2011 Youth Entrepreneur Award Winners 

	Cargo Ease Inc., Jason and Ken Bluhm:  What Cargo Ease Inc. has done is simple; it has recognized today's truck owners need to better manage the cargo space they have. Who hasn't had to crawl into the back of their truck or lean over the side and stretch to retrieve an item from the middle of the truck bed? Whether it's getting groceries out or a contractor retrieving their tools everyone has been there. With a simple twist and pull of our spring release handle Cargo Ease pullout slides put an end to all that. With three models to choose from, the Heritage, the Commercial and the NEW Hybrid model, there is sure to be a slide that fits your needs. So stop reaching and have your cargo come to you.28 year old Jason Bluhm and his brother 24 year old brother Ken grew up in a family business that manufactures mufflers and chiropractor adjustment beds. From the time they were small they worked around the factory in Hagersville. They learned how to do all aspects of the business from sweeping floors to running and maintaining equipment. Two years ago they went out on their own, developed and launched this innovative new product line - Cargo Ease. Today their number one issue is being able to keep up to demand for this popular product. Located in Hagersville, ON   905-768-2650   www.cargo-ease.com
	Fast Computers, Chad Kempt:  Over the past 13 years Fast Computers has been dedicated to helping small to medium sized businesses meet their IT requirements with peace of mind knowing that their information is not only always readily available, but also safe and secure. Chad, now 28 years old, has been an entrepreneur since the age of 13 cutting lawns and shoveling snow for two years. At 15 he discovered computers and became passionate about them instantly. He spent his high school and college years setting up computer systems and building websites for teachers and fellow students earning a nice part time income. He started Fast Computers in his family's home after college, in Caledonia, while working in the IT department of Canadian Tire's distribution centre in Brampton. There he met many experts in the networking and IT areas that became the beginnings of a solid network of experts that Fast Computers uses when it's larger clientele require specialized and custom systems. Fast computers has customer throughout Ontario, Quebec and the USA. Located in Hagersville, ON   905-768=0631    www.fastcomputers.ca
	The Guitar Loft Music Studio, Brock and Josh Edwards:  Four years ago Josh and Brock were teaching music in a nearby town. They suggested to their employer that they had so many students coming from their hometown of Smithville that there boss should be opening a studio there.  The employer was not interested, so they talked to their parents to see if they would give some help to start a music studio and store. The rest is history. Today with an expansion under their wing and 280 students and 13 well qualified teachers, Mom and Dad work in the business fulltime too. Besides carrying $100,000 in inventory and adding a recording studio in the initial location, the Guitar Loft teaches preschoolers to seniors' violin, vocal, organ, piano, mandolin, and ukulele, 4 styles of guitar, drums, and harmonica.  Josh now 22 and Brock now 25 also are professional performers making for long nights as well as long days. To boot the whole family are active in the community. Located in Smithville, ON   905-957-5638   www.theguitarloftmusicstudio.com
	Skyline Contracting Inc., Justin Deboer:  What Cargo Ease Inc. has done is simple; it has recognized today's truck owners need to better manage the cargo space they have. Who hasn't had to crawl into the back of their truck or lean over the side and stretch to retrieve an item from the middle of the truck bed? Whether it's getting groceries out or a contractor retrieving their tools everyone has been there. With a simple twist and pull of our spring release handle Cargo Ease pullout slides put an end to all that. With three models to choose from, the Heritage, the Commercial and the NEW Hybrid model, there is sure to be a slide that fits your needs. So stop reaching and have your cargo come to you. 28 year old Jason Bluhm and his brother 24 year old brother Ken grew up in a family business that manufactures mufflers and chiropractor adjustment beds. From the time they were small they worked around the factory in Hagersville. They learned how to do all aspects of the business from sweeping floors to running and maintaining equipment. Two years ago they went out on their own, developed and launched this innovative new product line - Cargo Ease. Today their number one issue is being able to keep up to demand for this popular product. Located in Wainfleet, ON   905-899-4728   www.skylinecontracting.ca
	Impact Martial Arts (IMA), Rachel Fleming:  Located in downtown Smithville IMA is the only full-time operating martial arts studio in the area. Since opening in November 2008, IMA has been a place for the youth of Niagara to realize their potential. As well, providing a program for adults to learn the art of Jiu Jitsu and get back into shape with the Kick Boxer Program IMA's Student Creed: My goal is to be the best that I can be. I will work hard in all aspects of my life, always being respectful of others and striving to be a positive role model. I will stay focused and determined through life's challenges, knowing I will be a better person from them. I will celebrate my differences and share my knowledge with those around me. Rachel is 23. She was a student of Martial arts and became an instructor and a studio administrator while attending high school After completing her second year of University she had a compulsion to open her very own Studio. She and her husband designed and built the studio, she built her own website and then opened her doors. Today she has 110 students and growing. She is a volunteer with Big Sisters and coaches disabled children. Located in Smithville, ON   905-957-5425   wwwimpactmartialarts.ca