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| Venture Forward is Canada's Premier Business Plan Competition |
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| 2006 Winners |
| New! StarPhoenix article: Company owners pave way to success |
| This year Venture Forward accepted applications from 28 incredibly talented entrepreneurs from across Canada. There were 10 finalists, and 6 of them presented business plans to our judges and were awarded the following prizes: |
 Lorraine and Zenon Forster
U of S, Veterinary Medicine |
1st Place Winner $25,000 Platinum Investment from Cameco Humboldt Veterinary Services Humboldt Veterinary Services will be a professional corporation owned and operated by Drs. Zenon and Lorraine Forster. This exciting business venture will provide highly reliable veterinary services to companion and farm animals in the East Central portion of the province. |
 Tom Ross and Steve Dawe
U of S, College of Commerce |
2nd Place Winner $15,000 Gold Investment from PIC Investment Group Inc. I. S. Solutions I. S. Solutions has developed an online registration and payment software program called Sport Report. Sport Report organizes and manages the administration processes of recreational sports leagues. Upon implementation, Sport Report provides the client with a custom designed website that will manage registration and facilitate payment of league fees online. Sport Report then compiles manages and organizes informational databases for league administrators and can save countless volunteer hours for sport organizations. |
 Andre Cayer
Global Infobrokers Self Employment Program |
3rd Place Winner $10,000 Silver Investment from 8th Street RV Watercycles Energy Recovery Inc. The watercycleT is a contra-flow copper heat exchanger for drain water that reduces hot-water-heating costs by 40-50%. The watercycleT operates in a similar way to an air-to-air heat exchanger, and it will save money and reduce carbon emissions. Outgoing drain water from a shower flows through a centre copper pipe, warming the incoming cold water by conduction through its walls. The all-copper design allows for rapid conduction of heat. The product is assembled using existing plumbing supplies and is readily installed into a new or existing plumbing system. The watercycleT is manufactured exclusively in Saskatchewan. In lay terms, the watercycleT warms cold water in the same way you would warm your cold hands on a mug of hot chocolate. |
 Robert Hanson
U of S, College of Engineering |
4th Place Winner $2,000 Bronze Support Startup Cost Reimbusements From Salamon & Ratzlaff Chartered Accountants Wiegers Financial and Aero Delivery Hanson Tea Company The Hanson Tea Company brings the world of specialty tea to Canada. We source teas from all over the world and sell them at our fully integrated e-commerce website. |
 Curtis Olson and Chris Richards
U of S, College of Engineering |
4th Place Winner $2,000 Bronze Support Startup Cost Reimbusements From Salamon & Ratzlaff Chartered Accountants Wiegers Financial and Aero Delivery O.R. Energy Systems O.R. Energy Systems is a private renewable energy utility that is focused on producing energy derived from the sun, wind, ground or water. We are currently working in collaboration with Olstar Developments Inc. on a pilot project to implement a solar wall that will reduce the winter heating requirements on an upcoming residential development in Saskatoon. We will move towards a full commercial offering of the systems once the pilot project is completed. |
 James Friedrich
U of S, College of Engineering |
4th Place Winner $2,000 Bronze Support Startup Cost Reimbusements From Salamon & Ratzlaff Chartered Accountants Wiegers Financial and Aero Delivery CLASS 5IVE Snowboards Premium Handmade Snowboards Produced in Canada CLASS 5IVE Snowboards is owned and operated by James Friedrich, and is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. CLASS 5IVE is committed to producing premium handmade snowboards, using leading edge snowboard design and manufacturing techniques, and sourcing Canadian suppliers and manufacturers wherever possible. CLASS 5IVE snowboards showcase emerging Canadian artists; their original artwork quickly distinguishes these boards from their mass-produced counterparts. However, what CLASS 5IVE has begun to build its reputation on is the quality of its high performance, handmade boards. For more information please visit: www.class5ive.com |
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2005-2006 Judges
First Round
Ben Nussbaum, Nussbaum & Co., Barristers & Solicitors
Final Round
Jim Yuel, PIC Investment Group Inc.; Adventure Destinations International, |
