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The Summer Company program helps students start a summer business and gain valuable experience as an entrepreneur. Offered in partnership with the Province of Ontario, this program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship and grants of up to $3,000 to eligible students.

 

How to apply

To apply for the Summer Company program, you must first submit an eligibility inquiry. Eligible candidates will be invited to submit a business plan with a start-up budget and cash flow projections. This information along with an interview will be used as part of the selection criteria for the program. For more information on how to apply, please contact us.

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Applications close May 15, 2023

Eligibility and participation requirements for candidates

Please complete the eligibility inquiry to see if you qualify for the program. You’re eligible to participate if you’re: 

  • Attending school and returning to school in the fall (this includes high school, college or university)
  • A resident of Ontario
  • A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
  • Between the ages of 15 and 29 (a parent or guardian must sign the application for applicants under 18)
  • Starting a new business 
  • Not working at another job or attending school for more than 12 hours per week during the duration of the program
  • Following the Canada Revenue Agency definition of being self-employed
  • Able to work over the summer program period:
    • a minimum of 280 hours if you’re a high school student
    • a minimum of 420 hours if you’re a post-secondary student

Eligibility requirements for businesses 

Almost any type of business is eligible, as long as it:

  •  Is a sole proprietorship or a corporation where you (the applicant) will be the majority shareholder
  • Is an independent business venture
  • Is a new business, not previously registered or operated on an on-going basis
  • Operates at arm’s length from family business ventures
  • Operates in Ontario
  • Operates full-time as defined in the business plan
  • Follows government rules and regulations for operating a business

Businesses must meet all of the above requirements. Visit the Province of Ontario's Summer Company website for information about the types of businesses not eligible for funding. 

Program guidelines and benefits

Review the Province of Ontario's program guidelines to find out about the different funding opportunities, participation requirements, program term and taxes.

Through the Summer Company program, you can be your own boss and learn what it takes to manage a business. You'll gain experience in a variety of areas, including:

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Invoicing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Customer relations

Past participants

Check out our 2022 program participates from the Windsor-Essex area.

Sunshine Swimming - Natalie Mills

Natalie MillsChildren's swimming lessons

 

A.S Media Marketing Agency - Annan Siddiqui

AnnanDigital Marketing Services 

asmediamarketing.net

annan.siddiqui@asmediamarketing.net

226 894 5403

Facebook

Twitter

Sophisticated Sweets by Safiya Shujah - Safiya Shujah

SafiyaCustom Cakes and Cupcakes

sohisticatedsweetsbysafiya.com

safs.sophisticatedsweets@gmail.com

Instagram

Facebook

 

Theresa Ogunjinmi - Serene.

TheresaHand-poured candles accompanied with curated playlists

Instagram

LinkedIn

Cookies and Crumbs - Vanessa Brenders

VanessaCustom Deserts

cookiesandcrumbs.wixsite.com/customdesserts

cookiescrumbs.co2020@gmail.com

Instagram

Facebook

226 348 5713

VirtalTours 3D - Tireni Babs-Olorunfemi

Tireni3D home renderings for real estate

virtualtours.3d@hotmail.com

Nad Creations - Nadrah Subair

NadrahEmbroidery and screen printing services

Starrydesigns02@gmail.com

Instagram 

Stallion Lawn Care and Maintenance - Luca Conflitti

LucaLawncare services

 

Hephaestus' Tinkerer - Dilraj Sandhu

Dilraj

Custom Computer Builds

boardsandwires.ca

Instagram

Lisa's Greeting Cards - Lisa Harangozo

LisaLisa's Greeting Cards

lisa@harangozo.net

519 965 8971 

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