Applications Open for 2026 Summer Company Program

From the Small Business Advisory Centre Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville
Summer Company 2026 is now open!
Summer Company provides hands-on business training and mentoring in addition to awards of up to $3,000, to help enterprising students (ages 15-29) start-up and run their own summer businesses. Students gain insight into business creation and risk taking; practical experience in marketing, financial management, sales and customer service; and attitudes and skills essential for personal success, whatever their chosen career paths are.
You can get more information about the program and discuss your ideas by reaching out to the Small Business Advisory Centre. You will apply directly with our centre, so email us at cjames@smallbizcentre.ca to set up a meeting to discuss the program, guidelines, and your next steps.
The Summer Company Program is delivered by the Small Business Advisory Centre for businesses in Smiths Falls, Lanark County and North Leeds Grenville (Merrickville-Wolford, Rideau Lakes, Westport and upper part of Elizabethtown- Kitley). This is an Ontario Government program.
Reach out to us, as space is limited!
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MUNICIPAL OFFICE
3131 Old Perth Rd
Box 400
Almonte ON, K0A 1A0
Email: Town@mississippimills.ca
Phone: 613-256-2064
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays
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