Summer Company Expression of Interest Form

The Summer Company program provides an opportunity for Ontario students to test-drive a career in entrepreneurship by starting their own summer business. In the Cochrane District, the program is administered by The Business Enterprise Centre, based in Timmins.

The program includes in-depth business training, coaching, and up to $3,000 in grant funding! That's money you DO NOT need to pay back. Ready to take the first step in applying for this amazing program?!

Here is the process to apply for the program:

Complete this Expression of Interest Form
Our Business Development Consultant will invite you to an Intake Interview and work with you to complete the next steps--creating a business plan and cash flow projection.
Submit your completed business plan and cash flow projection by Friday May 16 2025 (NOTE: post-secondary students should aim to have applications submitted by Friday April 18 2025).
Approved participants in the program will be asked to provide the following documents (assistance will be provided by your Business Development Consultant):
1. Name Registration for Sole Proprietorship
2. Proof of commercial general liability insurance with City of Timmins listed as a named insured
3. City of Timmins Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Form along with void cheque or direct deposit form
4. Identify a mentor and provide a Vulnerable Sector Check for them (we will reimburse the cost).
5. Signed documents relating to Summer Company program
6. Signed contract with City of Timmins
You will then receive a $1,500 grant to support your start-up costs (aim to spend the full $1,500 to maximize the grant).
In order to receive the $1,500 award for completing the program, participants are required to do the following:
1. Submit $1,500 worth of receipts for start-up costs to your Business Development Consultant.
2. Complete the minimum number of logged work hours (280 hours over 8 weeks for high school students; 420 hours over 12 weeks for post-secondary students).
3. Track all revenue and expenses with tools provided by your Business Development Consultant.
4. Submit logs for at least 2 interactions with your mentor.
5. Meet with your Business Development Consultant every two weeks throughout the summer to discuss your progress.
6. Complete the Summer Company Exit Interview

If you have any questions, please contact James Parisi, Business Development Consultant at james.parisi@timmins.ca or (705) 360-2600 x 7079.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Number*

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Email Address*

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Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code

What school are you currently attending?

What school will you be attending in September?

Are you under 18 years old?

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If yes, please provide the name information of a parent / guardian.

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Phone Number

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Eligibility Criteria*

I am between the ages of 15 and 29 (as of April 30 2025).I am enrolled in school full-time and will be returning to school full-time next year.I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Ontario.I am prepared to complete the minimum mandatory working hours to complete the program (280 hours over 8 weeks for high-school students, 420 hours over 12 weeks for post-secondary students).I am prepared to track my revenue and expenses and report to my Business Development Consultant.

Do you identify as a member of one of the following groups? (optional--check all that apply)

WomenFrancophonesIndigenous people (First Nation, Inuit or Metis)Racialized/persons of colourBlack communitiesNewcomers to Canada (landed immigrants who came to Canada up to 5 years prior to a given census year)People with disabilitiesLesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer, Trans or non-Binary (LGBTQ2+)

Business Name*

Those without a name can indicate 'TBD'

Main business activity*

What products/services are you planning to sell?

Please provide a preferred meeting time for your intake interview.

How would you prefer to meet?*

What language do you prefer to communicate in?*

How did you hear about the Summer Company Program?

By clicking 'Yes' in the box below, I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me for this program and further program opportunities.

Do you affirm that the information you provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

Yes

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Thank you for your interest in Summer Company.

One of our Business Development Consultants will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss next steps in the application process.