The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity that provides youth, age 18-34, who have a great business idea but are unable to access funds through traditional sources, with start-up financing, world-class mentoring and business resources to create and sustain their own successful business. Lending based on character not collateral, CYBF's mandate is to champion entrepreneurship to create economic prosperity in all communities across Canada. Since founded in 1996, CYBF has invested in more than 2,300 young entrepreneurs, whose businesses have generated more than $250 million in sales revenue, $60.2 million in tax revenue, $27.5 million in export revenue, and created more than 12,750 new jobs. CYBF is an accredited member of Youth Business International, a global network of business start-up organizations. CYBF is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with offices across Canada. Information about CYBF is available at www.cybf.ca.

The Entrepreneurship Centre is pleased to be partnered with the CYBF program. For more information on the program and to obtain your Community Access Code, please contact Marie Desjardins.