Just a quick calculation here....
WOW! Over 300 volunteer hours in this month from our Screeners!!
Our Screeners are anonymous so it's literally a thankless job, yet they come back every year and lend their expertise.
THANK YOU SO MUCH VOLUNTEERS!
Scoresheets are filing back and Finalists will be announced mid-week. Check back here for news!
FEEL FREE TO POST YOUR COMMENTS TO SCREENERS OR TRAINERS HERE!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Competition Time!
The numbers are still trickling in from the region but I can confirm that there were more than 20 plans received by the deadline today - so we have a competition going!
Congrats to everyone who submitted. You've taken a step towards a chance at over $40K in prizes but also a step towards your own prosperity by planning your success in business!
Plans will now be pre-screened (checked for competition submission requirements, pages, sections, formatting, etc) then sent to three screeners each. Screeners will evaluate the plans and give feedback and we should know who the Finalists are in 3-4 weeks!
Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2012 Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge.
An extra shout-out to ATB Financial for the support of this year's competition!
Congrats to everyone who submitted. You've taken a step towards a chance at over $40K in prizes but also a step towards your own prosperity by planning your success in business!
Plans will now be pre-screened (checked for competition submission requirements, pages, sections, formatting, etc) then sent to three screeners each. Screeners will evaluate the plans and give feedback and we should know who the Finalists are in 3-4 weeks!
Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2012 Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge.
An extra shout-out to ATB Financial for the support of this year's competition!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Submission FAQs
A few questions from participants, thought others might find the information useful as well.
Do the appendices need to follow the formatting outlined on page 12 of the Participants Handbook?
Your appendices can use any formatting. Recommend that they are clearly labeled. 10 pages maximum.
Do the information page or table of contents count in the 20 pages?
No, just the 10 sections must fit in the 20 pages.
If I only used one page for one section, can I put the extra page allotted toward another section?
Sorry, no. However, in addition to the business plan's 20 pages, you can include up to 10 pages of appendices.
Also, you can use hyperlinks within your text (verify that they are active if you send a .pdf). You may be able to drive screeners to information without using space within your submission. Caution, be concise so screeners are spending time surfing away from your plan and there are still a handful of screeners who print things.
Check back as other questions may come in!
Do the appendices need to follow the formatting outlined on page 12 of the Participants Handbook?
Your appendices can use any formatting. Recommend that they are clearly labeled. 10 pages maximum.
Do the information page or table of contents count in the 20 pages?
No, just the 10 sections must fit in the 20 pages.
If I only used one page for one section, can I put the extra page allotted toward another section?
Sorry, no. However, in addition to the business plan's 20 pages, you can include up to 10 pages of appendices.
Also, you can use hyperlinks within your text (verify that they are active if you send a .pdf). You may be able to drive screeners to information without using space within your submission. Caution, be concise so screeners are spending time surfing away from your plan and there are still a handful of screeners who print things.
Check back as other questions may come in!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tools
Wow! Speakers this year have been great!!
Not only are they knowledgeable, but they are packed with handy resources!
Over the past few weeks, our industry experts have dropped a number of handy online tools.
Here are a few of them:
InfoCanada.ca
Alberta Business Directory
FindAccountingSoftware
ChooseLethbridge
Check back to this post, more links coming!
Not only are they knowledgeable, but they are packed with handy resources!
Over the past few weeks, our industry experts have dropped a number of handy online tools.
Here are a few of them:
InfoCanada.ca
Alberta Business Directory
FindAccountingSoftware
ChooseLethbridge
Check back to this post, more links coming!
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pp-pp.nsf/eng/h_pm00000.html
NOC Codes: Human Skills Resource Development Canada
Profit Mastery Toolkit: http://brs-seattle.com/toolkit-new.html
www.profitmastery-university.com
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
update
Just an FYI that this week's email has been sent. If you haven't received anything titled "CEC Update - Mar. 14", email or phone to ensure the correct email address is on record.
Also, try your spam folder.
Perhaps provide another email address (if available) if you're not getting updates.
A handful of emails are coming back undelivered.
Check out the website for this week's handouts: http://chinookchallenge.com/seminar.php
Also, try your spam folder.
Perhaps provide another email address (if available) if you're not getting updates.
A handful of emails are coming back undelivered.
Check out the website for this week's handouts: http://chinookchallenge.com/seminar.php
Friday, March 9, 2012
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
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
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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!
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!
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