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BEC Summer Youth Market
The BEC Youth Summer Market is an initiative for Bramptonian entrepreneurs under the age of 30 to showcase their product or service, in collaboration with the Brampton Farmers Market and the Summer Company grant program.
The event will be held at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) during the peak Farmers Market hours.
The event will feature:
- Raffle prizes
- Resources from BEC, Brampton Recreation, and our Brampton Innovation District partners
- A presentation from two guest speakers
- Talks on entrepreneurship and youth empowerment
The event will wrap up with a short networking period, where attendees can enjoy refreshments and sweets provided by BEC!
This is the perfect opportunity to get to know and support the young entrepreneurs in the widerspread Brampton community!Join us and help us to promote their business on a larger platform, get experience with vending and in-person networking and gain valuable insights and resources from industry professionals.
You don’t have to be an young entrepreneur to attend!
This event is open to everyone!
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Jade Jager Clark | Founder of Jade’s Hip Hop Academy (JHHA)
Jade Jager Clark began teaching, choreographing, and dancing at 14 when she created a non-audition dance team at her school. She later taught at the YMCA and, at 18, opened her own studio—Jade’s Hip Hop Academy (JHHA)—in 2006
JHHA focuses on educating students in authentic hip hop and street dance foundations, technique, and history. Jade continues to train with pioneers of Hip Hop, Campbellocking, Popping, Breaking, House, Krump, Waacking, and Lite Feet, passing that knowledge to her students. At JHHA, students don’t just learn choreography—they gain a deeper understanding of movement, rhythm, musicality, and performance.
Known for her intricate choreography and innovative concepts, Jade brings her own and her clients’ visions to life. She and the JHHA dancers are in demand for corporate, charity, community, and sports events.
She is inspired by her students and their success in class and on stage.
Jade’s awards include:
- 2011 BBPA “Harry Jerome Young Entrepreneur Award”
- 2012 Brampton Arts Council “Arts Person of the Year”
- 2016 Brampton Business Excellence Awards – “International Ambassador Award”
- 2024 Afro Global Television Excellence Awards – “Heritage Award
Hip Hop Dance and Other Street Styles – jadeshiphopacademy.com
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Daniel Skeete | Founder of The Craetive Company Inc.
Daniel Skeete, also known by his producer name Andy Crae, is the founder of The Craetive Company Inc. As a tour manager, music director, and music producer, he is reshaping the cultural fabric of live music one show at a time.
Daniel grew up playing piano in church and later taught music before the pop/R&B world came calling. In his early 20s, he began producing music and playing keyboard for up-and-coming Toronto artists, including Alessia Cara. One show led to a tour with Tory Lanez, which opened new doors and relationships. Before long, artists and managers were asking him to help run their live shows.
Recognizing a need, Daniel founded The Craetive Company Inc. which was created to provide artists and record labels with the structure and support needed to succeed. Through this one-stop shop for live music services, Daniel is bringing professionalism back to the music business.
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