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 | Success Stories 2007 |
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Summer Company 2007 proved to be a rewarding experience for the Renfrew County students in the program. The program allowed each of these students to provide work for themselves over the summer where otherwise they might not have found employment. There were many lessons learned where each of the students were concerned. The most valuable one being the time and commitment involved in running a business. |
| The Rainbow Heritage Garden | |
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 | Kylah Dobson
Cobden
Using exclusively organic horticultural methods, Kylah cultivated and sold heritage vegetables, raspberries, and edible flowers carefully selected for their flavour, appearance and adaptability to local climates.
Not only was her produce unique, but colourful as well. “People were intrigued by my red carrots, blue... [read more] |
| Magical Occasions | |
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 | Natasha Lubimiv
Petawawa
Natasha wanted to do something she loved as work, and Summer Company gave her the chance. Trained as a magician by her father when she was young, Natasha launched Magical Occasions to allow her to perform her own magic shows.
Natasha had doubts at first about being her own boss but later realized she enjoyed... [read more] |
