August 2024: Parry Sound Area Founders Awards Application is OPEN

Parry Sound Area Founders Awards Application is OPEN

You could win $10,000 or $5,000

The Parry Sound and Area Founders Circle is looking for businesses or entrepreneurs with promising new business ideas to enter the Founders Choice Awards competition.

“We’re thrilled to kick off the next edition of the competition and support businesses in the Parry Sound Area in reaching new heights,” says Nicole Boyd of Royal LePage Team Advantage Realty, Brokerage. She is co-chairing the Parry Sound and Area Founders Circle, alongside Peter Istvan of Peter Istvan Photography.

The Founders Choice Awards is accepting applications until October 31st, 2024. Participants have a chance to win the Grand Prize of $10,000 or the Second Prize of $5000.

What is the Parry Sound Area Founder’s Circle? 

  • The Parry Sound Area Founders Circle are community leaders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who have invested funds as prizes to be awarded to individuals or groups with innovative ideas that will help improve the local economy throughout the District of Parry Sound. In addition to being involved in the review and selection of the Awards, the Founders aim to provide significant assistance to all finalists with video production, marketing, mentorship, and introduction to investors.  Learn more here. 

Application Information and Founder Meet at Greet

  • Tuesday, September 24th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, at Trestle Brewing
  • Purpose: Get together for Founders, and for potential applicants to come and ask any questions

Working with Venture Bay Studio

  • Canadore College’s Venture Bay Studio will be covering the costs of professional headshots for Founders/Applicants, and the promo videos of the finalists.
  • Many thanks Jenn O’Brien, Shawn Chorney, and Venture Bay Studio for this partnership. Visit: Venture Bay Studio - Canadore College

Application Deadline is Oct 31st

  • Please visit: Apply – Parry Sound Area Founders Circle
  • All applications will be evaluated by the Founders based on the following five criteria: Broad Economic Impact; Innovation; Scalability/Growth Potential; Profitability Potential and Demand for Product/Service.

 

Important Dates

  • Tuesday, September 24th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
    • Founder’s meet and greet, and applicant information session at Trestle Brewery Company. 9 Great North Road, Parry Sound.
    • Come and meet, new and current Founders.
    • RSVP by Sept 14th to psareafounders@gmail.com
  • October 10th, 2024, 7:00 pm
    • How to Prepare your Application
    • ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82102947556
  • October 31st, 2024
    • Application Deadline
  • November/December 2024
    • Review and selection process of applications
  • Spring 2025
    • Award Ceremony

 Contact Co-Chairs:

 

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