Meet Our 2024 Summer Company Participants! Let's Celebrate Their New Businesses.

July 17, 2024

Meet Our 2024 Summer Company Participants! Let’s Celebrate Their New Businesses

The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of ambitious students ready to launch their ventures and dive into the world of entrepreneurship.

These seven aspiring entrepreneurs are participants of Summer Company, Ontario’s premier youth entrepreneurship program for students aged 15-29. The program provides hands-on business training, valuable mentorship, and funding of up to $3,000. The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre is proud to introduce the seven participants of the 2024 Summer Company program.

We encourage you to engage with these entrepreneurs, ask questions and explore their products and services.

Pictured left to right: Tim Newton, Conaugh McKenna, Jacquie Maclean, Luke Bell, Caidyn Murray, Don Bourne. Not pictured: Jaden Balasuriya, Samindra Piyarathna, and Kaelam Steiner

Jacquie Maclean – Revived Rags

Revived Rags specializes in transforming pre-loved clothing into unique, practical items such as cozy blankets, trendy tops, or stylish dress wear. Each piece is crafted with care, preserving the character of the original materials while giving them a new purpose and extending their lifespan. By upcycling, they contribute to sustainability efforts and offer customers one-of-a-kind products that are both eco-friendly and functional.

Join Revived Rags in embracing creativity and sustainability with every stitch.

Instagram: @Revivedrags_
Phone: 705-888-7224

Caidyn Murray – Pretty River Window Cleaning

Pretty River Window Cleaning is a student run business creating a sustainable solution to dirty windows. They offer professional interior and exterior window washing with precision and friendly service at a competitive price point. Pretty River Window Cleaning strives to help residents have a clear view of the prospering community that surrounds us.

Contact them today for your free quote.

Email: prettyriverwindows@gmail.com
Website: prettyriverwindows.com
Phone: 226-789-7118

Conaugh McKenna – Nostalgic Events

Nostalgic Events transforms ordinary moments into unforgettable memories with their unique DJ services. Specializing in creating vibrant atmospheres, they blend classic and contemporary tracks to ensure every event is a hit. Whether it’s a bar, club, or private gathering, their mission is to allow music to erase your worries and spark joy.

Ready to bring life to your next event? Contact Nostalgic Events for updates and exclusive offers.

Phone: 705-440-3117
Instagram: @Conaugh.mck

Jaden Balasuriya – SensorIntel

SensorIntel is on a mission to develop sensor kits for mining vehicles, designed to detect personnel who come too close during operation, ensuring the machine can promptly shut down for enhanced safety. The solution will be cost-effective and highly reliable, performing effectively in the challenging conditions created by drilling operations.

Connect with Jaden to learn about his future plans and next steps for the business.

Email: jadenbalas@gmail.com
Phone: 705-888-8892

Samindra Piyarathna – Devignly

Embark on a journey of limitless possibilities with Devignly. Redefining the boundaries of creativity, imagination, and technology, they are a small startup focused on helping your business grow and succeed. Devignly thrives on turning your visions into reality by crafting engaging websites, unique logos, cohesive branding, and other media products that will help your business stand out.

Connect with Devignly today and explore the endless possibilities.

Phone: 647-633-9334
Website: https://www.devignly.co/

Luke Bell – Lightning Lines and Laneways

Servicing South Georgian Bay communities, Lightning Lines and Laneways specializes in enhancing your property’s appearance through parking lot line repair and creation as well as driveway asphalt sealing. They are eager and ready to help you with lightning speed and striking precision!

Call today for a free quote.

Email: lightninglines1@gmail.com
Phone: 519-387-4677
Instagram: @lightning_lines
Facebook: Lightning Lines and Laneways

Kaelam Steiner – Dusk

Dusk offers a variety of cost-effective beauty products without compromise. Dusk provides value-conscious shoppers with high-quality items and extremely competitive price points. Unlike the competition, Dusk promises guaranteed satisfaction with free returns and warranties. Check out their current range of products and enjoy premium beauty at a fraction of the price. Follow along on Facebook for updates and offers.

Facebook: DuskOfficial

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Follow the Small Business Enterprise Centre’s social channels and blog for access to upcoming business features. Entrepreneurship is more alive than ever, and we are anticipating big things from this year’s successful Summer Company participants.

Instagram: @sgb_sbec
Facebook: @SGBSmallBusinessEnterpriseCentre