Futurpreneur Canada Announcements | November 20, 2013
<!–:en–>Week that was: Nov 11 – 15<!–:–>
Written by Futurpreneur Staff
We hope that everyone is having a great Global Entrepreneurship Week so far!
Find out what happened at CYBF last week.
- CYBF hosted two one-day workshops for our Princes Operation Program: #BeYourOwnBoss in both Halifax and Bellville for transitioning @CanadianForces ! There are 2 more yet to come in Ottawa – Find out more here.
- The boys of CYBF from @CYBFOntario @CYBFBC @CYBFCanada @FCJE across the country are growing a Mo – for Movember. Support the Fuzzy funders here!
- Entrepeer Vibe – November 12, 2013 issue was posted!
Great contributions from our outstanding volunteers:
- @Penelopetrunk talks about the ups and downs of starting her business. #CYBFLiveyourdream registrants, take a read here.
- Working towards a win-win solution
- Build your network – Build your business
- How to network with the affluent and successful
CYBF Entrepreneurs in the news!
- Sarah Fong, Spin Master Innovation Fund entrepreneur and founder of SuiteCity, was in the news here and here!
- Congrats @oliberte first certified Fair Trade Shoe Company! Check them out in here @TorontoStar. #socialentrepreneur
- Great article featuring #HumberPR grad Dana Huggard and @CYBFOntario entrepreneur Lauren Friese. Take a look here.
Stay active on Twitter by tweeting about events and initiatives. Below are a few messages to tweet this week:
- Only a few days left to register for #CYBFwinadate event in #LdnOnt on Nov 26. http://bit.ly/1akaZf6
- What would you do $20,000 of professional and creative services for your business? #CYBFLiveYourDream http://bit.ly/1bvSXD7
- Calling all #entrepreneurs- #CYBFmoMENTum program applications are open! Apply today for an exclusive- CYBF business #mentor http://bit.ly/19XhwWJ
Upcoming events:
- Attention mentors: sharpen your skills by joining @CYBFCanada & @RyersonU Nov22 in Van for a day of learning http://bit.ly/17dvT9L #mentor
- @CYBFOntario is hosting #CYBFwinadate in #LdnOnt @joekoolslondon tues.nov.26. register @ http://bit.ly/1akaZf6
- There are LOTS of great events happening this week for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) – Check out the events calendar and get involved!
Find out what’s happening in our regions:
- CYBF BC team had a great turnout at the Venture Okanagan’s Investors Forum. Take a look at some photos here and here.
- Jill Earthy having fun with @ursuccesscoach and @lunagal at #msummit! Great shot ladies, take a look here!
- Funding to move R&D to market. Deadline for applications Dec 8. Click here for more details #smallbusiness
- Check out the agenda for Nov 26, Overcoming Key Challenges in Growing a Company in #yeg here.
- Calling all #AB – #CYBFmoMENTum program applications are open! Apply today for an exclusive- CYBF business #mentor http://bit.ly/19XhwWJ
- -CYBF Saskatchewan team attended the Pitch Party last week with @WBrettWilson. Take a look at some photos here.
- CYBF Saskatchewan went to the Agribition next week make sure you stop by and say hi to @CYBFCanada entrepreneurs Renterra and FarmLead! More info here.
- Joelle Foster speaking at the National Business School Conference 2013 about entrepreneurship. Great photo here.
- RampUp Wknd 4 – Nov. 22 – 24 open to everyone with an idea for a startup, or the passion to be part of building one. http://eepurl.com/IlGU5
- SociaLIGHT #SLTC2013 is going to be amazing & CYBF is a proud sponsor! Use code CYBFROCKS & get $100 OFF tickets!
- Join #CYBF this Thursday from 1-4PM for a #businessplanworkshop at our downtown #Toronto location! #entrepreneurship http://shar.es/8tyiK
- CYBF Ontario team had a great turnout for their #businessplanworkshop here at head office! Find our more here.
- On November 13th, FCJE was at an networking event with over 150 people. It was organized by our new partner CDEC Centre-Nord. We met with great entrepreneurs that are very keen to apply for a loan fairly soon!
- We also attended a Entrepreneurship round table organized by the provincial Minister of Finance.
- We have our special GEW Entrepeer on Monday the 18th and will be participating at many GEW events.
- Great news for our friends and partners at @CEED_Halifax and @EDNns – Find the full article here.
- Excited to announce this group of #CYBF #HighFliers! An amazing cohort of #entrepreneurs. Ream more here.
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