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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2016-02-17, Page 1010 News Record • Wednesday, February 17, 2016 SBEC Summer Youth Programs The Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) is hosting an information session on their youth programing oppor- tunities from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, at the Huron Business Centre in Seaforth. The "Summer Company" and "Starter Company" programs have been around for years, but the "Make Your Pitch" video competition is relatively new. Come to this information session and bring your ques- tions. To register, or for more details, con- tact infohbc@smallbusinesshuron.ca. With summer jobs for youth few and far between, young entrepreneurs from Huron County between the ages of 15 to 29, have the opportunity to take matters into their own hands and operate their own busi- nesses this summer. The students receive financial assistance from the Summer Company, a provincial youth -entrepre- neurship program funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure. Currently in its 16th year, the Summer Company program aims to inspire more young people to choose entrepreneurship as a career and to equip them with the tools they need to succeed. "It has been an excit- ing program to work with through the years," reports Alison Lobb, Business Con- sultant at the Huron Small Business Enter- prise Centre in Seaforth. "Seeing the young people grow in their experience is reward- ing and several of our graduates have gone onto run successful full-time businesses:' Designed for students aged 15-29 who will be returning to school in the fall, this program provides for up to $1,500 toward start-up costs and, upon successful com- pletion of the program requirements, the student is eligible for an additional award of $1,500. Each student must submit a comprehen- sive business plan with their online application, and participate in an interview process. Training and mentorship is pro- vided during the summer by a volunteer group of Community Mentors, along with Alison Lobb, Business Consultant for the County of Huron and Donna Taylor, Sum- mer Company Assistant. These individuals work with the young entrepreneurs regu- larly during the summer, assisting with the management side of operating a business. The students also participate in a series of business training workshops. Contact the Huron Business Centre for further informa- tion 519-527-0305. The ministry will provide another youth opportunity program this year, entitled "Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch": High school students are encouraged to pre- sent a business idea in a two -minute video pitch Videos are judged through online pub- lic voting (40%) and expert judges' scores (60%). Online video submissions close on March23, and 20 finalists will receive atrip to Toronto to pitch live at the annual award-win- ning Discovery Conference in May. Visit www.makeyourpitch.ca for further details. Happy 4t" Birthday TOLSON TAYLOR On Feb. 17th JOIN FEES Save up to offer valid until Febrile rye Z9 2018 Free business webinars The Huron Small Business Enterprise is hosting two free lunch -and -learn business webinars, facilitated by Tina Heathers. Her topics include 'An Entrepreneurship Self - Assessment" (Wednesday February 17) and "Marketing your Business" (Wednesday March 2). The fast session will include a handout checklist that will be distributed by email that morning. "Webinars are something new for the SBEC," reported Alison Lobb, Business Con- sultant. "If the response war- rants it, we'll consider more:' Sessions will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a one- hour delivery by Tina and half an hour of Q&A. That way if participants can only manage a one-hour lunch break, they need not stay for the Q&A. If this is your first experience with a webinar, you are wel- come to join us in the board- room of the Huron Business Centre in Seaforth. Bring a bag lunch and your own lap- top to sign in, or join us watching with the Centre's computer. Participants will need to pre -register and would be advised to check out in advance the free software needed - GoToMeeting. Reg- ister for the webinars by call- ing the Huron Business Cen- tre at 519-527-0305 and speak with Lisa or Alison. The morning of the session, Tina will email each registered par- ticipant the link to join the webinar. Tina Heathers has always been a popular facilitator in our workshop series. She has a Master's Degree in Business and many years' experience in corporate training and small business consult- ing. Tina has worked with many organizations across Canada and in the Carib- bean. Her passion for entre- preneurship and creating business ventures shows clearly when she is coaching business owners or teaching groups of people how to start and grow their own busi- ness. She has owned and operated a chain of retail fash- ion stores, a business consult- ing company, and an alterna- tive wellness coaching business. She nowworkswith individuals and business owners to help them achieve their dreams. Our regular evening work- shop orkshop series will begin in March, with considerable focus that first month on rec- ognizing graduates (274!) of the SEB (Self Employment Benefit) program. This year we will be featuring an expanded two -evening QuickBooks workshop, so participants will be able to have more hands-on exer- cises. Workshop sessions are normally held at the REACH Centre in Clinton from 7-9:30 p.m. For the spring series, you can either purchase a spring pass for $50 or pay separately at $20 per workshop (HST included). 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