Expansion

Hello,

This is an exciting time for the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge. Not only are we trying to give away $30 000 in start up capital for new or expanding businesses and $10 000 in in-kind services from businesses that sponsor the Challenge, we are in the process of expanding the area we reach. Previously we were only in the areas of: the City of Lethbridge, the City of Medicine Hat, and the Counties and Municipal Districts of Newell, Vulcan, Cypress, Willow Creek, Pincher Creek, Ranchland, Lethbridge, Cardston, Warner, Taber, Forty Mile, Crowsnest Pass, Waterton, Special Area No. 2, Special Area No. 3, and the MD of Acadia. The special areas stretch up just north of Oyen.

The New area includes The Community Futures Regions of Wild Rose, and Big Country (Strathmore and Drumheller respectively). If you are curious if you are in the area, check out our new 2007 handbook at http://www.chinookchallenge.com/Participant%20documents/Chinook%202007%20Handbook.pdf, or check out the Community Futures network location finder website at http://www.cfnsa.ca/cfna/public/find_cf.html.

Hopefully, next year we will expand further north toward Red Deer area. We will keep you posted. If you are in a new area, or just wondering about the Challenge in general send me an email at info@chinookchallenge.com.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge, the only business planning competition of its kind in Canada to be held in a non-metropolitan setting. Set in Southern Alberta, Canada, this competition is designed to encourage new entrepreneurs, small businesses and start ups to act on their business ideas, their talents, and their energy to produce tomorrow’s leading firms. Through seminars, mentors, and this blog, participants will have guidance and support while preparing their plan. This blog will be the spot to learn of upcoming events, tips for business plans and updates on the competition. To register for this years challenge go to http://www.chinookchallenge.com/ and fill out the online form. Keep checking this blog for updates and helpful links. Good Luck.