Kurt Tempelmans Plat is 17 and still in high school, yet he operates two small businesses, KTP Indoor Tennis, and Rent-A-Teen. In the summer, he works at the North Bay Tennis Centre. In winter, he can be found working at the North Bay Nordic Ski Club. He plans to study for his MBA, and eventually own his own business in the hotel and restaurant industry.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: My work ethic. I am very determined, hard-working, and strive to achieve my goals. Without these principles, I would not be the person I am, and would not be able to accomplish all of the things I have so far.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: Although my parents play a great part in my life, my most valued mentor is Sylvie Vannier. English teacher, curling coach, and friend are words that describe her. Lessons I learned from Sylvie have been inspiring to me. She is the one who suggested I go to Youth Entrepreneurship Camp, one of the best business-oriented things I have ever done.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: The many parks and forests in and around North Bay. My top spot in the Bay is definitely the waterfront. I love walking along Government Dock and sitting at the end with a few friends to appreciate the view.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: I've always thought of opening my own hotel, restaurant, cinema, golf course, and mini putt. I hope to achieve at least one of the businesses, and eventually expand my own little empire.