January 16th, 2012
Alberta Entrepreneurs: Open New Doors!
Strathmore, AB - Community Futures and ATB Financial proudly announce a partnership to support local business through the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge Business planning competition. Now in its 8th year, this is a great opportunity for businesses to obtain free training on building a sustainable business plan and in the end possibly winning the grand prize of $10,000 cash plus numerous in-kind prizes. What an incentive to invest in your future and kick off 2012!
"Community Futures is thrilled to have ATB Financial come on as a platinum sponsor this year. They are a perfect partner for this competition - our mandates are both focused on supporting rural Alberta through our small and medium sized businesses" says Darlene Sinclair, General Manager of Community Futures Lethbridge Region. "One of the fundamental pillars of entrepreneurial success is a solid understanding of all aspects of managing and owning a business. The CEC program covers everything needed in developing a sustainable business plan. The odds of winning $10,000 to invest in your business and your future are amazing."
"It is the legendary Alberta entrepreneurial spirit that makes this province great" says Gary Friesen, Regional Business Manager of ATB Financial. "We have supported Alberta businesses achieve success for over 70 years and welcome the opportunity to help these entrepreneurs make their dreams come true."
Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge is a southern Alberta program for anyone starting or expanding a business. Registration is free and open now. Eight training sessions will be held Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m. starting February 1 through March 28.
Our office will be open for training sessions. Register now as space is limited!
Business plans are due April 30, 2012 and the final awards presentations will take place on June 14, 2012.
Visit www.chinookchallenge.com or call 403.934.8888 for registration and Challenge information.
Contact: Desiree Unvoas Ron Cox
Project Coordinator General Manager
Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge Community Futures Wild Rose Region
403.320.6044 403.934.8888
info@chinookchallenge.com wildrose@cfwildrose.ca
www.chinookchallenge.com www.cfwildrose.ca
Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge 2012 is proudly sponsored by ATB Financial, our platinum sponsor.