Entrepreneur Youth Market - August 16th
The Town of Petawawa is excited to host a youth entrepreneur market at the Petawawa Container Market on Friday, August 16th, 2024, from noon to 4:00 pm. This market coincides with the final day of the municipal entrepreneurship camp, where children aged 8-12 learn from local business owners and industry representatives about business and entrepreneurship. As part of the week-long camp, participants make products that they can sell at the market. The market event teaches the youth how to price and sell their wares. Proceeds from market sales go to a worthy local cause determined by the campers. In the past, the Petawawa Pantry and OSPCA have been beneficiaries.
Meghan Ouimet, Camp Director, stated, “Entrepreneur Camp is a hit, every year! Campers learn marketing, budgeting, and product creation from local business experts. It is wonderful to witness everything come together at the end of the week and see the participants proudly display their hard work at the Container Market.”
We could not accomplish this program without the generous support of the local business community who participate in hosting the children at their business locations or come and speak to them about their entrepreneurship journey. This year, the campers enjoyed visits with The End of the Leash Pet Boutique, Quality Inn and Suites Petawawa, and Milano’s Pizza Petawawa.
As part of the youth market experience, we invite other youth, up to 20 years old, to join this opportunity. Families are encouraged to participate and support their children as they create and learn together. There are no fees to participate, but registration is required. Please note, that anyone considering food products, must ensure that the items are prepared in a Renfrew County District Health Unit inspection facility and those offering food must be able to obtain a Special Occasion Food Vendor permit.
For information on the Petawawa Container Market or youth market details, please visit the Town of Petawawa municipal website at www.petawawa.ca or go directly to the registration Youth Market registration form at https://bit.ly/PetawawaYouthMarket
For more information please contact:
Christine Mitchell
Town of Petawawa
Manager of Economic Development
613-687-5536 ext. 2021
cmitchell@petawawa.ca
