Thank you to one of our primary funders, ACOA.

ACOA  supports and motivates Maritime entrepreneurs to acheive their dreams.  Check out their many amazing programs designed to help you make your business dreams reality.

Together with Innovation PEI, ACOA is a vital part of Martime business.

Check out some of their many programs today and get motivated!

YMP FUNDER

Without the support of organizations such as Innovation PEI, we would not be able to offer such an amazing program.

A huge and sincere THANK YOU to our primary funders, Innovation PEI in partnership with ACOA.

Innovation PEI; Inspiring and supporting Islanders as they reach for the stars.

YMP FUNDER

For 30 consecutive and amazing years, our program has been delivered to youth throughout Prince Edward Island thanks to the Central Development Corporation.

We are honored to be supported by this non-profit organization who is dedicated to creating sustainable and growing rural regions built on strategic investments, thriving businesses and vibrant communities.

YMP Central Offices

Joining the YMP Team in 2023 and 2024, Dalmac offers customers everythign they need to get noticed!

From signs to large format decals and graphics, labels, cresting and even direct mail advertising, Dalmac has you covered.

Employing over 60 experienced Islanders at various locations in Charlottetown and Summerside, their knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you design a sign or apply branding that will make your business stand out from the competition.

Thank you to Ben and the Dalmac Team for joining YMP for a second year of supporting some of our most incredible Island youth!

YMP Sponsor 2023-2024

In 2023, Flory Sanderson opened her business, and her arms to YMP youth all across Prince Edward Island.

Offering market space, and some very sound advice, Flory and Island Hil Farm Inc very quickly became and essential piece the to YMP Charlottetown Workshops, for which we were incredibly grateful.

At YMP, we encourage our youth to have a passion for their business. And we have seldom met entreprenuers as passionatte as Farmer Flory. When you visit Island Hill Farm Inc, the passion and love Farmer Flory and her volunteers have for the ‘cutest place on Earth’ is obvious. It shines through with every interaction with the farm animals, staff members and volunteers, and makes Island Hill Farm Inc one of our favorite businesses on PEI.

Thank you, Flory, for all you do, and for being a supportive mentor to our YMP youth.

YMP Sponsor 2023, 2024, 2025

HUGE YMP thanks to Luke Beck and the team at Kay’s Wholesale for their generous support of our program youth.

2025 YMP Youth will be able to access discounts and deals, and see firsthand what’s possible in PEI with a goal and vision.

Check out their new location at 1-167 Minna Jane Drive.

https://www.kayswholesale.ca/

YMP Sponsor 2025

We’re ecstatic to say WELCOME BACK to our long term sponsor, Provincial Credit Union.

With locations in Alberton, Charlottetown, Wellington ( Evangeline ) , Kensington, O’Leary, North Rustico, Stratford, Tignish and Tyne Valley, they make it super convenient and easy to access their valuable services.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

YMP Sponsor 2020-2025

We’re thrilled to bring PEI Mutual to our YMP Community!

Helping Islanders protect their property since 1885, PEI Mutual is a local business whose mission is to provide our members with quality insurance products, at competitive prices, through local, personalized and professional service.

Welcome!

This Central PEI complex has it all- space for your events, full commercial kitchen, and is perfectly located in the beautiful village of New London to offer services to multiple PEI communities.

THANK YOU for providing space and support to our YMP youth by collaborating with YMP to offer an annual YOUTH COMMUNITY DAY where our young vendors can come together and showcase what they’ve been up to!

Follow us on social media for more details and annual date/times!

THANK YOU to local Lions Clubs for aiding in sponsoring our 3rd Annual Youth Community Day at the New London Community Complex!

This annual event serves as a day where we showcase many of the amazing opportunities and organizations that serve Island Youth, and their families.

When I hear Pizza, I think Piatto’s.

Thank you for your generous support of our Birchwood Intermediate Micro-Credential Course!

Piatto’s. The place to be for some of the best pizza in town.

Sunny’s Dairy Bar is a beloved, seasonal ice cream spot in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, known for its creamy soft-serve (especially banana and coconut), hard ice cream, toppings, shakes, and prime waterfront location near the boardwalk, offering great views and family-friendly treats with takeout service. They’re praised for reasonable prices, fresh ingredients, and supporting local causes like the PEI Humane Society (yappyhour) with their doggy treats.

Thank you for your generous support!

Beginning his entrepreneurial journey with YMP, Harrison Duffy is a great example of where the skills you develop today can lead you tomorrow. Starting his first dairy bar before he even completed high school, we welcome Harrison Duffy to our valued and generous program donors and sponsors.

First known as the Summerside Wellness Centre when construction was underway in 2006, the facility was renamed Credit Union Place in January of 2008. This new facility replaced the historic Cahill Stadium & Steel Arena that was built in 1954 and Centennial Pool built in the 1960’s. Located steps away from the Summerside Waterfront, with a capacity of up to 6,000 for a multitude of events, Island Petroleum Energy Centre at Credit Union Place has hosted many of the greatest artists & athletes of our time. Credit Union Place is one of the most technologically advanced and versatile venues in the Maritimes and Canada. It’s home to the Summerside Western Capitals Hockey Club, Summerside Dolphins Swim Club, Summerside Minor Hockey, Summerside Figure Skating Club, PEI Sports Hall of Fame, several bowling leagues and the headquarters for the City of Summerside Department of Community Services.

Thank you for your support!

Brudenell Miniatures Barnyard Zoo is a popular, seasonal petting farm in Brudenell, Prince Edward Island (PEI), owned by Paul Matheson, offering close encounters with over 30 types of miniature animals and birds, serving as a fun, family-friendly attraction on the Points East Coastal Drive, known for its charming PEI experience and adorable creatures like miniature horses, goats, and even rare zebus.

Thank you for your support!

Kool Breeze Farms & Ice Cream Barn is a popular, multi-faceted family farm in Summerside, PEI, offering a garden center, farm market, seasonal decor, agro-tourism (like corn mazes), and a beloved Ice Cream Barn with extensive soft-serve, hard ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, and cakes, with options for gluten/lactose-free treats, available year-round at the market even when the barn is closed.

Thank you for support!

ADL (Amalgamated Dairies Limited) is a farmer-owned dairy co-operative on Prince Edward Island (PEI) that processes milk into various dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, cream), operates a foodservice distribution business, and supports local farmers and communities through quality products and initiatives like the Dairy Isle brand. Established in 1953, ADL is a significant part of PEI’s economy, known for its commitment to quality, local sourcing, and supporting Island producers, with products sold across Canada.

Thank you for your support!

Space Treats is
a local Prince Edward Island (PEI) business known for its freeze-dried candies, offering a cosmic twist to popular sweets like Skittles, gummies, and even ice cream, transforming their texture into an airy, crunchy, intense-flavored snack with a long shelf life, inspired by viral TikTok trends and supporting local markets and fairs. Owner Brooke Wagner started it after seeing the trend online, learning the process of sublimation (ice turning to vapor in a vacuum) to create these unique, crunchy treats.

Thank you for your support!