The competition was so tight and came down to meer points but, thanks to the help of our volunteer screeners, we've determined the 3 top-scored plans.
Please join the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge Organizing Committee in congratulating our 2010 Finalists:
CPR ENGINEER'S HOUSE (Duchess, AB)
INSPECTACAR (Lethbridge, AB)
SUGAR DREAMS (Magrath, AB)
INSPECTACAR (Lethbridge, AB)
SUGAR DREAMS (Magrath, AB)
Twenty-two plans were received and showed entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage all inspired competitors to contact their host Community Futures office to explore options to further your endeavour. Community Futures can offer business consultation, training and loans.
Local Community Futures offices are:
- Community Futures Alberta Southwest (659 Main Street, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, (403) 627-3020)
- Community Futures Chinook (5324 - 48 Avenue, Taber, AB T1G 1S2, (403) 223-2984)
- Community Futures Entre-Corp (#202, 556 - 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K8, (403) 528-2824)
- Community Futures Lethbridge Region (2626 South Parkside Drive, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0C4, (403) 320-6044)
- Community Futures Meridian Region (125 - First Avenue East, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0, (306)463-1850)
- Community Futures Wild Rose (101, 331 - Third Avenue, Box 2159, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2, (403) 934-6488)
I sincerely hope you all pursue your ambitions. There was only 23 points variance between the top 50% of the plans submitted which means the competition was very tight and every business plan shows promise!
ATTENTION ALL 2010 PARTICIPANTS: Regardless of your level of participation in this year's Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge, you are welcome to register again next year. You'll be the first notified when registration opens. Several participants return for a sophomore cycle and their business idea strengthens at every turn.
Stay tuned for the winner to be announced June 11!
Congratulations again finalists!
