Young Entrepreneurs Build New Businesses In Sudbury
February 9, 2010 11:00 AM
McGuinty Government Supports Economic Development, Northern Communities
Ontario is supporting the start-up of two youth-driven businesses in Sudbury.
3E Solutions is a renewable energy business started by Brad Wright. The new company will design and install wind and solar power systems for residential and small commercial customers. The project is generating one job immediately with as many as four more over the next three years.
Pandemonium is a new hair salon started by Trevor Alston. It is creating two full-time and two part-time jobs now with plans to grow by four more jobs within three years.
These new businesses are receiving funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation's (NOHFC) Young Entrepreneur Program.
3E Solutions is a renewable energy business started by Brad Wright. The new company will design and install wind and solar power systems for residential and small commercial customers. The project is generating one job immediately with as many as four more over the next three years.
Pandemonium is a new hair salon started by Trevor Alston. It is creating two full-time and two part-time jobs now with plans to grow by four more jobs within three years.
These new businesses are receiving funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation's (NOHFC) Young Entrepreneur Program.
Quick Facts
- The NOHFC's Young Entrepreneur Program is providing $25,000 to each of these projects. The program helps young people aged 18 to 29 start their own business in the North.
- Since 2005, the NOHFC has invested more than $638,000 in the launch of 29 youth-driven businesses in the Sudbury area.
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Contacts
- Joanne Ghiz
Minister's Office
416-326-3638
joanne.ghiz@ontario.ca - Michel Lavoie
Communications Services Branch
705-564-7125
michel.lavoie@ontario.ca
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north