United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Summer Company Program Graduation Celebration Held Thursday Evening

Prescott – The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s 2024 Summer Company Program held its graduation of five new youth entrepreneurs Thursday evening at the Prescott Town Hall.

In a press release issued on Thursday, the United Counties said that the five Leeds Grenville entrepreneurs gained valuable experience being their own boss and solved business challenges by accessing their creativity, practicing perseverance and soliciting community support. The end goal was to successfully operate their businesses throughout the season.

The Summer Company Program has been providing hands-on business training and mentoring to youth entrepreneurs across Leeds & Grenville for 24 years.

Participating students received education on all things small business and the opportunity to work with local mentors who provide support and advice.

Students also received an award to help with start-up costs and an additional award is given upon the successful completion of the program.

The program is funded by the Province of Ontario as well as the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the City of Brockville. To find out more about the Summer Company program visit their website at: https://invest.leedsgrenville.com/en/small-business/summer-company.aspx

This year’s graduates are:

Taylor Brumwell, Brumwell Lawn Services, Municipality of North Grenville, provided routine lawncare (raking, watering, cutting, weed trimming), as well as seasonal aeration, fertilizing, over-seeding, light landscaping services, and garden work in and around Kemptville. You can reach Taylor at brumwelllawnservices@gmail.com or 613-284-7886 for fall services.

Rane Gibbs, RGB Industry Décor, City of Brockville, created hand-made home and kitchen décor and provided customization options for particular designs. Rane attended local markets as a vendor and also sold online. Rane intends to continue her entrepreneurial journey. Contact Rane at ranegibbs@rpgindustrydecor.com or 613-213-2876.

River Irvine, Prize Pursuit Gaming, Township of Augusta, created online tournaments over the summer, allowing gaming hobbyists the opportunity to show off their skills. Games included Guitar Hero, first-person shooter games, and more. River can be reached via DM @prizepursuitgaming on Instagram and Facebook.

Karsen Noe, Noe Woodworks, Township of Augusta, created hand-sculpted wooden decor, ornaments, jewellery and more in his workshop at home. Karsen sold his products at local summer markets. For custom requests, you can reach him at noewoodworks@gmail.com or 613-243-0838.

Evan Trower, Trower Mobile Detailing, City of Brockville, delivered mobile car detailing that included interior and exterior cleaning services. Services ranged from basic to advanced care based on need. Evan is keen to continue his entrepreneurial dreams. He can be reached by email at trowermobiledetailing@gmail.com or by phone at 613-447-2185