​Grow your business with Bruce County's Summer Company Program

Bruce County is bringing back the Summer Company Program to support student entrepreneurship.

The Summer Company provides aspiring young entrepreneurs, aged 15-29, with the tools and support to start their own summer business.

Funded by the Province of Ontario and delivered by Business to Bruce, the 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 the business
• Comprehensive business training on such topics as 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 Heather Hyde, manager of economic development with Bruce County. “We are pleased to again offer young entrepreneurs guidance and support to help them launch their own businesses through the Summer Company program.”

Since its inception in 2017, the program has supported 42 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 the county.

Interested students are encouraged to submit an application at www.businesstobruce.com/summer-company-program-and-grant and learn more about the impact of the Summer Company Program from a former grant recipient, Daxton Brunet, in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL6wDTLXpd0.

To learn more about other Business to Bruce programs, workshops or to sign up for newsletter updates, visit www.businesstobruce.com.