Sponsoring Agency: MNP
Type of Fund:
Deadline Available: Available
Deadline Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/26/2021
Size of the Fund: Not Available
As an entrepreneurial firm built for entrepreneurs, MNP is proud to support local business communities and young business leaders by providing the advice and tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.
In partnership with key local stakeholders who share their vision, MNP created the Future Leaders mentorship program to assist young business leaders who are seeking to start or actively involved in an entrepreneurial enterprise.
MNP is looking for young business leaders who are seeking to start or actively involved in an entrepreneurial enterprise and are ready to gain the insight required to build their business and expand their future.
What will successful applicants receive?
• One year of monthly professional mentoring, guidance and advice from an MNP partner
• Year-long memberships to participating boards of trade and chambers of commerce
• Consultation with media experts and profile enhancement strategy
• Personalized award and recognition as an MNP Future Leader
What does it mean to be an MNP Future Leader?
• Entrepreneurship
o The MNP Future Leaders Program aids young entrepreneurs. Whether you need assistance scaling your business, expanding your distribution channels or developing your business plan, the MNP mentors have the knowledge and experience to help elevate your existing business or bring your business ideas to life.
• Learning
o MNP mentors offer in-depth industry experience. They understand the dynamic business environment and know how to navigate the challenges that entrepreneurship brings. As a mentee, you jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey with an accelerated learning path. Through regular mentorship sessions, you learn what to do and what not to do, allowing you to reach success faster than the competition.
• Community
o As an MNP Future Leader, you join a community that wants to see you succeed. Future Leaders receive year-long memberships to the Brampton Board of Trade, Mississauga Board of Trade and Oakville Chamber of Commerce. Member benefits include access to valuable resources, information on current industry trends and public policy issues, advocacy support, networking and growth opportunities and savings through affinity partners.
• Ambition
o MNP Future Leaders are driven by a personal desire to make an impact. They have an inspiring story about what it means to be an entrepreneur and are fueled by their unwavering ambition, dedication and enthusiasm to succeed.
Criteria
• Individuals should be between the ages of 18 and 40 and an owner / operator of a business or in a management position at an existing business as part of a succession plan.
• Applicants must live, learn or work within Peel Region (Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga) or Oakville, and meet one of the three criteria below:
o Reside in Peel Region or Oakville
o Be a graduate or current student from a post-secondary institution or a member of an incubator or co-working space in the area
o Operate a business or serve customers locally
More information at: https://www.mnp.ca/en/future-leaders
