Summer Company

If you are between the ages of 15-29 and you want to start your own business this summer and be your own boss, then you should consider applying for the 'Summer Company' program. If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive an award of up to $3000 - up to $1500 up front to help underwrite start-up costs, and up to $1500 upon successful completion of the program.

The program provides hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will work with you to make your dream a reality.

Application Deadline for 2010: Visit the provincial webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the SBEC at 905-540-6400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Business Plan Competition

Giving High school students the opportunity to enhance their skills through the development of a professional business plan, our competition is designed to challenge your students entrepreneurial talents. Students please talk to your teacher about participating in the 2010 competition, as each school can only enter a maximum of 5 competitors.

Prizes in the 2010 competition included:

• Cash prizes for the top 5 business plans

Eligibility Requirements

The 2010 Business Plan Competition is open to:

youth between the ages of 15-20, individuals attending a high school within the Hamilton area, groups of no more than 3 students (entries may also be submitted by individuals)

For more information, please have your teacher contact the SBEC at 905-540-6400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.  

2010 Deadline is May 21st, 2010

Canadian Youth Business Foundation

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity providing pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help you start your own successful business. If you are 18-34 and have a business idea...they can help!

The CYBF program is all about support from the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey right through all of your milestones. CYBF lends young entrepreneurs up to $15,000 for their start-up. Additional financing is available through other CYBF services for a total of up to $40,000. CYBF supports businesses of all kinds – skilled trades, technology, retail, services, and everything in between. CYBF does not require security for its loans – CYBF lends on character and a great business plan. Plus, every entrepreneur is hand-matched with an experienced business mentor for a minimum of 2 years to allow knowledge sharing and ensure a higher business success rate.

GET STARTED NOW!

Visit www.cybf.ca for more information about the program, eligibility criteria and all their services.

or Contact Us, your local CYBF Community Partner at 905-540-6400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it today!