The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre helps students launch businesses through the Ontario government’s Summer Company program. Here are some companies started in that program.

StoryBasket

Owner: Andrea Wong

Address: Cambridge

Phone: 519-267-2889

Email: andrea.wongx@gmail.com

Web: www.storybasket.ca

Business: Inspired by the four seasons, StoryBasket creates baskets containing uniquely crafted goods by students and inspirational quotes and products to rejuvenate the mind. Orders are placed through the website or by phone, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Employees: 1

Opening date: June 2010

Golden Media

Owner: Golden Gao

Address: 98 Durham Ave., Cambridge

Phone: 519-650-4448

Email: gao_golden@hotmail.com

Web: www.goldenmediaonline.com

Business: Golden Media provides multimedia services for commercial and residential customers in the Kitchener and Waterloo area. We offer one-on-one consultation regarding projects, film editing, film transfer, photo editing, file conversion and other services. We are available Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Employees: 1

Opening date: July 2010

Oakley Movers

Owner: Dave Oakley

Address: Waterloo

Phone: 1-888-825-2106

Email: dave@oakleymovers.ca

Web: www.oakleymovers.ca

Business: Oakley Movers provides junk removal and relocation services at reasonable prices. We offer moving services such as the Economical Mover (you load, we drive) and the full service Elite Moves (we do all the work) as well as junk removal services.

Employees: 3

Opening date: May 2010

SummerTech

Owner: Shubhagata Sengupta

Address: Kitchener

Phone: 519-404-8548

Email: summertech@live.ca

Web: www.summertech.ca

Business: SummerTech provides a one-stop shop for all your tech needs, from computer repairs to upgrades, and insight on buying a new computer. Rates are affordable, and the service is fast and friendly. Email us any time for quick replies, or call Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Employees: 1

Opening date: June 2010

Eastbridge Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Owner: Laura Janzen

Address: 283 Northfield Dr. E., Unit 15, Waterloo

Phone: 519-576-2018

Email: eastbridgecamp@gmail.com

Web: www.eastbridgecamp.webs.com/

Business: Eastbridge Musical Theatre camp offers a fun and enriching experience for children ages 7 to 13. Children participate in drama games, vocal lessons and exercises, basic dance, and put on a show on the last day of camp.

Employees: 3

Opening date: July 2010

OASIS LAWN & GARDEN CARE

Owner: Reed Zehr

Address: 1177 Langs Circle, Cambridge

Phone: 519-650-9332

Business: Oasis Lawn & Garden Care provides high quality maintenance and care for all your lawn and garden needs. Oasis is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Employees: 1

Start Date: May 2010