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The Young Entrepreneur Development Initiative (YEDI) is an Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency initiative designed to expand and enhance the entrepreneurship training, information and support services available for entrepreneurs under the age of 35.  Investments are made in three key area; Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Existing Entrepreneurs and Community Entrepreneurship Development.

The YEDI will also target youth in local schools in District 11 and District 2 to build relationships between local businesses and students, by coordinating Entrepreneurship workshops, round tables, promoting the Student Entrepreneurship program (SEED) and the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. ESE’s goal is to create awareness that entrepreneurship is a career option.

Community Economic Development focuses primarily on linking  young entrepreneurs and community leaders in the region.  The Annual Youth Golf Tournament and Round Table discussions are two networking activities that have allowed young entrepreneurs in the region to network and discuss challenges and opportunities they face in their business.  This concept is simply to assist young entrepreneurs in moving forward by networking and creating links within the community.

Contact us for more information on available programs and government financial assistance.