Calling Youth with a Passion
Our first Launch! program is underway. Between 16 an 30? Want to start your own small business/micro enterprise? Register now for our April 2012 program. Over 14 weeks, you'll get the tools and guidance to launch your business. Along with a personal mentor, financial literacy training and staff support, you'll work in a group of peers as you develop, design and implement your small business ideas. At the end of this 14 week period, you'll have the opportunity to apply for a micro loan in order to finance the launch of your business. You'll also get ongoing support as you launch your business. Interested? Email kate_communitymicrolending.ca
Meet past Launch! participants
Emma
Classical Homeopath, BodyTalk Practitioner, and Partner (blues) Dance Teacher.
I will provide services to improve peoples health physically, emotionally, and mentally. I work with the client to help facilitate the achievement of their personal health goals. No prescription drugs, no bitter herbs, no new age mumbo-jumbo. As a classical homeopath I will interview a new client for two hours to get as many details as I can about their presenting health issue, personality, health history, dreams, and much more. I will then compile this data and do my research and cross-referencing in order to find the homeopathic remedy that is right for them. These remedies are in most cases made from plants, animals, or minerals and stored in alcohol drops or milk-sugar pills.
Nicole
Nicole has seen the impact of romance in her own life and the lives of those around her. She is helping others bring romance into their life and enhance their relationship by organizing events and dates for couples as a "Romance Coach" of sorts. Ideal for people who don't have time or ideas, Nicole facilitates special activities or gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, or 'just because'!
Ryan
Ziz falafel bar is a mobile food truck that serves Mediterranean food with focus on the falafel. Everything is made from scratch using fresh, organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Customers have access to an extensive condiment bar with a diverse selection of toppings and sauces including tahina and different kinds of hummus (regular, black olive, jalapeno etc.). The falafels themselves are completely vegan and celiac friendly and can be served on greens for those who can't eat gluten. There will be daily specials focusing on seasonal ingredients and a good selection of craft sodas, juices and teas. I already have a prime location set up and will be very active on the festival/event circuit.
Sunny
The Didi Society: Empowering Women through Just Trade. It is a non-profit organization that educates local youth on International Development and Gender issues and provides market to women's cooperatives from developing countries.
Kaitlin
WildFang designs clothing and jewellery with a focus on sustainability and community development. We source our materials locally, using only recycled, natural and cruelty free products. Our goal is to create change within the communities that we are a part of. We strive to create awareness and address social issues, support local suppliers, utilize local talents, and reduce our impact on the planet. Also, here is my Facebook page so you can check out some of what I do: www.facebook.com/wildfangjewelry
Christina
Danger by Design is a creative business, specializing in exceptional and affordable art work in a variety of mediums, from face and body art to graphic design, and everything in between. We provide versatile artistic solutions to individuals, businesses and organizations. We also offer non-profit and charitable organizations a discounted rate for our services, creating affordable options for the community, while still providing high quality products and services.
Carl and Natasha
Island Organic is an organic grocery service that is based primarily online and delivers in the Victoria area. We plan to offer a range of goods from fresh produce to party item, dairy and meat in the form of a weekly order that customers have the option to customize via www.islandorganic.org. A future goal of the company will be to produce/grow as much of our own products as possible and to offer these products to the public at a fair price.
