Call for Submissions- Business Start-up Award
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to issue a call for submissions for its second annual Start-Up Legacy Award Investing in Entrepreneurs provided in partnership with several of its members to offer support to a budding entrepreneur.
This new award will be presented in October during the Chamber’s Small Business Week Awards Luncheon to assist the recipient in taking their venture to the next level.
Its purpose is to identify a viable startup, a business that is just beginning to develop, located within Truro and Colchester region and provide it with a one-time $2,500 cash prize as well as in-kind supports, products and services, from partnering member businesses.
Criteria:
You must live within Truro or Colchester Region
The business must operate within Truro & Colchester Region
Open to an individual or partners with a business idea that needs capital and professional support.
All entrepreneurs must have ideas or business models in the start-up phase and have earned less than $5,000
Your business idea should stand apart from current business offerings, giving you a unique edge on the competition.
Demonstrate the grant money and support services will have a meaningful impact on business growth and job creation in the local area
Click the link below to submit an entry:
Finalists will be contacted to present to a judging panel in early October. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s Small Business Awards luncheon, Oct. 18, 12 p.m., Holiday inn and Convention Centre.