer Company is a great opportunity to learn what it is like to run your own business.
Last summer 15 young entrepreneurs benefited from this experience including: lawn mowing and gardening, landscaping, children’s camps, selling baked goods and specialty items on the various farmers’ markets. Other business ideas may include selling arts and crafts. Summer Company is a highly competitive program with a limited number of applicants being accepted across Leeds and Grenville. The application deadline is May 23.
Interested participants can go to www.ontario.ca/summercompany to complete the application and get started on their business plan.
For further information call the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre at 613-342-8772 ext. 471.
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