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With the support of the Government of Ontario’s 2024 Summer Company Program, five student entrepreneurs launched their own businesses this summer. The program, facilitated by the City Greater Sudbury’s Regional Business Centre, provides successful applicants with training, mentorship, and start-up grants of up to $3,000.

The Summer Company program enables students to explore their entrepreneurial spirit and gain valuable experience in managing their own businesses by developing comprehensive business plans complete with financial projections and budgeting.

Throughout the summer, students collaborated with the Regional Business Centre team to learn fundamental business principles such as marketing and sales strategies, as well as financial management. This training allowed them to effectively promote and sell their products and services within the community.

“Each one of these young entrepreneurs turned their passions into a reality with the Summer Company program this year,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. “Entrepreneurship is vital to the growth of our community, and we hope to see these young entrepreneurs opening more businesses in the future. Congratulations on this incredible feat, and I urge Greater Sudbury residents to continue supporting local businesses.”

2024 Summer Company Program Businesses

Mignardises – Myriam Atte 

Mignardises specializes in the preparation and sale of authentic, tasty, homemade petit fours, inspired by cherished family recipes handed down through generations. Throughout the summer, Mignardises will showcase and sell these delightful treats at various markets and events. Custom orders can be placed through their social media channels.

H&M Landscaping – Benjamin Hickey

H&M Landscaping is a landscaping business dedicated to creating homeowners’ dream yards. Specializing in lawn refurbishment and care, interlocking, hardscape patios, tree trimming, and driveway repairs and installations, H&M Landscaping stands out due to a diverse range of experience, having spent two years at a local landscaping company gaining invaluable insights into industry best practices.

Leonté – Annalisa Mason

Leonté is an online jewelry store specializing in clip-on earrings, designed for individuals who prefer non-pierced ears or seek stylish clip-on options. Leonté transforms a variety of fun and charming designs originally intended for pierced ears, into comfortable clip-on styles. This is a stylish alternative for customers seeking accessible and fashionable accessories they may not find in traditional stores. Additionally, emphasizing quality and convenience, Leonté provides local drop-off options as well.

Lainna’s Swimming Stars – Lainna Munro

Lainna’s Swimming Stars provides personalized one-on-one or semi-private swimming lessons tailored for children aged 3 to 11. These lessons emphasize water safety and aim to build children’s confidence by fostering independence in aquatic environments. With extensive experience in aquatics and teaching competitive and recreational swimmers, Lainna’s Swimming Stars incorporates effective learning methods into lessons while minimizing distractions. Clients can opt for lessons at Lainna’s Swimming Stars’ residence, or their own pool, ensuring enhanced convenience.

H’s Landscaping – Herbert Watkins

H’s Landscaping is based in Spanish, Ontario, and offers grass cutting, tree trimming, yard raking, and various outdoor maintenance services. The goal is to support individuals who do not have the equipment, time, or desire to undertake these tasks themselves, with a focus on older residents and seasonal property owners requiring consistent upkeep. With minimal competition locally, H’s Landscaping has a significant opportunity to establish connections and expand its client base this summer.