October 28, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 28, 2025
REGINA, SK – The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Trade and Export Development, recognized 57 outstanding young business leaders today as recipients of the inaugural 2025 Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program.
Launched this year, the initiative supports Saskatchewan’s next generation of entrepreneurs who are driving innovation, job creation, and community impact across the province. Each recipient receives a $5,000 bursary, access to exclusive mentorship workshops, and a complimentary Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce membership to help accelerate their professional goals and strengthen their capacity to grow their businesses here in Saskatchewan.
“As a provincial chamber, it’s important for us to ensure that entrepreneurs in every corner of the province have the opportunity to thrive,” said Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. “Through this program, we’re proud to create opportunities for young leaders to grow, collaborate, and contribute to a stronger provincial economy.
“It is encouraging to see Saskatchewan’s next generation of entrepreneurs contributing to the economic success of our province,” said the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister of Trade and Export Development. “This government recognizes the role that young business owners play in creating jobs, driving innovation and growing our economy.”
The 2025 program received more than 340 applications from young entrepreneurs representing more than 87 communities across Saskatchewan. A total of 57 recipients from 48 communities were announced at an event held today in Regina.
View the 2025 recipients here, and learn more about the program here : https://saskchamber.com/initiatives/young-entrepreneur-bursary/
ABOUT SASKATCHEWAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is a leading advocate for business in the province, committed to driving economic growth and championing a thriving business community. As the ‘Voice for Saskatchewan Business’, the Chamber represents the interests of over 10,000 individual businesses, industry associations, and local chambers. More information can be found at saskchamber.com or @SaskChamber on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Josie Fries
Senior Director, Marketing and Events
E: jfries@saskchamber.com | P: 306-781-3125
FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Tenielle Bogdan
Senior Director, Programs and Partnerships
E: tbogdan@saskchamber.com | P: 306-781-8276
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*Organized alphabetically by municipality first, followed by the nearest local chamber of commerce.