Muskoka's First Storefront Business Incubator Open

Youth INC.ubator is a brand new entrepreneurship development program aimed at young people throughout Muskoka between the ages of 15 to 29. It is funded by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade through their Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships program, and delivered by Muskoka Small Business Centre (MSBC) with the support of a number of community partners, notably the Town of Bracebridge.

The Aim of Youth INC.ubator is to raise awareness of entrepreneurship as a career option for young people and to create opportunities for youth to contribute to the economic growth of Muskoka. The program will support young entrepreneurs in their efforts to start and run their own year round business by providing:

• A subsidized business location that will house several businesses under one roof
• Marketing and promotional support to participating businesses
• Business training for participating businesses
• Access to mentorship through a community mentoring group
• A staff member on-site to oversee operations of the business location
• Ongoing support and guidance provided by MSBC staff
• Access to a micro-financing program
• A flexible schedule allowing young entrepreneurs to work outside their business if necessary

Business Owner, Alissa of the Wooly Owl, gets interviewed by Amy for TV Cogeco



Business Owners, Joey from Brunner Photography,
Alissa from Wooly Owl, Anna from Frankie's Baby Boutique talking with Mayor Graydon Smith



The food for the event was provided by Nicole from PICNICS

The Grand Opening of the Youth Inc.ubator Marketplace took place on Friday, September 30th.  Current the Marketplace is home to 6 businesses. 

If you know of any young entrepreneurs who could benefit from this program contact Dave at the Muskoka Small Business Centre 705-646-9021.