Young entrepreneurs crucial to Canada's future: Ernst & Young

    Firm sponsors Global Entrepreneurship Week activities in Canada

    TORONTO, Nov. 17 /CNW/ - Young entrepreneurs are vital to the future
success and long-term sustainability of the Canadian economy. That's why
initiatives like Global Entrepreneurship Week are so important, Ernst & Young
says.
    "Entrepreneurs propel the economy forward. They are powerful engines of
economic growth," said Dan Cornacchia, Ernst & Young's National Director of
the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Program. "It's crucial for all of us to
nurture entrepreneurship."
    Ernst & Young is sponsoring Global Entrepreneurship Week and playing an
active role in the Canadian component, Entrepreneurship Week Canada. The
program includes educational and inspirational activities geared to young and
aspiring entrepreneurs. Taking place all this week, the program offers
workshops, seminars and other opportunities for young people to interact with
successful business leaders.
    "This sponsorship is part of our wider commitment to entrepreneurship,
and the community. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards were
established in Canada in 1994," Cornacchia explained. "The international
program recognizes the spirit and contribution of entrepreneurs here and
around the world. We hope that one day, we'll be honouring some of the young
people attending this week's activities."
    Cornacchia will be on hand at Entrepreneurship Week Canada on Friday,
where he will introduce keynote speaker - former two-time EOY Ontario award
recipient and G.A.P Adventures founder - Bruce Poon Tip.

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