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Summer Company Tradeshow on tap

The tradeshow gives students community exposure and experience in marketing and selling their products and services
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On Wednesday, July 4th, The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. partners with Staples to host its 10th Annual Summer Company Tradeshow.

The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Staples, 1899 Algonquin Avenue.

The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides support for the start-up and expansion of small enterprises in the Nipissing and Parry Sound regions.

"Our Summer Company Program which is funded by the province of Ontario promotes youth entrepreneurship by providing funding of up to $3,000 to students between the ages of 15 and 29 to start-up and run a business over the course of the summer," says a news release.

This year 15 young entrepreneurs were funded to operate their business ventures, some of which include authentic candies, artisan’s, FootCare specialist, fitness instructors,  photography services, lawn care services, ice cream vendors and more.

The tradeshow gives students community exposure and experience in marketing and selling their products and services. The event is open to the public free of charge.