SaultEDC

Supplied by Sault Economic Development Corporation… Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. (July 15, 2015) – A number of youth in the region are now running their own business through the Summer Company young entrepreneur program. Funded by the Province of Ontario, the initiative is administered in the Algoma District and Chapleau by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation.

Summer Company provides grants and mentoring to assist students between the ages of 15 and 29, who are returning to school, in starting and operating a seasonal business. The program teaches youth the ins and outs of entrepreneurship while helping to generate employment opportunities that allow more area residents to return or remain in their hometown during the summer months.

“Summer Company provides youth with valuable entrepreneurial experience and, in many cases, leads to a lifetime of enterprise for the participants,” said Kendall Scott, an Economic Development Officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation. “I encourage people throughout the region to support these young entrepreneurs as they delve into the world of entrepreneurship.”

The 2015 Summer Company participants in the Algoma region include:

” Wood Runner: Jordan Overland (Goulais River) Firewood for sale Contact: 705-257-6054

” Superior Shine Auto Detailing: Noah Reynolds (Sault Ste. Marie) Vehicle detailing Contact: 705-943-6793

” Shine Designs: Janey Dunn (Sault Ste. Marie) Custom-embellished personalized items Contact: 705-257-6227 Website: www.facebook.com/creativeblingcases?fref=ts

” SDFM – Sonke Deck and Fence Maintenance: Conner Sonke (Sault Ste. Marie) Deck and fence maintenance and repair Contact: 519-282-7965

” Sam Luck House and Cottage Portraits: Samantha Luck (Sault Ste. Marie) Custom drawn portraits of homes and cottages Contact: 905-808-6290 or samanthaluck@live.ca Website: www.samluckhouseart.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Luck-Home-and-Cottage-Portraits/741862142544684

” O’Wooden Furniture: Christian Ouellet (Sault Ste. Marie) Construction of wood benches and furniture Contact: 705-257-6054

” Makea Design Co.: Chelsey Pollari (Richards Landing) Furniture restoration, event planning and interior design Contact: 705-943-2435 or makea.designs.co@gmail.com

” Levi’s Wood 4 Sale: Levi Laundrie (Goulais River) Firewood for sale Contact: 705-649-1846 or leviswood4sale@outlook.com

” Get Laid Interlocking Repair: Alex Nisbet (Sault Ste. Marie) Interlocking brick repair and restoration Contact: 705-971-9120

” Fogg Bros. Landscaping: Jonah Fogg (Sault Ste. Marie) Landscaping and lawn care services Contact: 705-971-2825 or foggbroslandscaping@gmail.com

” Colin’s Lawn Care Services: Colin Manuel (Elliot Lake) Lawn care and maintenance services Contact: 705-971-1757

” Brett’s Superior Home Maintenance: Brett Warmington (Goulais River) Residential and seasonal property maintenance Contact: 705-542-7940