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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Meet our Small Business Centre's 2025 Summer Companies!

Blog Post | July 24, 2025
Our Small Business Centre Team is excited to introduce this year’s students and their Summer Companies! Each year, the Summer Company program empowers young entrepreneurs age 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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Newsletter | April 4, 2025

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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.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Spencer’s Lawn Care Service

Blog Post | September 11, 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 Spencer from Spencer's Lawn Care Services.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Mehndibyzuha

Blog Post | September 11, 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 Zuha and Mehndibyzuha.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Robbins Custom Carpentry Co.

Blog Post | September 11, 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 Lucas from Robbins Custom Carpentry Co.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Primavera Jewelry

Blog Post | September 11, 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 Sasha from Primavera Jewelry.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Sunshine City Sealers

Blog Post | September 11, 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 Ryan from Sunshine City Sealers.

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Summer Company Spotlight: Clean Cuts Lawn and Property Services

Blog Post | September 11, 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 Emmett and CleanCuts Lawn and Services.

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Summer Company Spotlight: ECFILMED

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 Emmett and ECFILMED.