Summer Company 2025 is bigger and bolder than ever

Kawartha Lakes – Summer just got a whole lot brighter in Kawartha Lakes! The 2025 Summer Company Program is back and ready to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of youth across the region. With a perfect blend of fun, learning, and real-world business experience, this year’s program promises to be bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever!

The Summer Company Program is designed for young, ambitious individuals aged 15 to 29 who are ready to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. Participants receive expert mentorship, hands-on workshops, and up to $3,000 in funding to help kickstart their summer ventures, all while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere that Kawartha Lakes is famous for.

“This summer, we get to watch Kawartha Lakes burst with creativity as six young entrepreneurs explore their talents, gain invaluable business skills, and make lasting connections,” said Sandy Greenberg, Economic Development Officer at City of Kawartha Lakes. “The program promises not only business success but also a summer full of fun, friendship, and personal growth.”

Let’s support these young entrepreneurs as they start their business journeys!

Meet the Participants

Kaylin Durley - Kaydia

Kaydia focuses on increasing your online presence so you can focus on growing your business.

Phone: 1-705-977-4412

Email: kaydia.marketing@gmail.com

Luca Tan - STEM Strategy: Chess & Robotics

Stem Strategy: Chess and Robotics is a one-week summer camp in Fenelon Falls that teaches kids ages 6 to13 how to play strategic chess and explore hands-on robotics and coding, all in one day! He also offers private chess tutoring sessions at the Fenelon Falls Library.

Phone: 647-535-0172

Email: lucatan5822@gmail.com

Website: stemstrategy.org 

Grace Ellery - Ellery Edge

Elevate your game with personalized tennis coaching for all ages and skill levels -whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or sharpening your competitive edge. Grace is a Tennis Canada certified experienced instructor who brings expert guidance, fun, and lasting improvement to every lesson. 

Phone: 705-821-1199

Email: grace.ellery@outlook.com

Taeler Mathison - Boot and Blade

Taeler offers lawn mowing, trimming, leaf clean up, yard aeration and flower bed maintenance.

Phone: 705-307-3476

Email: Bootandblades.taeler@gmail.com

Paige Naylor - Hazel James Jewellery

Hazel James Jewellery features handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces in sterling silver, 10K and 14K gold, alongside a curated selection of pre-loved pieces. Every piece is made with heart; designed to be worn, loved, and passed down for years to come.

Phone: 705-341-8837

Email: hazeljamesjewellery@gmail.com

Instagram: @hazeljamesjewellery

Myriah Mason - Petal and Peck

Petal and Peck offers fresh eggs and seasonal flowers, sold in hand-tied bouquets and Mason jar arrangements, from a farmstand in Oakwood, Ontario.

Email: petalandpeckfarm@gmail.com

Facebook: @petalandpeck

Instagram: @petal.and.peck

Summer Company

For more information, visit the Summer Company program website or email Sandy Greenberg at sgreenberg@kawarthalakes.ca.

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (KLSBC) offers a no cost, confidential and customized advisory service on launching and growing your business. Our advisors have experience supporting new entrepreneurs starting from scratch and consulting with seasoned business owners looking to scale. For more information visit the web page or contact Christine McLean at cmclean@kawarthalakes.ca.

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