One thing many bloggers like to look at are the stats on their page. We can see all sorts of neat information. Where you're clicking from, how you're finding us, what keywords you're searching.
I've heard all sorts of stories of people search the most strange things and coming across a blog randomly. Sorry, I don't have any stories like that but I did notice someone was looking for info about past CEC winners.
Here's a list of the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge legacy:
2011
Winner - Pink Tie Events
Runners-Up - Earthstone Concrete Countertops and Creations
Platinum Garages
2010
Winner - InspectaCAR inc.
Runners-Up - CPR Engineer’s House
Sugar Dreams
2009
Winner- Bridge Land & Energy Services Ltd
Runner-Up - Family Tree Child Care
2008
Winner - Inspire Studio and Gallery
Runner-Up - Clay for Kids Lethbridge
2007
Winner - Titan Contract Welding Ltd.
Runners-Up - Paws on the Run Pet Services Ltd.
2006
Winner - Relaxation Room
Agri-Value - BioDiesel ReFuel
2005
Winner - Southern Alberta Application Service Providers
Agri-Value - Spragg’s Meat Shop
Congratulations to all past Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge winners!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Cash Flow
If you haven't been thinking about the money involved with being an entrepreneur, you've really missed a step!
The "Financials" sessions aren't for a few more weeks but I'm gonna leak a tool here so you can start thinking about your cash flow projection. Specifically, start exploring your expenses. (Spoiler alert: Morley, CF Business Analyst, will be starting his session with expenses and work his way up the sheet.)
{CASH FLOW PROJECTION}
By the way, we have a Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chinook-Entrepreneur-Challenge/125548044171964
The "Financials" sessions aren't for a few more weeks but I'm gonna leak a tool here so you can start thinking about your cash flow projection. Specifically, start exploring your expenses. (Spoiler alert: Morley, CF Business Analyst, will be starting his session with expenses and work his way up the sheet.)
{CASH FLOW PROJECTION}
By the way, we have a Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chinook-Entrepreneur-Challenge/125548044171964
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Dragon's Den Auditions
Test your idea out against the fiery beasts!!
Auditions are this weekend in Calgary, and again March 24.
[more info here]
In other CEC news, registered participants should have received an email earlier today. If you haven't received it, please email info@chinookchallenge.com so we can sort out the bugs and verify that I have your email address correct in the database.
(Please check your Spam folder too.)
Auditions are this weekend in Calgary, and again March 24.
[more info here]
In other CEC news, registered participants should have received an email earlier today. If you haven't received it, please email info@chinookchallenge.com so we can sort out the bugs and verify that I have your email address correct in the database.
(Please check your Spam folder too.)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Session clips
Hi all!!
Haven't quite figured out how to post clips here yet but check out our YouTube channel with the clips posted: http://www.youtube.com/user/YouthTechnoProgram?feature=mhee
Haven't quite figured out how to post clips here yet but check out our YouTube channel with the clips posted: http://www.youtube.com/user/YouthTechnoProgram?feature=mhee
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
*technical difficulties*
Sincerely want to apologize to our videoconference participants.
The presentation computer froze and there were challenges with audio in the VC sites.
We'll address the issues and ensure service is improved moving forward.
In the meantime, we'll see if we can get you a copy of the session to view.
Please email me at info@chinookchallenge.com.
Again, very sorry.
The presentation computer froze and there were challenges with audio in the VC sites.
We'll address the issues and ensure service is improved moving forward.
In the meantime, we'll see if we can get you a copy of the session to view.
Please email me at info@chinookchallenge.com.
Again, very sorry.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Materials/Handouts
As a participant, there are a few things you'll want to bring with you to each training session - notebook, pen/pencil/highlighter, perhaps a voice recorder - but our speakers also provide handy handouts.
I really want to emphasize the importance of taking notes during sessions and not relying on handouts being posted. Our speakers throw lots of tidbits in as they do their presentations that aren't always included in the slides.
Session materials are available on the website at: http://chinookchallenge.com/seminar.php
I really want to emphasize the importance of taking notes during sessions and not relying on handouts being posted. Our speakers throw lots of tidbits in as they do their presentations that aren't always included in the slides.
Session materials are available on the website at: http://chinookchallenge.com/seminar.php
Viewing sessions online
Once registered, participants have a choice of ways to take in the training sessions:
-in person at University of Lethbridge, room L1060 (first door on your left when entering the library's main building)
-videoconference via RISE Network to community libraries or your local Community Futures office. (Please contact coordinator no later than 11am on the day of the session to make arrangements.)
-online: after your registration has been received, you will receive a weekly email with a link and login information. The site isn't active until the live session starts on Wednesday evenings.
If you aren't receiving weekly emails (usually sent Tuesday or Wednesday), check your spam folder or contact me at info@chinookchallenge.com.
WATCHING SESSIONS AFTER WEDNESDAY
Full training sessions will not be available however highlight clips will be posted in this blogsite and training materials can be found on the CEC website.
-in person at University of Lethbridge, room L1060 (first door on your left when entering the library's main building)
-videoconference via RISE Network to community libraries or your local Community Futures office. (Please contact coordinator no later than 11am on the day of the session to make arrangements.)
-online: after your registration has been received, you will receive a weekly email with a link and login information. The site isn't active until the live session starts on Wednesday evenings.
If you aren't receiving weekly emails (usually sent Tuesday or Wednesday), check your spam folder or contact me at info@chinookchallenge.com.
WATCHING SESSIONS AFTER WEDNESDAY
Full training sessions will not be available however highlight clips will be posted in this blogsite and training materials can be found on the CEC website.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Market Research
Need a link for calculating your market research numbers?
Heather mentioned there are lots of tools online to help determine confidence levels. Here's one I came across: http://www.stats.gla.ac.uk/steps/glossary/confidence_intervals.html#conflevel
Also, StatsCanada produces abundant amounts of information (including new Census information released today).
Guess what? The book is available in pdf for free online: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-402-x/2011000/pdf-eng.htm
and here's the link to the community profiles: http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
Thank you so much to our presenters tonight!
Alaina Wells
Lethbridge Vehicle License & Registry
2045 Mayor Magrath Dr. S, Lethbridge
403-329-5196
lethbridgevehicle@telus.net
http://www.lethbridgevehicle.com/
Stephen C. Mogdan
Stringam Denecky LLP
314 3rd St S, Lethbridge
403-328-5577
scmogdan@stringam.ca
http://www.stringam.ca/
Heather McIntosh-Rivera
Economic Development Lethbridge
308 Stafford Dr., Lethbridge
403-331-0022
heather@chooselethbridge.ca
http://www.chooselethbridge.ca/
Last week's speaker:
Greg Stonehocker
ActionCOACH
403-524-3636
gregstonehocker@actioncoach.com
Heather mentioned there are lots of tools online to help determine confidence levels. Here's one I came across: http://www.stats.gla.ac.uk/steps/glossary/confidence_intervals.html#conflevel
Also, StatsCanada produces abundant amounts of information (including new Census information released today).
Guess what? The book is available in pdf for free online: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-402-x/2011000/pdf-eng.htm
and here's the link to the community profiles: http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
Thank you so much to our presenters tonight!
Alaina Wells
Lethbridge Vehicle License & Registry
2045 Mayor Magrath Dr. S, Lethbridge
403-329-5196
lethbridgevehicle@telus.net
http://www.lethbridgevehicle.com/
Stephen C. Mogdan
Stringam Denecky LLP
314 3rd St S, Lethbridge
403-328-5577
scmogdan@stringam.ca
http://www.stringam.ca/
Heather McIntosh-Rivera
Economic Development Lethbridge
308 Stafford Dr., Lethbridge
403-331-0022
heather@chooselethbridge.ca
http://www.chooselethbridge.ca/
Last week's speaker:
Greg Stonehocker
ActionCOACH
403-524-3636
gregstonehocker@actioncoach.com
Thursday, February 2, 2012
PRIZES
Not only is there cash up for grabs - $10,000 for Grand Prize, two $2,500 Runner-Up prizes - but the total prizes available this year are valued at over $40,000!!
Up for grabs:
- $10,000 GRAND PRIZE
- two $2,500 RUNNER-UP PRIZES
- memberships with ActionCOACH
- radio marketing package with CJOC/CJCY
- special video production offer with K2 Communications
- HP Printer/Scanner/Copier
- weblisting with ClearlyInteractive
- 1-year lease with tecconnect
- laptop case, umbrella, pen set from Print Partners
-
(subject to change, distribution of prizes to be determined)
Up for grabs:
- $10,000 GRAND PRIZE
- two $2,500 RUNNER-UP PRIZES
- memberships with ActionCOACH
- radio marketing package with CJOC/CJCY
- special video production offer with K2 Communications
- HP Printer/Scanner/Copier
- weblisting with ClearlyInteractive
- 1-year lease with tecconnect
- laptop case, umbrella, pen set from Print Partners
-
(subject to change, distribution of prizes to be determined)
SESSION 1: Ideas to Action
What an uplifting session last night from our speaker Greg Stonehocker from ActionCOACH.
Greg shared strategies to build your business strategically and strong.
Check back here as we're planning on posting clips from the session.
Be sure to join us next week for Market Analysis with Heather McIntosh-Rivera from Economic Development Lethbridge.
We'll also have a special guest from Lethbridge Vehicle License & Registry, Alaina Wells, who will share information about corporate structure (partnerships, incorporation, etc) and what you'll need at these early steps.
Say, did you catch our segment on Global about last year's winners, Pink Tie Events?
Greg shared strategies to build your business strategically and strong.
Check back here as we're planning on posting clips from the session.
Be sure to join us next week for Market Analysis with Heather McIntosh-Rivera from Economic Development Lethbridge.
We'll also have a special guest from Lethbridge Vehicle License & Registry, Alaina Wells, who will share information about corporate structure (partnerships, incorporation, etc) and what you'll need at these early steps.
Say, did you catch our segment on Global about last year's winners, Pink Tie Events?
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