NEDC 2011 Business Plan Competition

The next deadline for the 2011 NEDC Business Plan Competition is September 12th, 2011 @ noon.

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Don't know how to write a business plan?

Don't worry!  That is the purpose of the competition - to give you experience!

• Business Planning Workshops will take place across the Nuu-chah-nulth Region (Join our E-mail list by clicking "BE INFORMED" on the right hand side of this page to stay informed of upcoming workshops)
• Exploring Self Employment & Business Ideas will help you decide what type of business you may want to start.
• Getting Started will help you research your business idea to gather the information you will need for your business plan.
• NEDC Business Support is available to guide you through the business planning process

Who is Eligible?

• Aboriginal people within the Nuu-chah-nulth region and all Nuu-chah-nulth members of all ages
• Business Plan(s) must be written by the participant(s)
• Cannot have won NEDC’s Business Plan Competition before

Last year's Business Plan competition winners:

1st: Vanessa Hamilton George & Jessica Jack

Alberni Creations

Alberni Creations is an environmentally conscious graphics company. The business will showcase the Alberni Clayoquot region by creating promotional DVDs and unique artistic photo cards that highlight the beauty and  ruggedness of the area and talents of local artists.

2nd: Dennis Hetu

 Esthetikos Spa

Congratulations on a job well done to the winners from the NEDC Board & Staff! 

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