NORTHWEST ONTARIO
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“Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program

2020 Northwest Ontario “Spark" Program Winners:

Jake Dove, Cycle Sibley
TOURISM IDEA: Sleeping Giant Bike Rental Program
Mentor: Jerry Schmanda (Algonquin Park Regional Manager, Algonquin Outfitters)

Amy Tycholis, Perrault Lake Camp
TOURISM IDEA: Nature Oriented Vacation Packages & Experiences
Mentor: Paul Spence (Owner, CK Table)

Melissa Gagne, Eaten and Told
TOURISM IDEA: Sugarbush Tours & Culinary Experiences
Mentor: Adriano Ciotoli (Co-Owner & Founder, WindsorEats)

Stefan Robinson, Kenora Hospitality Alliance
TOURISM IDEA: World's Largest Pond Hockey Tournament & Skating Trail
Mentor: Kerry Lamarche (Executive Director, Kivi Park - Sudbury)

Zack Kruzins, Such A Nice Day Adventures
TOURISM IDEA: Seasonal Outdoor Experiences
Mentor: Eyal Rosenblum (former Executive Director, Operation Groundswell; experiential education program designer and facilitator; Schulich School of Business graduate cum laude)

Virtual Pitch Session November 2020

Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.
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