It’s been another successful season for the Summer Company Program in the County of Renfrew.
Seven youth launched and grew their businesses with the support of Enterprise Renfrew County.
On August 29th, the Summer Company program graduates displayed their businesses and sold their products at the Pembroke Youth Market, along with the event’s regular participants.
MPP John Yakabusky was a guest speaker at the event, and his speech celebrated the spirit of the program.
Warden Peter Emon commended the real-world experience the Summer Company Program provides, and Development and Property Chair for the County, John Bose, highlighted the creativity of the Summer Company Program’s participants: Isa Jilani O’Brien, Sports Hub (lawn game rental); Kyle Radford, Ottawa Valley Grill Doctor (BBQ cleaning services); Haley Vanderzwaag, BlueBird Company (care box subscription service); Scarlytte Merrill, “Got Your Back” Babysitting Services; Cayden McKinnon, On-The-Go Car Care (car detailing services); Katie White, Unicorn Kitty Balloons (animal balloon service); Ki Myra, Ki’s Creations (clay art).
The Summer Company program, delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County on behalf of the Ontario Government, is a youth entrepreneurship program for students aged 15-29 years.
The next intake deadline will be May 2025 for the summer season. Visit www.EnterpriseRenfrewCounty.com for more information.
By Rick Stow