{"id":6056,"date":"2020-10-07T13:03:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T17:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/press_release\/futurpreneur-to-award-young-entrepreneurs-10000-through-expanded-rock-my-business-workshop-series\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T22:26:38","slug":"futurpreneur-to-award-young-entrepreneurs-10000-through-expanded-rock-my-business-workshop-series","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/press_release\/futurpreneur-to-award-young-entrepreneurs-10000-through-expanded-rock-my-business-workshop-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Futurpreneur to award young entrepreneurs $10,000 through expanded rock my business workshop series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Awards available to eight young, aspiring entrepreneurs who participate in Futurpreneur\u2019s free Rock My Business workshop series, which will equip them with the skills needed to launch a new business<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toronto, ON (October 7, 2020) \u2013 Futurpreneur Canada today announced the launch of the RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, eight awards of $10,000 each given annually to diverse, young, aspiring entrepreneurs who participate in Futurpreneur\u2019s newly expanded, three-part digital workshop series Rock My Business, and then develop and submit a completed business plan and cash flow statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in 2017, the quarterly Rock My Business workshop series has been funded by RBC Foundation, in support of RBC Future Launch (the bank\u2019s $500 million commitment to empower Canadian youth for the jobs of tomorrow). Since then, it has equipped more than 1,800 young, aspiring entrepreneurs from across Canada with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to launch a business, enabling them to work toward developing a launch-ready business plan and realistic cash flow statement, guided by Futurpreneur\u2019s expert business advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Futurpreneur pivoted to continue supporting aspiring entrepreneurs by reworking the in-person workshops into a digital offering, allowing for greater national participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, along with the launch of the Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, supported by RBC, Futurpreneur has expanded its free digital program even further, adding a new introductory Rock My Business Idea workshop. This new offering will help idea-stage entrepreneurs determine what makes a viable business before proceeding to learn the basics of developing a successful business plan and realistic cash flow statement. The new series launches on October 6, 2020. Participants can visit the Rock My Business page<\/a> to sign up for the next available workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Rock My Business series is our most sought-after pre-launch program, providing emerging entrepreneurs with essential foundational skills that help take the guesswork out of turning a viable business idea into a solid plan for a successful business,\u201d says Charles Finley, Chief Experience Officer, Futurpreneur Canada. \u201cThanks to RBC, these substantial new awards, when combined with our expanded digital offering, will enable us to attract even more aspiring, young business owners, helping foster economic resilience in communities large and small nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To encourage a more diverse youth entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada, the following eight awards of $10,000 each will be offered to eligible participants annually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n