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This audio clip has been created by Brian McIntosh of Tier 1 Entertainment (2007 SummerCompany Student) for the Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre
Summer Arrives at the Small Business Enterprise Centre The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) will once again be delivering the SummerCompany (2008) program for the Brampton and Caledon areas. The Ministry has announced the eighth year for SummerCompany, a student entrepreneurship experience that will provide hands-on business training, mentoring – and awards of up to $3000 – to help enterprising young people start and run their own summer businesses. It’s a great opportunity for students ages 15-29 to develop entrepreneurial skills and build the experience that comes with running a small business. Through the summer of 2007, the SBEC and its team of volunteer mentors worked with four winners of the SummerCompany program. These high school and college students experienced the challenges and thrills of small business ownership. The Brampton SBEC looks forward to offering awards to creative and hard-working young people again this year. Students are encouraged to operate simple sole proprietorships, which focus on a service offering or a single product. The application process includes writing a business plan – a challenge even for the seasoned businessperson. The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre hosts a wealth of free business planning information as well as seminars on “How to Write a Business Plan” For Eligibility & Guidelines, visit www.sbe.gov.on.ca/summercompany or call the Brampton SBEC @ 905-874-3630. If you have specific questions about the program please contact Jennifer Vivian @ 905-874-3630
Business Plan Competition for High School Students Congratulations to Stacey Yue of Athene SAT & Tutoring Services our 2007 grand prize winner & 2nd runner up regional competition winner.
2008 program information is now available!
ABOUT THE COMPETITION The Brampton Business Plan Competition (Biz Plan) is being offered again for the 2007/08 school year, and is open to all students from all high schools throughout Brampton and Caledon. It is an opportunity for students to showcase their entrepreneurial talents and enhance their business skills through a competition. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The purpose of the Competition is to give students and young entrepreneurs the opportunity to: Develop business skills. Develop presentation, networking, interpersonal and team building skills. Receive guidance and feedback on the proposed venture idea, and gain an outside perspective on its viability. Be recognized by local, organizations, teachers and peers within the community. $1500 GRAND PRIZE! Win Bramalea City Centre Gift Certificates JUDGING CRITERIA & RESOURCES All the 2008 program information you need: Need help putting together your business plan? Check out the Brampton Library web site at www.bramlib.on.ca/business/business_plan_competition.htm for templates, resources and other valuable information. For more information contact Kelly Ballinger, Business Advisor at 905-874-2632 or by e-mail at kelly.ballinger@brampton.ca
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