Handbook

GASP! What is this handbook Brent spoke of in the last session??

The participant handbook can be found on the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge website.

He referred specifically to the evaluation criteria on page 13.

Find the handbook at http://cflethbridge.com/docs/1-Participant%20Handbook.pdf

Past Winners

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!

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

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.)

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

*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.

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