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SUMMER COMPANY

Applications for the Summer Company program are currently closed. 

Contact YSBEC at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71572 or ysbec@york.ca for any questions. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all programs and grants. You can also find helpful information on our Small Business Resources page. 

Are you enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution as a full-time student but thought about launching your own business?

Each summer, in partnership with the Government of Ontario, the York Small Business Enterprise Centre administers its Summer Company program. Summer Company helps support young entrepreneurs in Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket, and Stouffville, grow their skills. Students in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan interested in applying should reach out to their local small business enterprise centre.

The program is designed to foster and develop the entrepreneurial spirit in students between the ages of 15 to 29 , and who are registered to return to school full-time in September 2023. All that’s required is a good idea, commitment and hard work. In return, students receive:

  • Hands-on training and skills development
  • Coaching and guidance
  • Mentorship to help develop and launch a business over the summer
  • Opportunity to receive financial support of up to $3,000

Read about the many exciting ventures launched by young entrepreneurs across Ontario in the Summer Company Yearbook, and learn more about the program at ontario.ca/summercompany

Summer Company Student Entrepreneur

ELIGIBILITY FOR SUMMER COMPANY

Applications for the Summer Company program are currently closed. 

Contact YSBEC at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71572 or ysbec@york.ca for any questions. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all programs and grants. You can also find helpful information on our Small Business Resources page. 

To start the application process, check to see if you’re eligible by reviewing the Summer Company program checklist. You should also read about the program details on the Summer Company webpage. Basic eligibility criteria include:

  • York Region resident aged 15 to 29
  • Must be a student returning to school in the fall of the same calendar year
  • Plan to start a new summer business
  • Have not received a previous Summer Company grant

For more information about when the next round of applications will open, please reach out to us at ysbec@york.ca.

Check out this special testimonial from Maggie McColl of Maggie’s Swim Academy, one of our talented participants. Hear about her journey, challenges, and the invaluable experience gained through the Summer Company program.

MEET OUR 2023 SUMMER COMPANY PARTICIPANTS

  • Agrin Hamzehazar | Loots of Love

    Sells premade loot bags and loot bag kits

  • Joie Felician | Felician

    Consignment store for vintage luxury handbags and dresses

  • Kathleen Stawski | Little Fishies Swimming School

    Swimming instruction

  • Maggie McColl | Maggie's Swim Academy

    Swimming instruction

  • Michael Wang | Smiles Across Borders

    Not-for-profit pen pal program between Canadian and Kenyan high school students

  • Noah Savage | Grime Stoppers

    Pressure washing services

  • Santhosh Rajmohan | AET Basketball Association

    Not-for-profit teaching basketball to disenfranchised children

  • Tyrus Harper | Tyrus Turf Care

    Lawn care services

  • Cole Benoit-Meschino | Window Washing

    Window washing services