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Phillippe Dionne, Phil's Stones and DesignsPaul's Worms
Moulding a Path to Success

There is nothing worse than tripping over a loose stone or pavement on a walkway or patio. Not only is it an eyesore, but it can also cause a person to trip and get injured. Many people take great pride in maintaining a patio or walkway, but they do not have the expertise to complete the restoration. If you are one of these people, and want to restore or upgrade your patio, then look no further than a new business in the Eganville area.

Phillippe Dionne has started up his own company as part of the Summer Company Program with Enterprise Renfrew County. This countywide initiative provides $1500 to local students to start up a new business. For Phillippe, this is a dream come true. Phillippe recently moved to Eganville with his family from Ottawa, and he will be attending Opeongo High School in September. His new company provides him with both the opportunity to be an independent businessman, and it allows him to meet many individuals in his new community. Phillippe provides custom professional work for a very reasonable cost.

When he relocated from Ottawa, Phillippe knew it might be tough to start a new business in this new community. As Phillippe pointed out “although I just moved here, I am sure I will get an opportunity to meet many people in a short time. If you provide people with an affordable and professional service, the word will quickly get out. Word of mouth advertising is the best and cheapest way to get new clients. I am lucky to have the chance to be my own boss.” Phillippe specializes in both the building and restoration of patios and walkways, and his experience and professionalism speaks for itself. Phillippe is more than willing to refer potential clients to his past projects and he provides references to those who are serious about hiring his services.

Phillippe is one of only seven students in Renfrew County to successfully qualify for the Enterprise Renfrew Business Program. The competition is a program of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. It is organized by Enterprise Renfrew County, a non-profit governmental business development agency funded by the Ontario Government, the County of Renfrew and the Town of Renfrew. The Pembroke Campus of Algonquin College is the major sponsor of the 2004 Business Plan Competition. Phillippe can be reached at 628-3444.

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