If you are an entrepreneur who wishes to reach your full potential and maintain your head office in the Maritimes, then you are encouraged to apply for the Entrepreneurial Leaders Program (ELP).  

The basic criteria for applicants:

• be running a business they founded
• have growing staff and revenue
• be committed to a head office in the Maritimes
• exhibit personal tenacity and drive

Factors that will be considered:

• growth/export potential of the company
• serial entrepreneurial behaviour
• outside community involvement
• comments from references

All applicants are asked to submit a one page letter outlining their motivation to become part of the ELP class.  Letters must include the names and emails of 3 references that share the belief that the candidate should be considered as one of top 15 emerging entrepreneurs in the Maritimes. See sample application.

Get your application form now:

Applications will remain open until March 31st, 2010 at which point the management committee will invite 24 candidates for an interview.  The final selection will occur in April.  Application letters should be sent to nancy.mathis@mccain-institute.com.