Summer Company Program 2026 Survey

1.Please confirm that you meet the following program eligibility requirements:(Required.)

I am a student between 15 and 29 years old as of April 30, 2026

I am starting a new business that will operate in Grey County

I am currently attending school and returning to school in the fall (this includes full-time, part-time, home-schooling, e-learning, distance learning, apprenticeships, trade schools etc.)

I am a resident of Ontario

I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

I will not be working at another job or attending school for more than 12 hours per week during the summer break

I am able to work in my business over the summer break a minimum of 280 hours for high school students, or a minimum of 420 hours for post-secondary students (equivalent to 35 hours/week in your business)

I have not received funding from the Summer Company Program in the past

2.Consent:

I give consent for The Business Enterprise Centre Grey County (BEC) to release information to the following sources:

Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (MEDG) and the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI)
Grey County
Summer Company Mentors

As required for the purpose of assessment and provision of services.

I understand that I may, at any time, withdraw my consent for the collection and release of my personal information but that such decision will remove me from the program and I will no longer be a Participant and may have to refund any moneys provided to me.

I authorize The Business Enterprise Centre to record information provided by me during the Summer Company application process and program duration in order to verify results.

The provision of this information is voluntary, but failure to provide it could result, where the information collected will also be used for verifying the success of my Business Activity. The information gathered will provide MEDG with information on self-employment program results.

The information provided will be administered in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and/or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
All information provided will also be held by the BEC and will only be used for accountability and reporting purposes for MEDG/MRI. Such information will be treated as strictly confidential and the BEC will take all measures reasonable and necessary for the protection of this information against unauthorized release or disclosure.

I agree to receive copies of newsletters and information on all upcoming events from the BEC.

I authorize BEC to contact me following the completion of the Summer Company program to collect information on business activity.(Required.)

I AGREE with the above consent terms

I DISAGREE with the above consent terms

3.First Name(Required.)

4.Last Name(Required.)

5.Phone Number(Required.)

6.Email(Required.)

7.Parent/Guardian Name (First, Last) if applicant is under the age of 18

8.Parent/Guardian Phone Number (if applicant is under the age of 18)

9.Parent/Guardian Email (if applicant is under the age of 18)

10.Street Address(Required.)

11.Town(Required.)

12.Postal Code(Required.)

13.Tell us about your business idea(Required.)

Next steps: Our Business Development Coordinator will be in touch shortly to discuss your ideas and help you get started on a business plan.

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Summer Company Program 2026

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