Nine students start businesses under the Summer Company program
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Nine local youth are operating their own businesses under Summer Company. The young entrepreneur program provides funding, business training, and mentoring to assist high school and post-secondary students in starting a seasonal business. This initiative is administered by the Economic Development division of the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
“Summer Company gives youth an opportunity to learn from local business leaders as they begin their entrepreneurship journey,” said Jessica Maione, Economic Development Officer with the City of Sault Ste. Marie. “These young entrepreneurs are eager to provide their products and services to the community. I encourage everyone to support them and continue supporting local businesses.”
The 2022 Summer Company participants in the Sault Ste. Marie area are:
Arya Patel (Sault Photo/Videography and Editing)
Description: Photography and Videography Services
Contact:
saultphotovideographyediting@gmail.com or 705-255-8055
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/saultphotovideographyediting/
Kira Callon (Triple C - Callon’s Concierge Co.)
Description: Personalized Concierge Service
Contact:
kiracallon@icloud.com
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/triplec_concierge/
Lauren Polnick (Superior Yard Signs)
Description: Yard Sign Rentals
Contact: 705-254-8154
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/superioryardsigns/
Milana Perri (Aesthetics by Milana)
Description: Eyelash Services & Face Waxing
Contact:
milana6perri@gmail.com or 705-989-7655
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/aesthetics.by.milana/
Myah Iozzo (Meesh Wood Burning Designs)
Description: Wood Burned Designs
Contact:
iozz9404@adsb.ca or 249-525-7515
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/meesh_wood_burning_designs/
Parker Rushton (The Just Good Wood Company)
Description: Locally Sourced Campfire Products
Contact:
justgoodwoodssm@gmail.com
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/justgoodwood/
Simon Edwards (River Rides)
Description: Bicycle Repair Service
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/riverridesblindriver/
*Servicing Blind River and area
Thomas Macmichael (McTrim)
Description: Yard Maintenance
Contact:
mctrim.lawncare@gmail.com or 705-971-4602
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/mctrimlawncare
Waylon Richards (WayLand)
Description: Yard Maintenance
Contact:
wayland.outdoorservices@gmail.com or 705-992-3025
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/WayLand-Outdoor-Services/
The Summer Company program is funded by the Province of Ontario and is delivered by the City’s Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship. For more information on the small business support available in Sault Ste. Marie, visit
www.themillworks.ca.