Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Access!

Hi,

I am just learning how to do things on a computer. I tried to access this site from the invitation to do so sent several months back and it would not let me, however, the link I set up in favorites did. In the next few days I will start posting a whole bunch of stuff.

Mark

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Hello,

I have abruptly relocated from Leadville to Loveland because I was getting altitude sickness. I will continue with my updates by reporting on my new expanded setup and on the research I am planning to do.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Mark Girard is getting involved!

Hello,

Is this where I can post my business activities? I'm new to all this blogging stuff...

Mark

Monday, May 4, 2009

Student Entrepreneurs Awarded Mini-Grants

Press Release

Entrepreneurial Student Mini-Grants Awarded at Timberline Campus, Colorado Mountain College in Leadville, Colorado

At the recent Entrepreneurship Advisory Council meeting held April 6th, five individuals/teams participated in the Entrepreneurial Student Mini-Grant Application Process by presenting their “Elevator Pitches” to the council members. Susanna Spaulding received a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the John T. and Jeanne E. Hughes Charitable Foundation to provide mini-grants to students. The grants were available to students who proposed entrepreneurial projects with economic potential. Each individual or team had two minutes to give an overview of their business idea and the viability of their project. Upon completion of the presentations, the Advisory Council discussed and voted on which individuals/teams should receive a grant and the grant amount. The Council decided to give each represented individual and team a $750 mini-grant. The two Lake County High School teams were: Cassandra Casias and Caitlin Kuczko, LCHS/FBLA Coffee Cart; and Jake McHargue, Daniel Hicks and Matthew Hicks, Long Shadow Productions (photography services). The three individuals from CMC Timberline were Patrick Kelly, Matchless Carpentry and Restoration, LLC; Chris Petralia, Common Ground Preservation, L.L.C.; and Mark Girard, 2 High Tie Dye (clothing items). The recipients indicated that the grant funds will mostly be used for marketing and advertising purposes, along with equipment and supply needs. Congratulations, students!