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If you are an entrepreneur with a business plan or idea, SFU Venture Connections Co-op is the posting you have been waiting for.  A limited amount of students will be accepted to participate in a co-op work term this spring with access to office space, funding information and top local entrepreneurs as mentors.  Check out the posting on Symplicity and start preparing your application for this unique opportunity!

***Deadline Oct 25th***

(this posting is open to ALL Co-op students whether you have indicated you are seeking or not this semester)

Drop-in Schedule

Each drop-in visit lasts a maximum of 30 minutes. These visits are not pre-booked. They are on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no limit to how many drop-in sessions you can attend each week. In addition to these drop-ins, you are welcome to book a 1-hour appointment each week with a mentor (these appointments are subject to mentor availability). To book an appointment, see the Appointment Sign-up Sheet outside WMX 4371.

NOTE: You do not sign-up for drop-in sessions.  Just come by the mentor office (WMX 4371) when the sessions are running. If a designated appointment hour is not pre-booked or a student does not show up for an appointment, the appointment will run as a drop-in hour.

Appointment Schedule

Each appointment runs for a maximum of 1 hour. Since there is a high demand for appointments, you can only sign-up for one appointment each week. You can, however, go to the drop-in sessions in addition to your one appointment. Sign your FIRST and LAST names on the form.

NOTE: Only one student can sign up in each 1-hour appointment.

To make the best of your time with your mentor, please come prepared:

• Bring a piece of writing and picture I.D. (e.g. student card, UPass, Driver’s Licence)
• Have an idea in terms of what kind of help you think you need
• If you are working on an assignment, bring a copy of your professor?s instructions for the assignment.

Are you interested in trying out the stock market to see what all the fuss is about but don’t have any money?

Or maybe you’re someone who wants to hone their stock trading skills while competing for cash prizes and a letter of commendation?

The BC Stock Game 2009 offers beginners and veterans alike an opportunity to practice their skills in a friendly realistic trading environment involving both SFU and UBC students. The best traders at the end of the competition will get a cash prize while many more may get letters of commendation for beating either the S&P 500 or TSX. Based around the Investopedia simulator platform, traders will get the opportunity to invest across North American markets using many of the tools available to real traders. For those just starting out, help will be available so you can start having fun immediately.

Here are the important facts:

What is the duration of the competition?: From October 12, 2009 to March 8, 2010
How much? $10 per student
How much are the cash prizes? They will be based on how many people enter. The more competitors, the bigger the prizes! See rules for more information.
How do I get a letter of commendation? If you manage to beat either the S&P 500 or the TSX and are among the top 25% traders, you will receive one.
Where are the rules? They’re attached here.

To sign up, just follow these simple steps:

1) Register an account at Investopedia using the following link: http://join.investopedia.com/simulator/join1?RegLink=Simulator_Header
2) Fill out the BC Stock Game form at: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGhOY1FRNm9pUjk3TUxZUkFIUWxSLXc6MA..
3) Pay the $10 at either the launch party or at weekly Finance Club meetings on Monday from 11:30am to 12:30pm (to Chris Lee, VP of finance for the Finance Club)
4) Receive an invitation to join and get trading!

Registration opens September 28 and ends November 13.

In addition to the competition itself, the SFU Finance Club will be hosting a launch party on Wednesday October 7 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm which will include free food and drinks as well as a speaker on general investment who will go over the various trading options available. If you’re just beginning to trade stocks or just want to meet fellow participants over free food, come out and have fun!

Where: MBC 2990-2996
Date: Wednesday October 7
Times: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
How much: Free!

If you have any questions, email David at stockgame2009@gmail.com.

Don’t miss the opportunity to represent SFU and get a chance to earn some cash!

Are you entrepreneurially-curious?  Do you have business drive but no ideas?  Lots of ideas but no business know-how?  Or a little bit of both but not enough?….

Venture Meet-up is a fun and casual meet-up for aspiring student entrepreneurs any SFU faculty or department to discuss ideas and make connections, matching students with ideas & innovation to students with business acumen.

NEXT VENTURE MEET-UP

Thu Oct 1, 5:00pm
MBC 2290 (BBY)

Guest Speaker:  Brad Palmer (Co-Founder, Jostle)
Topic:                    Concept Evaluation

PIZZA arrives at 5:00pm – make sure you do too!

Brad Palmer
Co-Founder, Jostle
B.Sc. Chemical Physics (SFU)

Brad has more than 30 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving the commercialization of technology businesses. Most recently he provided overall leadership to OMNEX Controls where he improved strategy, process and leadership to quickly transform the company, thereby creating considerable value. Prior to OMNEX, Brad led Kodak’s ink-jet proofing and colour management businesses, where he successfully consolidated 15 teams from three companies into a unified worldwide operation. At Creo Inc. he served as a Corporate VP and led the inkjet printing and on-press imaging divisions, both of which introduced highly innovative products. Earlier, he founded ThermicEdge Corporation and built it into a public company that custom manufactured high-performance components for the electronics industry. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Physics from SFU. He is a co-creator and co-founder of Jostle.

ABOUT VENTURE MEET-UP

Venture Meet-ups are scheduled twice a month, alternating at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses.   Meet-ups will feature a guest speaker, Q&A, followed by general conversation.

Venture Meet-up is co-presented by SFU Venture Connection and SIFE Simon Fraser.  For information on Venture Connection programs to support SFU student entrepreneurs, and a list of all Fall 2009 Venture Meet-ups, visit www.sfu.ca/vc

Hey SFU Business!

SMA’s Annual Ski/Snowboard trip – COLD FUSION will be happening December 19 – 21st at Sunpeaks!

If you have not already submitted your deposit, the $100 deposit for the ski trip is due on October 2nd. To pay or register for COLD FUSION, please go to the SMA Booth. The SMA booth is at the second floor of WMX, across from Tim Horton’s. We will have people at the booth tomorrow and Monday to Friday next week from 10:30am to 2:20pm.

After October 2nd, you can still sign up, but prices will go up from $ 295 to $320.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ernest Ho at ekh@sfu.ca.

Already have your own business and ready to show it off to the world? Just starting up and need some direction? Interested in entrepreneurship and want to learn how to start your dream company?

Where?: SFU Harbour Center in Vancouver
Who?: Everyone! Even if you don’t own your own business, there’s something that day for you!

A successful candidate for the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current part/full-time undergraduate/graduate student at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Surrey, or Vancouver)
• Have been in business for at least six months (as of September 28, 2009)
• Must be a revenue-producing business
• Be under the age of 30 (as of September 28, 2009)
• Have at least 50% ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation

The first round of the competition will consist of an online application evaluating your business’ plan, profits and impact. Applications will be open on September 28th, 2009 online at – http://www.sfusey.com

The finalists of the competition will present their businesses to a panel of industry professionals, who will then test the finalists with a Q & A period.

In the end, the finalists will be judged objectively, based on their presentation performance and the criteria set out by the judging panel. SFU’s Student Entrepreneurship of the Year 2009 is based on the idea that competition fuels innovation, motivation equals perspiration, and risk provides an even sweeter reward. SEY will put the students of Simon Fraser University to the test in a high-stakes environment like no other.

The winner of SEY may then move onto compete against other student entrepreneurs from across Western Canada in the ACE Regionals Entrepreneurship Competiton. Last year’s SEY winner Milun Tesovic, co-founder of MetroLeap Media, carried forward to win both the Regional and National ACE Student Entrepreneur Competition. The SEY competition has exposed Metroleap Media to new audiences nationally and internationally, and they are currently one of the most visited music lyrics websites in the world.

This year for SEY, there will be two competitions: the SEY competition and Best New Entrepreneur. The newly introduced Best New Entrepreneur competition recognizes businesses that have a great business model and idea but are just beginning operations. The criteria for entry is identical to SEY except applicants must have been in business for less than six months.

A successful candidate for the Best New Entrepreneur award must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current part/full-time undergraduate/graduate student at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Surrey, or Vancouver)
• Have been in business for less than six months (as of September 28, 2009)
• Must be a revenue-producing business
• Be under the age of 30 (as of September 28, 2009)
• Have at least 50% ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation

In addition to the competition, a 2 hour workshop and discussion panel will be offered to those who are not in the competition, but are interested in entrepreneurship. While running the same day as the competition, the workshop will provide an opportunity for interested participants to learn about the different avenues of running a business, the goals for a successful venture, and how to take that leap into becoming an entrepreneur.

In addition to the competition and workshop offered this year, we will also be featuring a networking lunch. Held near the SFU Harbour Center, this event will provide the opportunity for students to interact and network with industry entrepreneurs. More information on this is soon to come!

For more information on being a part of one of SIFE’s signature events, head on over to http://www.sfusey.com

Hi BASSers!

It’s time to start applying to be a part of the Organizing Committee for Snowball Formal 2010!

Please send your application form (see attached) and resume to Hasti Maloufi (hma26@sfu.ca) by Sunday, October 12th @ 9:00pm.

Below is a brief outline of the Roles and Responsibilities:

Director of Logistics

• Create a detailed overview timeline
• Work closely with Snowball Chair to find a venue
• Act as the liaison for all communications purposes with the chosen venue’s representative
• Seek any needed volunteers
  

Director of Sponsorship (2)

• Liaison with BASS VP External Relations to seek money/grants
• Seek in-kind sponsorship from restaurants, movie theatres, malls, hair and spa salons, etc
• Work with Director of Administration to maintain a database of all sponsor contacts
• Deliver thank-you certificates to all sponsors

Director of Promotions

• Liaison with BASS VP Communications to promote Snowball through various forms of communication
• Assist with maintenance of website, facebook group, promotional emails, and posters

Director of Entertainment

• In charge of finding a DJ
• Act as MC of event or find a capable MC for the event
• Establish forms of entertainment for throughout the formal

Director of Interior Design

• Work closely with Snowball Chair to coordinate event theme, color scheme, and decorations

Director of Administration

• Be able to attend every meeting in order to take thorough minutes
• Responsible for maintaining a database with all event documents for transitioning purposes from Snowball Chair and entire organizing committee

Thank you for your interest!

Location: Beppu-shi

Language Requirement: English

Period of Study: September – January and/or April – July

SFU Business Career Management Centre

Undergraduate Business Job Postings

ACCESS THE JOB BOARD AT:
https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Jobs Added to Career Network for the Week of September 21 to September 25, 2009:

Jobs Expiring Next Week:

New career opportunities in Finance can be found by accessing the following sites:
Vancouver CFA: http://www.cfavancouver.com/employment/default.aspx
Calgary CFA: http://www.calgarycfasociety.com/jobline/default.aspx

Job Search Alerts in Career Network

Would you like to customize your job search on Career Network? Career Network allows each user to set criteria for job searches,  and the system will send an alert directly to you via email notifying you when a job is posted for which there is a match.  This feature uses what is called the ‘job search agent’.  Set it up today! please see attachment for further information. Set it up today! please see attachment for further information.

To view Vancouver Board of Trade event postings click here
To view Business in Vancouver event postings click here

Important note: Please READ before contacting the CMC

If you haven’t already registered for Career Network, please follow these instructions:

URL: https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Click on the ‘Register’ button or tab
Username: your SFU Student ID# (NOT your Computing ID)
Password: sfubusiness

Once you have registered, it will take up to one full “business” day for your registration to be approved.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: AQ 3154
Registration: Please register through Career Network www.sfubusiness.ca/careers

Financial Officer/Internal Auditor Recruitment and Development (FORD/IARD) Program – Information Session

Looking for a meaningful, rewarding career in financial management or internal audit in the federal government? Why not check out the Financial Officer/Internal Auditor Recruitment and Development (FORD/IARD) Program. Every fall, the FORD/IARD Program recruits university graduates interested in pursuing a career in finance or internal audit in the federal public service.

You’ll be joining a career development program with a proven track record. Operating since 1978, the FORD/IARD program’s success is reflected in the high calibre of its candidates and the continuous demand for trainees from federal departments and agencies. You’ll be one of some 140 high achievers recruited each year from across the country.

Come meet Ms. Norma Hubley from the Office of the Comptroller General and learn more about current and future opportunities. And don’t forget to visit the website for more information about this dynamic program:  www.ford-iard.gc.ca