Summer Company Program
The Summer Company program, funded by the government of Ontario and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia, is designed to empower young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 by providing them with the resources and support they need to start and run their own summer businesses.
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April 2025: Culture Pop! Newsletter
Newsletter | April 4, 2025
Summer Company Spotlight: A ONE Property Services
Blog Post | September 9, 2024
The Summer Company program, funded by the government of Ontario and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia, is designed to empower young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 by providing them with the resources and support they need to start and run their own summer businesses. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this summer. Meet Alexandre from A ONE Property Service.
Summer Company Spotlight: Tyler Denes
Blog Post | September 2, 2022
Energetic, passionate and professional – three words to describe Tyler Denes of Denes Lawn Care & Property Maintenance. Tyler assists property owners in the Oro-Medonte and surrounding area with everything from lawn mowing to garden creation.
Summer Company Spotlight: Lucas Negrusa
Blog Post | September 2, 2022
Meet Lucas Negrusa, owner of Innisfil-Barrie Pressure Washing. A second-generation entrepreneur in the Innisfil/ Barrie area who has dedicated his summer to assisting homeowners with improving their properties. Lucas has big dreams for where he can take this business and there’s no doubt that he can achieve them.
Summer Company Spotlight: Patrick Ogunniyi
Blog Post | September 1, 2022
Patrick Ogunniyi, owner of CUPIIDSWORLD, mixes his love of fashion and entrepreneurship with his clothing line. While some may see clothing as a utilitarian need, Patrick approaches his clothes with the idea that they can be pieces of art that one wears and holds onto.
Summer Company Spotlight: Wes O'Leary
Blog Post | August 31, 2022
Do you have a dock that just doesn’t look its best? Or what about a house with siding that is starting to look a bit green from years of exposure to our Ontario weather? If you answered yes, call Wes! Wes O’Leary is the owner of Wes’s Exterior Power Cleaning and is available for all of your pressure washing needs.
Summer Company Spotlight: Nicole Woo
Blog Post | August 31, 2022
Nicole Woo is making a name for herself in the gaming world. Owner of Gamer Angel Entertainment, Nicole is breaking down gender barriers and creating a strong following across her various platforms. Whether you’re looking to purchase an item from her new merch line or join her on one of her live gaming streams, you’ll definitely be impressed.
Summer Company Spotlight: Oreofe Oluwatayo
Blog Post | August 25, 2022
If you’re in the Angus area, be on the lookout for one of our Summer Company students, Oreofe Oluwatayo, owner of GrassBlades. You might spot him mowing your neighbour’s lawn or edging walkways and garden beds to bring them back to life.
Summer Company Spotlight: Josh Olech
Blog Post | August 30, 2022
Akula Property Care is your go-to property maintenance company in the Simcoe County area. They aim to go above any beyond with their customer service, ensuring that every new client has a one-on-one meeting with owner, Josh Olech, before any work begins.
Summer Company Spotlight: Ella Brown
Blog Post | August 30, 2022
Bad hair days are a universal struggle that people of all ages deal with. Many of us know the struggle of having multiple elastics and headbands that break, slip off or just plain hurt your head. Ella-Blu, a new Summer Company business founded by Ella Brown, is bringing the solution to the Simcoe County region.