CHATHAM-KENT “Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program
2021 Chatham-Kent (Round 2) “Spark" Program Winners:
Bria Atkins, The Crappie Store TOURISM IDEA: Riverside Cabins on the Sydenham Mentor: Jacques Dailloux (Co-Owner, Wolf Den Nature Retreat - Algonquin Highlands)
Kelsey Nydam, Downtown Wallaceburg BIA TOURISM IDEA: Downtown Wallaceburg Kayak Experience Mentor: Anne-Marie Forcier (Co-Owner, Rideau Tours - Eastern Ontario; Owner, Amplitude Tourism Consulting; former Executive Director for the Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association) > Watch Video
Paul & Sara Spence, The Culinary Farm TOURISM IDEA: On Farm Wood Fired Kitchen, Dinners, Workshops Mentor: Daniel MacKinnon (Co-Owner & Brewmaster, MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. - Kingston region)
Each will receive $3000, mentorship, and additional partner support to help them take their tourism initiatives to the next level.
Virtual Pitch Session March 2021
Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.