Thank You to CYBF’s current funders!
We are sincerely grateful to the following financial supporters for believing in Canada's young entrepreneurs. When you believe, they succeed.
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CYBF Funders
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Our largest single funder, Industry Canada, recognizes the national impact of CYBF, our efficiency in starting new businesses and contributing to cross-Canada prosperity.
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Alberta gave CYBF funding to enhance education and marketing of skilled trades, paths for young entrepreneurs and improved promotional material to share with community partners. This support has assisted our nationwide mentor recruitment efforts.
CIBC supports young people and community building. As a founding sponsor, their long-term support has been critical for the stability and growth of CYBF.
Ontario sees that CYBF's business growth capacity gives young people a tried and true method to start and sustain a business. Government support is part of a larger program to enhance the skills of Ontarians to create value-added jobs across the province.
The government of Quebec is a strong supporter of small businesses and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit. CYBF works with partners across the province to capitalize on that economic and social support for young people to be their own bosses.
Royal Bank recognizes that small business will drive employment and opportunity across Canada. As a founding sponsor, RBC gives CYBF added credibility in conversations with governments and other potential sponsors.
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As an engineering, design and construction firm based in Montreal, but with projects all over the world, AXOR's support helps CYBF target young Quebec entrepreneurs who deserve start-up support.
BMO has been a long-time supporter of CYBF, contributing to the organization's success. BMO sees small business as the engine of the economy, so being a CYBF funder is a natural fit with its corporate culture.
As a large seafood company, Clearwater understands the importance of delivering high quality products to customers, while remaining environmentally sensitive. Clearwater started very small, so the company understands how CYBF's new entrepreneurs need initial encouragement to be successful.
One of Canada's largest companies, EnCana has helped CYBF increase its profile and contacts in western Canada. The company sees the value in giving back to its communities, encouraging young people to use their energy and drive to benefit themselves and others.
Groupe Canam is a Quebec leader in manufacturing building products. Its support for CYBF is consistent with its corporate values of delivering top quality products, constant innovation and being a good corporate citizen.
Scotiabank supports CYBF, just as it supports Canadian small business, because of the critical importance of the sector to create new jobs, sustain local economies, encourage innovation and give newcomers a way to contribute to Canadian society.
Shaw's one-time gift to CYBF helped the organization provide much needed coaching and funding to many entrepreneurs so that they could get off the ground - creating their own networks of clients, suppliers and associates for the future.
Working with CYBF to raise more awareness in Quebec among potential entrepreneurs, TD Canada Trust is a valued supporter to spread the CYBF message and unleash economic potential.
One of the leading foundations supporting entrepreneurship through educational institutions, charities and joint ventures, the Dobson Foundation is a staunch supporter of CYBF's ability to take the entrepreneurial spirit, then get concrete results.
WED is a valuable partner for CYBF, as both organizations look for ways to expand opportunities for ambitious young people to make their mark on society.
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CYBF is pleased with work with the international foundation of Accenture, to develop entrepreneur and mentor resource kits that can be shared with youth business organizations in other countries.
Bealight supports venture philanthropy initiatives that have both a financial and social good.
The Counselling Foundation of Canada was established in 1959 to create and enrich career counselling programs and improve the technical skills of counsellors. The object of the Foundation is to engage in charitable and educational activities for the benefit of people; thus enabling them to improve their lifestyles and make a more effective contribution to their communities.
McCarthy's has been both a strong supporter of CYBF, as one of the lead sponsors of several fundraising dinners in Calgary. The national law firm has also provided CYBF with volunteer senior partners who participate on our Board of Directors.
National Bank Financial is one of the top six investment dealers in Canada, and a well-known leader in Quebec. It was the generous lead sponsor for CYBF's 2007 Chairman's Awards gala, attracting business leaders from across the country.