Press Releases

2010
September 9, 2010
Toronto, ON
CYBF and CFIB Join Forces to Unleash Full Potential of Young Entrepreneurs
August 10, 2010
Toronto, ON
CYBF to Host Global Entrepreneurship Week Canada Through 2012
July 27, 2010
Toronto, ON
Alberta-based Colin Davison wins The Prince’s Youth Business International Innovator of the Year Award
June 22, 2010
Toronto, ON
Minister Clement and Minister of State Moore Support Future Business Leaders at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 22, 2010
Toronto, ON
G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit Challenges World Leaders to Recognize that Young Entrepreneurs have the Power to Lead in the Post-Recovery Economy
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
Wes Hall Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
Vigneault Chocolatier Ltée Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
Tom Jenkins Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
Aime Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
Invenia Technical Computing Corporation Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
La Tortilleria Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 16, 2010
Toronto, ON
Oliberté Limited Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 15, 2010
Toronto, ON
Eric Boyko Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 15, 2010
Toronto, ON
Tara Renaud Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 15, 2010
Toronto, ON
Concept 3Dvisionic Inc. Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 15, 2010
Toronto, ON
Elastic Path Software Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 15, 2010
Toronto, ON
Executive Airways Grooming Services Joins Canada in G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 15, 2010
Toronto, ON
PropertyGuys.com Joins Canada In G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
June 10, 2010
Toronto, ON
CYBF Entrepreneurs Nominated For Prestigious International Awards
May 25, 2010
Toronto, ON
G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit to Advance Youth Entrepreneurship Around the Globe
May 18, 2010
Montreal, QC
BDC Doubles Support to Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs
March 29, 2010
Toronto, ON
Government of Québec invests $5 million to support young entrepreneurs
March 12, 2010
Toronto, ON
Minister Rob Moore Meets with CYBF Entrepreneurs to Discuss the State of Youth Entrepreneurship in Canada
March 10, 2010
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leading Canadian Entrepreneurship Organization Brings Home Global Award
March 8, 2010
Toronto, ON
CYBF to Represent Canada at Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Dubai, UAE
March 4, 2010
Toronto, ON
Harper Government Invests $10 Million in Young Entrepreneurs
2009
November 23, 2009
Toronto, ON
Canadian Champion named #1 in world at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
November 16, 2009
Toronto, ON
GG Telecom named CYBF 2009 National Best Business Award Winner
November 7, 2009
Toronto, ON
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales joins CYBF in Celebrating Entrepreneurship
November 3, 2009
Toronto, ON
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales joins CYBF in Celebrating Entrepreneurship
September 17, 2009
Moncton, NB
Weathering the economic storm: Gumdrops launches its line of rain coats and celebrates Small Business Month in style
September 9, 2009
Moncton, NB
CYBF and PropertyGuys.com Partner to Find New Canadian Entrepreneur
September 8, 2009
Moncton, NB
YPreneurGene.com Media Advisory
September 3, 2009
Moncton, NB
Youth Entrepreneurship Gene Discovered in New Brunswick!
September 3, 2009
Toronto, ON
Youth Entrepreneurship = Recovery (GEW Canada 2009 Host Announcement)
August 6, 2009
Toronto, ON
CYBF Entrepreneurs take part in G8 Young Business Summit in Stresa, Italy
June 18, 2009
Calgary, AB
Young Entrepreneurs Bucking Economic Trend (Young Entrepreneur's G8 Summit in Stresa, Italy)
June 12, 2009
Summerside, PEI
Proprietors of Higher Design to attend G8 Young Business Summit in Stresa, Italy, July 2-3, 2009
May 2009
London, ON
Mennonite Furniture Plus set to launch building boom
March 27, 2009
Montreal, QC
Youth Strategy Fuels Quebec Entrepreneurs
March 27, 2009
Moncton, NB
Prime Minister confers with President of PropertyGuys.com on Youth Entrepreneurship
March 18, 2009
Toronto, ON
Economic Action Plan Fuel’s Canada’s Entrepreneurs
March 18, 2009
Waterloo, ON
Prime Minister's Office invites Laurier expert to discuss student entrepreneurship
January 27, 2009
Toronto, ON
Young Business Leaders Unleashed
2008
November 17, 2008
Barrie, ON
Celebrating EntrepreneurshipWeek Canada in support of the national youth charity the Canadian Youth Business Foundation
October 27, 2008
Kamloops, BC
$75,000 Empowers Rural Youth Entrepreneurs
October 21, 2008
Vancouver, BC
BDC Young Entrepreneur Award Winners Make their Mark
July 3, 2008
Kelowna, BC
Get growing to a million
June 13, 2008
Kelowna, BC
Youth Entrepreneurship Drives Local Economy
June 2, 2008
Vancouver, BC
Gumdrops Celebrates National Award Win With a Sale
May 14, 2008
Toronto, ON
CYBF Young Entrepreneurs Launch ‘La Tortilleria’ Canada’s First Fresh Tortilla Manufacturer and Distributor
May 8, 2008
Toronto, ON
Opportunity Fund partnership between the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and the University of Winnipeg created to support new entrepreneur start-ups
May 1, 2008
Toronto, ON
Young Alberta Entrepreneur Wins National Best Business Award from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Apr. 30, 2008
Toronto, ON
MEDIA ADVISORY: The CYBF Celebrates Successful Entrepreneurs and the People who Guide Them
Apr. 30, 2008
Montréal, QC
A helping hand for youth going into business: BDC establishes a partnership with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Apr. 15, 2008
Québec, QC
Sliced Tomatoes Wins DIVERSEcity Award
Apr. 10, 2008
Québec, QC
Success Tastes Delicious for Young Entrepreneur Who Wins Prestigious Award
Apr. 10, 2008
Montréal, QC
First Time Québécois Wins Prestigious Mentoring Award
Feb. 27, 2008
Calgary, AB
Young Entrepreneur In Acoustics and Emissions Wins Prestigious Award
Mar. 10, 2008
Toronto, ON
The CYBF Celebrates Successful Entrepreneurs and the People who Guide Them
Mar. 5, 2008
Winnipeg, MB
Company's Grassroots Marketing Campaign Grows and Wins Prestigious Award
Mar. 5, 2008
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan Company Doubles Its Number of Youth Entrepreneurs
Mar. 5, 2008
Halifax, NS
Gastronomic Young Entrepreneurs Win Prestigious Award
Mar. 4, 2008
Toronto, ON
Sinden Home is Honoured With Prestigious Award
Mar. 4, 2008
Vancouver, BC
Young Entrepreneur Lives His Dream and Wins Prestigious Award
2007  Back to Top
Oct. 1, 2007
Toronto, ON
Youth Entrepreneurship - Solution to Critical Gap in Canada's Future
Sept. 7, 2007
Brandon, MB
Community Futures Westman partners with CYBF
May 25, 2007
Toronto, ON
Québec Organic Granola Manufacturer Wins CYBF's 2007 National Best Business Award
2006  Back to Top
November 23, 2006
Calgary, AB
Local Entrepreneurs and Mentors are recognized for their contribution to Alberta's economy at Canadian Youth Business Foundation Fundraiser
October 25, 2006
Calgary, AB
Cohn & Wolfe Opens Calgary Office with the acquisition of a majority interest in Extend Marketing
October 23, 2006
Toronto, ON
JOBLOFT.COM ACCEPTS OFFER ON CBC'S DRAGONS' DEN Dragons offer $200K investment in company
October 18, 2006
Toronto, ON
JOBLOFT.COM IS ON FIRE ON CBC'S DRAGONS' DEN! Will they take the Dragons' Den offer?
June 5, 2006
Calgary, AB
Turning Trash Into Treasure - Alberta Entrepreneur Wins National Award
May 5, 2006
Guelph, ON
Guelph-Wellington Business Enterprise Centre has a lot to celebrate - a new partnership & a new home!
April 24, 2006
St. Catherines, P.E.I.
Firedance Country Inn wins prestigious award!
April 24, 2006
Fredericton, NB
PropertyGuys.com Frederiction wins prestigious award!
April 24, 2006
Vancouver, BC
Best Price Railing corrals prestigious award!
April 21, 2006
Halifax, NS
Breathing Space Yoga stretches to grab prestigious award!
April 12, 2006
Toronto, ON
National Organization Celebrates Youth Entrepreneurship
April 11, 2006
St. John's, NF
WES Power Technology powers ahead with prestigious award!
April 11, 2006
Trois-Rivières, QC
CYBF Toasts Le Rouge Vin with prestigious award!

April 11, 2006
Calgary, AB
DumpRunner's clean concept wins prestigious award!
Le 27 Mars, 2006
Joliette, QC
Les jeunes entrepreneurs de Lanaudière ont un nouvel accès au financement
Le 8 Mars, 2006
St-Jérôme, QC
Les jeunes entrepreneurs des Laurentides ont un nouvel accÈs du financement
April 10, 2006
Toronto, ON
Helicopter Company flying even higher with prestigious award!
2005  Back to Top
October 12, 2005
Toronto, ON
Who Leads the Entrepreneurship Pack?
August 3, 2005
Buenos, Aires, Argentina, and Seoul, Korea
CYBF Award Winners Share Entrepreneurial Experiences in Buenos, Aires, Argentina, and Seoul, Korea
June 13, 2005
Brandon, MB
Local Businessman Helping Wheat City Residents Save Money
May 25, 2005
Toronto, ON
National Organization Announces Best Business Winner (PDF)
April 12, 2005
Calgary, AB
Calgary based women wins provincial best business award
April 12, 2005
Vancouver, BC
Young entrepreneurs awarded for innovative software used by Fortune 500 companies
April 12, 2005
Winnipeg, MB
Local women entrepreneur awarded for her devoted fashion sense
April 12, 2005
Moncton, NB
Young entrepreneurs awarded for their innovative approach to real estate
April 12, 2005
St. John's, NL
Young Entrepreneurs Awarded for Use of Cutting Edge Technology
April 12, 2005
Dartmouth, NS
Technology savvy young entrepreneurs awarded for their fast growing company
April 12, 2005
Ottawa, ON
Scholarly Young Entrepreneurs Awarded for Their Niche Market Success
April 12, 2005
Summerside, PEI
Local Young Entrepreneur Receives Provincial Award
April 12, 2005
Montréal, QC
Un entrepreneur québécois reconnu pour sa percée internationale dans l'édition
April 12, 2005
Saskatoon, SK
Young Franchisee is Awarded for Accomplishments in a Saturated Market
April 12, 2005
Calgary, AB
Local business leader awarded for his volunteer efforts as a small business mentor
April 12, 2005
Vancouver, BC
Local volunteer receives national award
April 12, 2005
Halifax, NS
Local Organization Wins National Acclaim
Feb 24, 2005
Toronto, ON
Young Entrepreneurs will continue to benefit from federal support to the Canadian Youth Business Foundation
2004  Back to Top
Nov 25, 2004
Campbell River, BC
Campbell River youth receive access to seed financing and mentorship
Community Partner Launch
Nov 24, 2003
Cranbrook, BC
East Kootenay youth receive access to seed financing and mentorship
Community Partner Launch
Nov 18, 2004
Hamilton, ON
Hamilton youth receive access to entrepreneurial opportunities
Community Partner Launch
Nov 4, 2004
St. John's, NL
Newfoundland youth receive access to entrepreneurial opportunities
Community Partner Launch
Oct 27, 2004
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga youth receive access to entrepreneurial opportunities
Community Partner Launch
Sept 29, 2004
Moncton, NB
Entrepreneurial Opportunities Available To Moncton Youth
Community Partner Launch
Sept 16, 2004
Calgary, AB
National Organization Celebrates Western Youth Entrepreneurship
Sept 9, 2004
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener youth receive access to entrepreneurial opportunities
Community Partner Launch
Sept 9, 2004
Toronto, ON
CYBF Appoints New Board Member and Prominent Senior Management
Aug 31, 2004
Calgary, AB
Calgary Young Entrepreneurs Cook Up a Winning Recipe for National Acclaim and Distribution
Shauna Teare and Angie Lamont
Pure Indulgent Foods
Aug 17, 2004
St. Catharines, ON
St. Catharines' Techies Provide Solutions to U.S and Caribbean
Scott Putman & Jason Stitt
I/O Vision
Aug 11, 2004
St. John's, NL
Sparing Young Entrepreneurs Round Up Western Wear in St. John's
Nancy & Salem Ali
First Western Boutique
Aug 10, 2004
Charlottetown, PEI
Local Young Entrepreneur Scores Support from Gretzky
Mark Duffy
Esporta Wash Systems Inc.
Jul 27, 2004
Saskatoon, SK
Young Saskatoon Entrepreneur Wheels Car Enthusist Award
Chris Daviddovich
Flat Out Performance
Jul 20, 2004
Sudbury, ON
Young Entrepreneur Revs up business with assistance from national organization
Vincent Kuber
Wicked Rides-Speed N' Custom
July 13, 2004
Victoria, BC
Victoria Based Young Entrepreneurs Take Software Industry By Storm
James DeGreef and Jonthan Kerr
Genologics Life Sciences Software Inc.
Jun 22, 2004
Toronto, ON
National Organization Celebrates Youth Entrepreneurship
2nd Annual Canadian Youth Business Foundation Gala
Jun 22, 2004
Toronto, ON
National Organization Honours Lifetime Entrepreneurial Achievement
Dr. Barry Sherman, Founder, Apotex Group of Companies
Mr. Ron Joyce, Co-founder Tim Hortons
Jun 22, 2004
Calgary, AB
Dedicated Young Entrepreneurs Win National Award
2004 CYBF Best Business Award Recipient
Robert Stevenson, Gavan Brown, Shane Chaba, Steve Chaba
SwitchBox Inc.
Jun 22, 2004
Halifax, NS
Dedicated Young Entrepreneur Wins National Award
2004 CYBF Community Leadership Award Recipient
Michelle Strum & David Eisnor
Halifax Backpackers
Jun 22, 2004
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Mentor Wins National Award for Mentoring Young Entrepreneur
2004 CYBF Outstanding Mentor Award Recipient
David Roxburgh
Mentor to Amber Murphy, Purple Dragon Academy
Jun 22, 2004
Toronto, ON
National Organization Awards Dedicated Toronto Volunteer
2004 CYBF Entrepreneurship Champion Award Recipient
Tony Farebrother
Toronto Loan Review Committee
Jun 23, 2004
Sherbrooke, QC
Young Sherbrooke Entrepreneurs Win National Award
2004 CYBF New Business Start-up Award Recipient
Marc-Andre Fontaine and Genevieve Janelle
Magex Technologies Inc.
Jun 22, 2004
Toronto, ON
Young Toronto Entrepreneur Wins National Award
2004 CYBF New Business Start-up Award Recipient
Len Fragomeni
Toronto Institute of Bartending
May 18, 2004
Toronto, ON
National Organization Honours Young Canadian Entrepreneurs
Announcement of the 2004 Young Entrepreneur Awards Winners
May 12, 2004
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton Youth Receive Access to Start-up Business Loans and Mentoring
New CYBF Community Partner
2003  Back to Top
Sept 12, 2003
Sudbury, ON
National Organization Helps Local Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs
Partnership with Nickel Basin Federal Development Corporation
Sept 12, 2003
Saskatoon, SK
Canadian Youth Business Foundation Launches Mentoring Program
Official Launch
Ment2B Mentor Program
Sept 11, 2003
Timmins, ON
Timmins Youth Receive Access to Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Official Launch
The Venture Centre
Aug 27, 2003
St.Catherine's, PE
Youthful Vitality in Prince Edward Island
Erin & Evan McAskile
Firedance Country Inn

Aug 22, 2003
Vancouver, BC
Young Entrepreneurs Deliever E-Solutions to International Market
Mark Williams, Harry Chemko, Jason Billingsley & Justin Tilson
Ekkon Business Group Ltd.
Aug 6, 2003
Saskatoon, SK
GNC Franchise Achieves Success in Saskatoon
Jason Bru
General Nutrition Centre (GNC)
July 25, 2003
Winnipeg, MB
Young Entrepreneur Provides Dental Services for Aboriginals
Tom Mac
AccuSmile Denture Clinic
July 20, 2003
North Bay, ON
Socially Responsible Services In North Bay Ontario
Kimberly Fletcher
Thomas & Associates
June 13, 2003
Peterborough, ON
Peterborough Youth Receive Access to Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Official Launch
Community Opportunity & Innovation Network Inc. (COIN)
May 15, 2003
Toronto, ON
Canadian Youth Business Foundation 1st Annual Spring Gala
Announcement of CYBF Gala event
2002  Back to Top
Nov 6, 2002
Toronto, ON
English School Owners Win National Award for Best New Business
Anthony Stille & Saskia Van Viegen
English School of Canada
Nov 6, 2002
Toronto ON
Motivational Speaker Wins National Award for Community Leadership
Stuart Knight
Knight Flight Productions

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