CBC’s hit television show DRAGONS’ DEN, are currently hosting auditions looking for the next big ‘thing’ in Canadian business. DRAGONS’ DEN gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls - the Dragons. Successful pitchers will have a chance to earn real investment - from the Dragons’ own pockets! This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply and pitch their business concept for the chance to appear on national television. We would love to see as many people apply as we can! Interested applicants can apply here: http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions
The latest round of applications for the Starter Company Plus grants are now open, closing on March 24th. Those that are selected to participate will be notified of the training sessions in April and then submissions for the grant will take place in May with grant approvals occurring in June. Apply today as demand outstrips supply for this program. www.gotothunderbay.ca/startercompanyplus To be eligible for this $5,000 grant you must be either a business that is starting up (i.e. under 1 year of operation) or an existing business that is expanding in some qualitative way or purchasing an existing business. As well, the business that is applying must be able to demonstrate that it is a full time business.