Junior Dragons Den returns to the Charles Bailey Theatre, May 1, 2015!

Qualifying entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a group of potential investors.

Modelled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den”, where qualifying entrepreneurs pitch their business idea to a group of potential investors, Junior Dragons’ Den, the West Kootenay-Boundary wide business contest for youth entrepreneurs, is returning to the Charles Bailey Theatre Friday May 1, 2015.

Students from Grades 8- College/ Trades level had until March 14th to enter a business concept paper and a brief 1.5-2 minute video elevator pitch, explaining their business idea. Submissions were evaluated based upon: finances, marketability, the product or service idea and the overall plan presented.

“We’re really excited to see this year’s submissions” stated Don Freschi, GM, CFDC Greater Trail. “Business concepts last year ranged from Eco Exhaust filters to all natural organic cosmetic products, and with the introduction of the College/ Trades student category for 2015, the sky’s the limit as to concept and creativity”, stated Freschi.

Junior Dragons will soon meet their mentors!

The top 5 student entries from the Grade 8-10, 11-12 and College trades categories, will be matched with a mentor from the local business community. Together they will review everything from start-up considerations and marketing, to coaching, leadership and presentation skills, as they refine their business concept into a working business plan and produce a short marketing video.

The Junior Dragons Den live Show

The competition culminates with the top 5 from each category pitching their business ideas complete with video Friday May 1st, in a live show format at Charles Bailey Theatre, to a panel of local Dragons’! And with $9000 in cash prizes up for grabs this promises to be a show not to be missed! To meet the Junior Dragons and stay tuned on the latest developments visit juniordragonsden.ca.