Celebrating Vaughan’s student entrepreneurs

June 21, 2022 3:00 p.m.
​Join the Summer Company and Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre kick off event on Thursday, July 7

Experience the City of Vaughan’s entrepreneurial spirit firsthand and hear from up-and-coming student entrepreneurs at the Summer Company and Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre kick off event on Thursday, July 7 at Niagara University in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

Hosted by Vaughan’s Economic Development department, citizens are invited to participate in an eventful evening of networking, idea sharing from some of Vaughan’s student entrepreneurs and complimentary food and beverages. See further event details below:

  • Date: Thursday, July 7
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
  • Event location: Niagara University, 2904 Highway 7, Unit 113

Complimentary parking will be available at 2800 Highway 7, between Niagara University and Riviera Event Space. Registration for this event closes on Monday, July 4. To learn more or register, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/events.

Summer Company

The Summer Company program, in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, prepares young entrepreneurs with a pipeline of tools, skills, connections and resources required to succeed in their business ventures. This annual program provides students aged 15 to 29 years old with mentorship from Vaughan’s business community and access to business advisory services and workshops to help them develop important skills. Through this program, participants also have the opportunity to receive up to $3,000 in provincial grant funding to start their businesses.

For more information about the Summer Company program, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/Summer-Company.

Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre

As part of the City’s efforts to accelerate its small business advisory services, a relaunch of Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) is kicking off on Thursday, July 7. Formerly known as Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre, this rebrand will increase awareness of Vaughan’s region-leading small business services and accelerate its small business advisory services. The VBEC offers a robust list of services to Vaughan’s business community, including:

  • FREE business advisory consultations (virtual or in-person).
  • business planning, budgeting, sales, marketing, strategy and research support.
  • information on regulations, zoning, licensing, permits, business registration and legal structure.
  • connection to funding sources, financing and grants.
  • business workshops, seminars, events and networking opportunities.

To learn more about starting or growing your business, visit vaughanbusiness.ca.

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