Student Neil Haas has received funding to begin a summer business, through the Summer Company Program.
Six students are getting some funding from the County of Huron for their start-up summer businesses.
The Summer Company program, administered by the County of Huron, aims to equip students with the tools they need to succeed, as they learn how to run a business, receive mentorship and training, and develop skills that are highly valued in all workplaces.
Successful recipients from this year’s Summer Company program include:
- Anna Lang, Open Heart Studio (Goderich)
- Neil Haas, Ontario’s West Coast Honey (Clinton)
- Ty Livingston, Autostar Car Detailing (Clinton)
- Caleb Kroll, Sharpe’s Creek Produce Market (Auburn)
- Claire Mitchell, Huron County Horse Trailers (Walton)
- Axeton Wright, Axeton’s Car Care (Londesborough)
Students between the ages of 15 and 29, who are returning to school in the fall, can apply to receive up to $3,000 in start-up funding and business coaching to run their own summer business.
For more information about the Summer Company program and other funding opportunities for businesses, visit www.huroncounty.ca/economic-development or email EconomicDevelopment@huroncounty.ca.
