In May 1999, Enterprise Edge 99 selected OFB as one of Canada s top best practices in entrepreneurship, and awarded the Break Into Business Camp program with the distinctive honour of one of the top three best practices in the country. Also, the youth strategy in Windsor, which includes an OFB and Break Into Business Camp programs, was selected as one of Canada s top practices. Nova Scotia is quickly becoming recognized as a world leader in youth entrepreneurship. As do all OFB locations, the centres in Yarmouth and Shelburne County each have a unique atmosphere. In Yarmouth, the centre is located in the busy YMCA on Main Street.
Clients often drop in just to see what it s all about.
Being in the YMCA, OFB gets a chance to work with many youth that spend their free time on activities or just hanging out. Staff at OFB need to be on their toes as each client brings a new set of questions requiring staff to keep up to date with current information, programs and services. Knowing the community and the resources is important. The location is next to Barrington High, in the old school board office, easily accessible to the community. In this location, marketing is the key.