York Region’s student entrepreneurs launch businesses through Summer Company program
York Region recognizes nine ambitious students participating in the 2022 Summer Company program, a program designed to foster and develop young entrepreneurial spirit.
This year, students created a variety of business ideas ranging from video game consulting, real estate photography, retail and more. The 2022 Summer Company students include:
- Michael Chen, iSpeech Academy: Debate and public speaking academy teaching kids ages 9 to14 public speaking
- Terry Ji, Mammoth League Ranked Services: Account enhancement service for people who want a higher rank in digital gaming
- Emily Kyvrikoseos, Emily's Mobile Photography: Real estate photography services for listings, website designs and social media
- Amanda Lum, Smol Art by AL Art: Retail for art products and other stationary items
- Callum McKinnon, Double Take Video Production: Comprehensive video editing services
- Suleman Shah, Savari: Arabic style clothing brand aiming to inspire individuals to feel confident
- Golden Stickwood, Newmarket Pressure Washing: Residential and commercial pressure washing services in Newmarket and surrounding areas
- Hailey Thompson, Thompson Swim School: Certified swimming instructions for a variety of age groups
- Daniel Zhang, Evergreen Clothing: Fashionable and affordable t-shirts with a focus on using environmentally friendly materials
In partnership with the Government of Ontario, the York Small Business Enterprise Centre administers the Summer Company program annually, dedicated to students between the ages of 15 to 29 and who are registered to return to school fulltime in September 2022.
In addition to providing training on business planning, finance and marketing, each student is paired up with an experienced mentor to provide one-on-one support. The program also provides students with the opportunity to receive a grant of up to $3,000 to help launch their business.
Interested students applied through the York Small Business Enterprise Centre in early 2022. Applications for Summer Company are now closed for this year and plan to reopen in 2023. For more information, visit yorklink.ca/summercompany
