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Achieving Success with CG6 Inc. with 95% Turnout

Posted by Christine Lu | Posted in Blog, Programs | Posted on 30-11-2009

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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 Live Blogging on Scribble Live!

Posted by Christine Lu | Posted in Blog | Posted on 21-11-2009

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The Impact National Conference is well underway! For those who weren’t able to join us in person, you can now stay involved and see what’s happening minute by minute! We are live blogging on Scribble Live through the Global Entrepreneurship Week Canada Twitter account and Impact’s account. Check it out below!

http://www.scribblelive.com/Event/Impact_National_Conference3

Feel free to share with your networks copying and pasting the messages below:

Facebook:

Follow the live blogging at the 2009 Impact National Conference to see what’s happening at the very moment! http://www.scribblelive.com/Event/Impact_National_Conference3

Twitter:

RT @ImpactOrg: Live blogging on @scribblelive for @gewcanada for @ImpactOrg National Conference #INC09. http://bit.ly/4Geagp

PS. If you want to get mentioned on our Scribble Live Wall – make sure that you tag #INC09 in your tweets!

Impact on Rogers Daytime Television on Nov 16 & 20!

Posted by Christine Lu | Posted in Blog | Posted on 14-11-2009

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Rogers DaytimeImpact will be making not only one, but two appearances on Rogers daytime television show! You can see us live on Monday November 16th at 11:00am on Rogers daytime in the Peel Region and on November 20th at 11am, you can find us on Rogers Daytime in the York Region area! Tune in on channel 10 for those located in Peel and channel 63 for those located in the York Region area. We will be posting the link online to share with everyone following the interview!

About Rogers daytime Peel Region

Join us on daytime hosted by Travis Dhanraj and Dejan Gordon, an entertaining lifestyle show that highlights the people, events, and topics in and around the Peel Region. Guests will help reveal the richness and diversity of our community, while professionals will offer their expert advice. daytime is “local talk” about “life matters” including topics such as fashion, fitness, cooking, lifestyles, and more.

daytime….a window into your community.

About Rogers daytime York Region

daytime is York Region’s only daily, live lifestyle program showcasing everything the region has to offer.

Jacqueline Betterton & Jeff Moore bring their dynamic and fun-loving personalities to the screen every weekday morning offering up lots of laughs, tons of relevant information to York Region residents and a healthy dose of local matters.

daytime airs weekdays LIVE at 11:00am with encore presentations at 3:00pm, 5:00pm.