At Impact, our main goal is to spread social entrepreneurship initiatives to youth across Canada. We have some really exciting events, programs and contests set to launch over the next few months, so be sure to keep following what we’re up to!

As entrepreneurs, we’re always focused on ROI and “Risk vs. Reward”, so how about we offer a no risk, high reward for helping us reach 2,000 Facebook Fans by July 31, 2010? We would like to invite one of our loyal fans to join us at our 7th annual Impact National Conference, taking place on November 12- 13th, 2010 in Downtown Toronto (over a $700 value!).

Held in November, the annual Impact National Conference brings together 500 of Canada’s top young leaders from high schools, universities and colleges. These future leaders participate in a two day long experience filled with workshops, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, a banquet and an awards ceremony. Past speakers at the conference include Harry Rosen (Founder of Harry Rosen Inc.), Frank O’Dea (Founder of Second Cup), Marc and Craig Kielburger (Founders of Free the Children) and many more!

Here’s what you do:

1) Get on Facebook

2) Become a fan at www.Facebook.com/ImpactFanPage

3) Share our page and invite your friends to sign up too!

So how do I win the FREE Impact National Conference ticket?

If we hit 2,000 fans before July 31, 2010 we’ll randomly select a winner!

Help the Impact Entrepreneurship Group SPREAD SOCIAL entrepreneurship across Canada and reward yourself with great ROI!

Brought to you by:

Impact Marketing | Spread Social

www.Impact.org

As many of you know from an earlier post, our team is working hard in the second round of selections for the Impact Apprentice Competition that takes place in August.

However, we would like your help in choosing the competitors!  Each candidate has submitted a 1-2 minute video on a topic that we have assigned them, and we would like you to vote for your favorites.  The videos have been posted here.  Don’t forget to check back often as more videos will be submitted as the deadline of July 11th approaches!  After you have voted, be sure to spread the word and encourage your friends to vote!

How to Vote:

1. Go to www.impactapprentice.ca
2. Use the options in the top left corner to “Login with Facebook” or create your own account using your email with the “Register” option and login through that.
3. Select the videos of your choosing and click on the “Vote for this Entry” button below the video.

You can vote for as many videos as you like, so feel free to choose more than one! You can vote for each video once per day until July 11, 2010 at midnight.

As this year’s Impact Apprentice competition is nearing, we have created a Facebook group and event for anyone who is interested in participating to join!

Impact Apprentice  is a hands-on competition in which 48 of Canada’s top post-secondary level students will compete in various unique real-life business challenges allowing them to demonstrate their entrepreneurship strength by applying their leadership, teamwork, management and marketing abilities.

ANY university students (not entering university in September, 2010) can apply, including those who have graduated as of April, 2010.

No matter what program you are in or how old you are…Impact Apprentice can benefit YOU! Benefits vary from $10 000 worth of goods in prizes as well as internship opportunities with some of the top firms in North America.

The first round of applications are due on June 13th at midnight, so apply now!

Last week, Impact held its contest for a free ticket to this year’s Impact Gala.  People from all over the country told us why they wanted to go to the gala, and the entrants were placed in a random draw.

Now, the results are in and the winner has been selected!  The ticket to the Impact Gala goes to @daniellevine on Twitter.  Congratulations to daniellevine and many thanks to all of the contest participants!

If you are still interested in participating in our conference, you can still register as a delegate! The deadline is Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Click here for more information.

Impact is giving away a ticket to this year’s Impact Gala.  The ticket ($600 total value) features access to a silent auction in support of Make a Wish Foundation, an inspiring keynote address, and the Impact Awards ceremony.

The prestigious gala takes place on the evening of Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Westin Harbour Castle located in Downtown Toronto.  More information on the Impact Gala can be found here.

How to Enter:

The contest begins Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:00 am EST and ends Friday, October 24, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST.

Twitter: Follow @ImpactOrg. Tweet with the hashtag #INC09 and tell us why you want to go to the Impact Gala.

Facebook: Add Impact’s Fan Page. Write on our Facebook fan page wall and tell us why you want to go to the Impact Gala.

Limit one entry per person per day.

Contest details can be found here.

For more information on eligibility requirements, please click here.