Entrepreneurship Skills Development for Students
Annual Award Ceremony and Dinner
5th Annual Award Ceremony&Dinner
1st April 2010
To be held at West Park Centre, 319 Perth Road
The Annual Award Ceremony will mark the end of this year at The Enterprise Gym. A selection of our financial sponsors and patrons along side our top members this year, will dine together and celebrate the achievements of the members of the Enterprise Gym throughout the past year. Members will receive their Merit, Colour, Half-Blue, and Blues awards, The Enterprise Gym Champion and The Enterprise Gym Champion Team will be announced. A fun evening, topped off with entertainment from various student acts.
Below are some pictures from last years Award Ceremony, to see more pictures click here! (You may need to sign in in order to see them).
Niki, 31 March 10
Rubber Duckie Hunt
On Friday 19th March, The Enterprise Gym ran it’s first ever ‘Rubber Duckie Hunt’. Members, some in fancy dress, followed a trail of clues around campus to find a total of ten rubber duckies. Each duck was accompanied with a question about enterprise and business which the teams had to answer correctly in order to win the challenge.
The winning team, with correct answers to all questions and fastest to find the ducks was “Daffy Ducks” who win a corporate box at Ibrox for a match, where they will be treated to a pre match meal with our friends at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Second place, only a few seconds behind was “Smarty” who win £150.
“Smart Farm” came in third winning £50 along with the prize for the best costumes on the day adding and free meal at Braes to their prize total.
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all members who took part. Thanks goes to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, SIE, and Braes for providing the prizes and to Apex Hotels for supplying the ducks!
Niki, 22 March 10
The winning team, with correct answers to all questions and fastest to find the ducks was “Daffy Ducks” who win a corporate box at Ibrox for a match, where they will be treated to a pre match meal with our friends at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Second place, only a few seconds behind was “Smarty” who win £150.
“Smart Farm” came in third winning £50 along with the prize for the best costumes on the day adding and free meal at Braes to their prize total.
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all members who took part. Thanks goes to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, SIE, and Braes for providing the prizes and to Apex Hotels for supplying the ducks!
Niki, 22 March 10
Winner of The Discovery Challenge Competition is announced!
The Award Ceremony took place on Thursday 18th March, where the winners of The Enterprise Gym Discovery Challenge Competition 2009-10 Semester 2 were announced. A total of 13 teams completed the competition this Semester so the fight was on for the top spot.
Guest presenter Graham McKee, Director of Strategic Planning, University of Dundee shared some words of wisdom before announcing the winners.
Scoring top points in every round and winning the Thursday evening Lions’ Den, their business plan didn’t let them down either -- the winner was announced: MRV. Euan McTurk from the MRV team shared the teams elevator pitch with the audience one final time after accepting his award (see photo above). A worthy winner!
Second place was shared between Who’s your Daddy and Peachy&Beau, and fourth place went to Single Girl in the Village.
Congratulation to all teams who took part and a big thank you to all our trainers who make this competition possible.
Niki, 19 March 10
Guest presenter Graham McKee, Director of Strategic Planning, University of Dundee shared some words of wisdom before announcing the winners.
Scoring top points in every round and winning the Thursday evening Lions’ Den, their business plan didn’t let them down either -- the winner was announced: MRV. Euan McTurk from the MRV team shared the teams elevator pitch with the audience one final time after accepting his award (see photo above). A worthy winner!
Second place was shared between Who’s your Daddy and Peachy&Beau, and fourth place went to Single Girl in the Village.
Congratulation to all teams who took part and a big thank you to all our trainers who make this competition possible.
Niki, 19 March 10
Mini Award Ceremony - Thursday 18th March
Winners of DISCO Semester 2 are announced
Free Business Networking Club
Elevator events are for people aged 18-30 who are in business or are
thinking about going into business.
So if you want to meet like minded people to share ideas with, strike business deals and most of all, have a great night out, then Elevator is for you!
Where:
Fat Sams, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee DD1 1PU
When:
Tuesday 30th March
6pm for 6.30pm start
Dress code:
Anything goes!
How much:
FREE
An audience with Oli Norman and Henry Dawes…..
In March, we have invited Oli Norman to tell us how he created successful marketing and events agency, DADA. And Henry Dawes of Joup Ltd will talk about how to get your product or service noticed, and your target market on side.
So come along and enjoy a FREE drink, FREE Domino’s pizza and the chance to win a prize in the very popular “Pitch Your Business”.
So if you want to meet like minded people to share ideas with, strike business deals and most of all, have a great night out, then Elevator is for you!
Where:
Fat Sams, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee DD1 1PU
When:
Tuesday 30th March
6pm for 6.30pm start
Dress code:
Anything goes!
How much:
FREE
An audience with Oli Norman and Henry Dawes…..
In March, we have invited Oli Norman to tell us how he created successful marketing and events agency, DADA. And Henry Dawes of Joup Ltd will talk about how to get your product or service noticed, and your target market on side.
So come along and enjoy a FREE drink, FREE Domino’s pizza and the chance to win a prize in the very popular “Pitch Your Business”.
To book a place, email
catherine.ward@psybt.org.uk or call 01382 443411 for more information.
or sign up here!!
or sign up here!!
Niki, 18 March 10
Discovery Challenge - Mini Award Ceremony
This Thursday 18 March, 5.30pm at The Enterprise Gym there will be a mini Award Ceremony to announce the results of the Discovery Challenge for Semester 2 this year.
After all the hard work our members have put in, this is when they will reap their rewards.
Not to mention the advice and free occupancy of the University’s Greenhouse pre-incubator facility the top teams will have the opportunity to benefit from. All teams will receive a certificate of completion and there will be the usual free nibbles on offer.
Ian Stewart, of James Keiller Estates Ltd, will be making an appearance and Graham McKee, a member of the senior management team at the University of Dundee, will be giving out the awards.
It has been a hard fought competition throughout the Semester with some exceptional ideas explored. With a total of £1,750 prize money up for grabs, this is a substantial amount which will hopefully help get some of these business plans off the ground and running!
Niki, 16 March 10
After all the hard work our members have put in, this is when they will reap their rewards.
Top prize of £1,000,
£400 for second place,
£200 for third and
Fourth place gets £150.
£400 for second place,
£200 for third and
Fourth place gets £150.
Not to mention the advice and free occupancy of the University’s Greenhouse pre-incubator facility the top teams will have the opportunity to benefit from. All teams will receive a certificate of completion and there will be the usual free nibbles on offer.
Ian Stewart, of James Keiller Estates Ltd, will be making an appearance and Graham McKee, a member of the senior management team at the University of Dundee, will be giving out the awards.
It has been a hard fought competition throughout the Semester with some exceptional ideas explored. With a total of £1,750 prize money up for grabs, this is a substantial amount which will hopefully help get some of these business plans off the ground and running!
Niki, 16 March 10
DIGITAL MEDIA FOR GOOD
How can digital media make real
social impact? How can you get help to turn your ideas using technology
into projects that make a real difference in Scotland?
FirstPort seeks to identify, advise, connect, encourage and seed-fund new social entrepreneurs in Scotland. 4iP is an innovation fund, created by Channel 4, to stimulate public service digital media across the UK. It supports great ideas for websites, games and mobile services which help people improve their lives. FirstPort and 4iP have teamed up to help individuals develop early stage digital media ideas and prototypes in Scotland. Together they will build the skills, capabilities and partnerships to turn prototypes into social businesses. Together, they will be giving awards of up to £5,000 to help individuals from across Scotland to turn their digital media project into a reality. 4iP will share its expertise in digital media and FirstPort will provide dedicated support including training opportunities, mentoring and access to resources to help individuals develop their skills and their projects.
This free seminar will identify what makes a successful project, featuring Lauren Curren and Sarah Drummond (snook) and their award-winning mypolice project, and give you an opportunity to ask questions and get advice from funders and partners.
FirstPort seeks to identify, advise, connect, encourage and seed-fund new social entrepreneurs in Scotland. 4iP is an innovation fund, created by Channel 4, to stimulate public service digital media across the UK. It supports great ideas for websites, games and mobile services which help people improve their lives. FirstPort and 4iP have teamed up to help individuals develop early stage digital media ideas and prototypes in Scotland. Together they will build the skills, capabilities and partnerships to turn prototypes into social businesses. Together, they will be giving awards of up to £5,000 to help individuals from across Scotland to turn their digital media project into a reality. 4iP will share its expertise in digital media and FirstPort will provide dedicated support including training opportunities, mentoring and access to resources to help individuals develop their skills and their projects.
This free seminar will identify what makes a successful project, featuring Lauren Curren and Sarah Drummond (snook) and their award-winning mypolice project, and give you an opportunity to ask questions and get advice from funders and partners.
Wednesday 24th March 2010
Hannah Maclure Centre, University of
Abertay, 1-3 Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HP
4.30pm – 6.30pm
Rubber Duckie Hunt
This Friday at 11.30am The Enterprise Gym in association with
the Scottish Institute for Enterprise are holding a "Rubber Duckie
Hunt".
Supported by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Apex Hotels, there is a one-off grand prize, prizes for best dressed, 2nd and 3rd place; its a great afternoon of fun and free to enter! Teams can be between 2 and 5 people but limited to 15 teams in total.
The hunt itself is a cross between a Treasure Hunt, with clues to the location of the ducks; and a pub quiz with various questions to test your general knowledge of business enterprise and entrepreneurship which you need to answer to successfully complete the challenge. There may also be tasks involved with some of the ducks so be prepared to be enterprising!
The registration forms are to be filled out and returned to us ASAP either electronically to the.egym@gmail.com or by hand to The Enterprise Gym. Sign up!!
Lots of great prizes
to be won!!!
Supported by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Apex Hotels, there is a one-off grand prize, prizes for best dressed, 2nd and 3rd place; its a great afternoon of fun and free to enter! Teams can be between 2 and 5 people but limited to 15 teams in total.
The hunt itself is a cross between a Treasure Hunt, with clues to the location of the ducks; and a pub quiz with various questions to test your general knowledge of business enterprise and entrepreneurship which you need to answer to successfully complete the challenge. There may also be tasks involved with some of the ducks so be prepared to be enterprising!
The registration forms are to be filled out and returned to us ASAP either electronically to the.egym@gmail.com or by hand to The Enterprise Gym. Sign up!!
Niki, 15 March 10
Thursday evenings Lions' Den
Last night another exciting Lions’ Den took place. The teams all came prepared and shone on stage as they pitched their business plans to the “Lions”. The Lions were Ian Stewart of James Keiller Estates Ltd, Jim Patrick of Blue Square, Brian Frame of Rautomead and John Dowie, RBS. It was an unanimous decision from the judges, the winner of Thursdays Lions’ Den was announced: MRV.
Below, Euan McTurk and Graham George of MRV are presented their Lions’ Den Cup by John Dowie, RBS.
The semester is almost over and it remains to announce the overall winners of the Discovery Challenge 2009-10 Semester 2. A mini award ceremony will be taking place next Thursday at The Enterprise Gym. For the winners - their hard work will be rewarded with a big fat cheque along with the opportunity of office space at our EGym Greenhouse to facilitate the starting up of their business.
Niki, 12 March 10
Thursday evenings Lions' Den
The six teams from the Thursday evening session take on the panel of four Lions' to fight for the title of Enterprise Gym Lions' Den winner