For the past five years, the Economic Fuel competition has been providing seed capital to help local student entrepreneurs realize their dreams of owning their own business. The competition officially launches each Fall and culminates in the Spring with $117,000 in seed capital awarded to eight winning teams. Past winners have included such local fixtures as Taraluna, Little Learner’s Preschool, Agogo, Humboldt Mobile Massage, Eden Home, Shred Tec and Sherlock Records Management.
“The competition is very unique for our area, and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to lay your cards on the table and go for it,” said last year winner and $25,000 recipient Corey Fitze of Sherlock Records Management. “The biggest thing I gained out of the competition was confidence. Your confidence grows throughout the competition, in your plan, and in your business itself. It’s a lot of work, but it is an opportunity to put your dreams into action.”
Completed registration packets may be turned in anytime between now and January 28, and can be obtained at:
The CR Bookstore
HSU Bookstore
Prosperity center, 520 E St., Eureka
CR Eureka Downtown Instructional Site, 605 K St., Eureka
Or
By downloading a copy from our Web Site at: www.economicfuel.org.
Completed registration packets with required supporting documents must be turned in before 5:00 p.m. on January 28th at the CR Eureka Downtown Instructional Site. Avoid the last minute rush by turning in your registration packet early!
All Economic Fuel events are free and open to the public. Visit the Web site at www.economicfuel.org to get inspired, get informed and get involved.