Introducing the Sault's newest young entrepreneurs

In a news release issued today, the City of Sault Ste. Marie announced the local young entrepreneurs who will be part of this year's Summer Company program.

"The young entrepreneur program provides grants and mentoring to assist high school and post-secondary students in starting a seasonal business," the release states. "This initiative is administered by the Economic Development division of the City of Sault Ste. Marie."

Full text of the news release follows:

Ten local youths are now operating their own firms under Summer Company. The young entrepreneur program provides grants and mentoring to assist high school and post-secondary students in starting a seasonal business. This initiative is administered by the Economic Development division of the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

“Summer Company continues to be a successful and valuable program to our youth as they explore the world of self-employment,” said Jessica Maione, economic development officer with the City of Sault Ste. Marie. “Despite the challenges that business owners have experienced this past year, these young entrepreneurs are eager to join the local entrepreneurship community. I encourage everyone to support this year’s participants in their endeavours.”

The 2021 Summer Company participants in the Sault Ste. Marie area are:

360ImagesNorth (Divit Gawri)
Description: Aerial photography and video
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook

eSaria (Jacob Santa Maria)
Description: Import/export
Contact: [email protected]

Essential Landscaping (Marcus Palumbo)
Description: Property maintenance
Contact: [email protected]

Ivy’s Dresses (Amelia DiCerbo)
Description: Handmade baby apparel
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram

Jessica Li Co. (Jessica Li Lepore)
Description: Custom apparel
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram

JewelsbyJ (Jorja Santelli)
Description: Handmade jewelry
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook

Raw Thoughts (Gabriel Rector)
Description: Clothing brand
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram

Superior Beach Club (Reese Martin)
Description: Summer apparel
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram

Superior Yard Cards (Gregory Polnick)
Description: Yard signage
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook

The Last Piece (Delaney Claridge)
Description: Design service
Contact: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram

Summer Company is funded by the Province of Ontario. The program is delivered at the City’s Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship in the Machine Shop.

For more information on the small business support available in Sault Ste. Marie, visit here.