We are extremely pleased to announce the results of ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur hosted by CG6 Inc, one of our notable partners during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Here’s a press release that they issued with the results of their triple events taking place in Toronto and Waterloo. Thank you to CG6 Inc. for working with us during Global Entrepreneurship Week!

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Trudeau: “You are not tomorrow’s leader, but today’s leaders”
Cg6 Inc. took part in Global Entrepreneurship Week with a 95% turnout

November 27, 2009, Toronto – With the support of Impact Entrepreneurship Group, George Brown College and University of Waterloo, Cg6 Inc. (www.cg6.com) ran three sessions of open mike discussions at George Brown College and University of Waterloo, participated at the Impact National Conference 2009 and the 2009 Impact Gala during the Entrepreneurship Week Canada, held on Nov 16th to Nov 22nd inclusively. Having close to 90,000 impressions, ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur resulted in a 95% turnout.

Entrepreneurship Week Canada is a nation-wide campaign embracing innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009, the week brought together like-minded individuals together to promote and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship.

ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur
With the support of University of Waterloo, ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur was featured on their Alumni enewsletter. In addition, ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur was also mentioned on the Impact Entrepreneurship Group’s November Newsletter; Global Entrepreneurship Week Newsletter and their blog; University of Waterloo Career Services’ Student page and the Career Services Events’ newsletter; Society of Internet Professionals newsletter and their blog. The event also got listed on a number of activities and event calendars including the UW Event, totaling close to 90,000 impressions on the internet.

“The 95% turnout would not have been possible without the support of our partners and all who randomly believed in the organization of this event. The feedback has been positive; our group has been personally congratulated at several levels. And I thank you all.” Tm Mahdi, director and founder of Cg6 Inc. pointed out.

Impact National Conference 2009
Being an Exhibition sponsor at the Impact National Conference, Cg6 Inc. was able to share its mission and passion to young minds and respective industries. The conference attracted 500 of the top high school and post-secondary students from across Canada. This is where youth leaders and like-minded individuals with a passion for entrepreneurship gather to inspire, learn, educate, and cultivate their peers with the entrepreneurial spirit.

Impact Gala
Cg6 Inc. was delightful to be a guest attending the 2009 Impact Gala “Dare to Dream”. The gala featured Justin Trudeau as keynote speaker. Justin is passionate about engaging and empowering youth to think and act entrepreneurial. His work with environmental groups and youth activism set an extraordinary example for today’s youth and demonstrates him as a leader propelling positive change in Canada.

In his speech, Justin refreshed youths with these words with a reminder to industry’s current entrepreneurs, “You are not tomorrow’s leader, but today’s leaders.” Cg6 Inc. is honoured to be involved in an event having him speak and share his encouraging words.
Updates and photos can be found online at www.cg6.com and Cg6’s Facebook page.

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a movement to inspire millions of people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. GEW Canada connected hundreds of organizations to champion a culture of entrepreneurship and mentoring, through local, national and global initiatives. Students, educators, young adults, entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, employees, non-profit leaders, corporations, governments, and many others participate in a wide range of programs. The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the Official Host for GEW Canada 2009.

Impact Entrepreneurship Group Impact Entrepreneurship Group is Canada’s largest non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit amongst youth in Canada and becoming a starting point and catalyst for youth interested in entrepreneurship and leadership.

Cg6 Inc. Cg6 Inc. is a lifestyle media relations agency entirely focused to the Arts & Media. For the last 8 years, Cg6 Inc. has been recognized and supported by the media for social initiatives. Cg6 Inc. organizes Toronto’s largest portfolio review & internship night and the organizer of the annual Prospecting Freelancer open discussion resource lead by successful freelancers themselves. Cg6 Inc. works closely not only with educational institutions, but as well with recent graduates, independent artists, media agencies and various groups.

As an agency, Cg6 Inc. is the organizing founder of Design Guild of Toronto; a non-profit body made by entrepreneurial creatives and media professionals, representing over 1,100 specialized members. In addition, Cg6 Inc. is the publishers of the subscription based crossover magazine, dedicated to the entrepreneurial freelancer. It is the transition from arts to business and business to arts.

For more information please contact:

Tm Mahdi Director & Founder Cg6 Inc.
416.238.6881
tm.mahdi@cg6.com

Impact is teaming up with The On Contact with an Entrepreneur event will take place on Tuesday November 17th at 7pm-9pm in DC 1302.  This event is a panel discussion hosted by Cg6 Inc. that educates and promotes to young professionals the different faces of entrepreneurship. Please come out and show your support!

Host: Cg6 Inc.
Date: November 17th, 2009 – Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: University of Waterloo, Davis Centre Library, Room 1302

A total of 13 industry-experienced entrepreneurs – our guest speakers – will engage YOU, the audience with informative answers in an open mike format. YOU will have the opportunity to witness first-hand, the runnings of a business as an entrepreneur. The hardships and perks, the highs and the lows – all provided from real view points of our speakers. The format provides an added intrigue by allowing YOU to compare the commonalities and differences among true entrepreneurs.

Speakers include:

- Annette Borger – award winning publicist in professional development
- Johnson Chou – award winning media recognized multidisciplinary architect & designer
- Eleonore Goulet – media recognized translation broker
- Max Haroon – association founder of accredited Internet Professionals
- Laurent Ho – media supported social entrepreneur
- Joseph Khunaysir – founder of 77th fastest growing company in Canada
- Corinne Lor – life-changing success coach
- Adam McNeill & Maya Kenedy – young dynamic web media professionals
- Carol Moxam – one of Canada’s top 3 Certified Special Event Professionals
- Patrick Monize – founder of project management office for media and financial sector
- Sean Ramsay – industry recognized interactive media producer
- Vwodek Wojczynski – trilingual business coach

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