The 2011 Summer Company Program is now underway!!!  12 Students across Sudbury and Manitoulin will be operating their business for the summer months.

• Do you have a business idea?
• Would you like the opportunity to receive a grant of up to $3,000 to start your own business?
• Are you between the ages of 15 to 29 years old?
• Are you returning to school in September 2011?

Summer Company is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) and administered by the Regional Business Centre to encourage students, aged 15-29, to start and run their own business during the summer. 

If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive a grant of up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program.

In addition to the funding, participants receive hands on business training as well as one-on-one support and advice from a mentor.

If you are interested in participating in the 2011 Summer Company Program, contact the Regional Business at 705-688-7582 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To get started on your business plan click here. To begin the application process click here.

For a list of this year's participants and business descriptions click on the link for more information.  Sudbury's participants of 2011.