Due to last year’s successful Hawks’ Nest event, the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) in partnership with the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) are once again planning to deliver the Hawk’s Nest. This Dragon’s Den inspired competition encourages entrepreneurs from various sectors to pitch their business ideas in an attempt to secure financial support from local investors (The Hawks).
This year, contestants from Grey, Bruce, Owen Sound, Wellington North and Minto can compete for a possible $30,000 + investment in their business.
Prior to submitting applications, entrepreneurs will receive assistance with preparing their business plans at free training sessions. Training sessions will be offered in September in four locations:
- Y Employment Centre, Owen Sound, Friday, September 8, 2017
- Launch IT, Minto, Tuesday, September 12, 2017
- Lake Huron Training Centre, Kincardine, Friday, September 22, 2017
- Walkerton Legion, Walkerton, Tuesday, September 26, 2017
You can register for one of these sessions by contacting:
SEDC
www.sbdc.ca
519-799-5750 1-877-335-7332 hawksnest@sbdc.ca
Bruce CFDC
www.bruce.on.ca
519-396-8141 1-888-832-2232 hawksnest@sbdc.ca
The SEDC and the Bruce CFDC offer a wide variety of programs and services supporting community economic development and small business growth. In particular, they provide:
- Community strategic planning and socio-economic development
- Support for community-based projects
- Business information, training and planning services, and
- Access to capital for small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises.
The SEDC and the Bruce CFDC are not-for-profit organizations that have partnered to provide an avenue for existing businesses looking to expand and entrepreneurs wanting to start a business.
