Supporting Youth Entrepreneurship
Media Release
February 19, 2025 – Bruce County is proud to bring back the Summer Company Program to support student entrepreneurship. Summer Company provides aspiring young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 with the tools and support to start their own summer business.
Funded by the Province of Ontario and delivered by Business to Bruce, the Summer Company Program empowers youth to pursue their entrepreneurial goals by providing the training, mentorship and funding they need to succeed.
Each Summer Company entrepreneur benefits from:
-A $3,000 grant to start their business.
-Comprehensive business training on topics like sales, marketing, bookkeeping, and more.
-Mentorship from experienced local business leaders.
“Starting a new business can feel daunting, but with the right support, the entrepreneurial journey becomes an exciting and achievable adventure,” says Jeffery Loney, Manager of Economic Development at Bruce County. “We are pleased to offer young entrepreneurs with guidance and support to help them launch their own businesses through the Summer Company program.”
Since its inception in 2017, the Summer Company has supported 35 young entrepreneurs, helping them pursue their passions, connect with their local communities in new ways and learn hands-on skills. The program has played an important role in supporting youth entrepreneurship across Bruce County.
Interested students are encouraged to submit an application through the Business to Bruce website.
To stay up to date on the training and program opportunities offered by Business to Bruce, sign up for emails at http://www.businesstobruce.com
