Introducing the 2024 Summer Company Participants

RELEASE DATE:

July 29, 2024

Enterprise Renfrew County assists seven students start businesses this summer

Pembroke, ON: Celebrating youth entrepreneurship, Enterprise Renfrew County proudly presents this year's Summer Company Program participants; seven ambitious students turning their business dreams into reality across Renfrew County.

Introducing On-The-Go Car Care by Cayden MacKinnon from Renfrew offering auto detailing; BlueBird Company by Haley Vanderzwaag from Westmeath offering subscription care packages; Unicorn Kitty Balloons by Katie White from McNab/Braeside providing event balloon animals; Ottawa Valley Grill Doctor by Kyle Radford from Eganville offering mobile BBQ cleaning; “I’ve Got Your Back” Babysitting Services by Scarlytte Merrill from Deep River offering mobile babysitting services; Ki’s Creations by artist Ki Myra from Pembroke; and SportsHub by Isa Jilani O'Brien from Barry’s Bay offering large lawn game rentals.

Meet these inspiring young entrepreneurs for a celebratory event during the Pembroke Business Improvement Area’s (PBIA) Youth Market taking place at the Pembroke Farmers' Market (Downtown Pembroke, Corner of Lake and Victoria Streets) August 29, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Summer Company Program empowers students aged 15 to 29 to launch their own businesses, fosters entrepreneurial skills and provides crucial startup funding. Participants receive up to $1,500 initially after completing training, with the potential for an additional $1,500 based on their summer business performance.

For more information about the Summer Company Program and upcoming application deadlines, visit www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/summer-company.

Enterprise Renfrew County is a non-profit government organization funded by the Government of Ontario, County of Renfrew, Town of Renfrew and the City of Pembroke. Its mandate is to encourage and contribute to the enterprising spirit and economic development of Renfrew County by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing companies. The Summer Company Program is delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lindsay Debertin                Program Officer                                         613-312-9355

Tina Peplinskie                    Media Relations Coordinator                 613-735-7288