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News Release
Young Entrepreneurs Open Smoothie Shop In Sudbury
September 24, 2009
McGuinty Government Supports Economic Development In The North
NEWS
Euphoria Smoothies and Bistro is officially opening tomorrow in downtown Sudbury.
With Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) assistance, Geoff and Amy Hatton purchased the machinery and equipment required to prepare and sell smoothies, frozen yogurt as well as gourmet pretzels and coffee.
The shop has created one full-time and two part-time jobs.
QUOTES
“The NOHFC’s Young Entrepreneur Program is helping our young people build prosperous futures for themselves in Sudbury. I congratulate Geoff and Amy on this week’s grand opening of Euphoria Smoothies and Bistro on Cedar Street.”
- Rick Bartolucci, MPP for Sudbury
“By supporting new ventures by young entrepreneurs across the North, we are helping mobilize a new generation of business leaders and community builders.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and chair of the NOHFC
QUICK FACTS
- The NOHFC’s Young Entrepreneur Program provides up to $25,000 to northern residents aged 18 to 29 to start their own for-profit business in the North. Geoff and Amy Hatton received $25,000 to open their shop.
- Since 2005, the program has invested nearly $6.2 million to help launch the businesses of about 270 young entrepreneurs in the North.
- Find out more about the government’s Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.
- Read about the NOHFC’s programs
Michel Lavoie, Communications Branch, 705-564-7125
ontario.ca/north-news
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