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?

New Region!!

It is with great pleasure to welcome Community Futures East Parkland to the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge!

CEC 2012

Today is the official first day of the 8th Annual Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge!

A lot of details are still firming up. Watch for minor changes to the eligibility that will allow for more businesses to participate. Also, we've upgraded the handbook to include working material to help you finish your business plan - a crucial step towards being successful in running your own business.

We are so thrilled to have ATB Financial join us as a Platinum Sponsor. CEC and ATB are natural partners as both aim to assist small and medium sized businesses grow throughout rural southern Alberta.



Because of their generous contribution, we are able to offer a $10,000 Grand Prize to the winner of the 2012 Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge. Other prizes are being offered too. ActionCoach, the number one business coaching firm in the world, is offering packages to Finalists to see new businesses in our communities excel. Also, CJCY/CJOC and ClearlyInteractive are giving marketing packages!


Training is going to be so valuable as you ponder your early steps. Come to a session and have an interactive discussion with professionals in different industries to get current, relevant information.

All you've got to do is REGISTER! (which is totally free)

Questions?
Email: info@chinookchallenge.com
Phone: 403.320.6044
FACEBOOK US

Check back because this is where you'll get up-to-date information on the training and competition!

Congratulations Pink Tie!

Stopped by the Pink Tie Events store this week, what a super fun place to visit!
Congrats ladies!!

2011 CEC WINNERS

(advance to 6:50 for CEC coverage)

pssst.... we have Finalists!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Earthstone Concrete Countertops and Creations
Pink Tie Events
Platinum Garages

These three individuals/groups will be presenting in front of a panel of Judges on June 9!!

Way to go to all our Competitors! We received record number of submissions this year and each showed genuine promise as sustainable businesses!
Screeners offered excellent and thorough feedback. Competitors can request their feedback/scoresheets and are invited to participate again in 2012!!

Mark Monday on your calendar!

I know many of you are expecting a big announcement!!
Because of the overwhelming response and the quality of the plans (Great Job, Everyone!), reserve screeners were called in!
Screeners are saying the plans were strong, engaging and they enjoyed being able to participate at this stage.
Evaluations are coming in and I expect we’ll be able to announce the Finalists (3) on Monday!
CHECK BACK!