Hi everyone!
So lots has happened since I last updated you, here's where I stand:
1. On top of the $1000 deposit I had to put down, I've receieved funding from the London Economic Development Corporation and a very generous private donar bringing my grand total up to $2500. Thats the good news, I'm secure for the next deposit due date on July 10th.
2. Still not having any luck with the Rotary/Lions clubs, but I'm going to follow up on the rest of them tomorrow and double check what the situation is.
3. The Chamber of Commerce in London has been quite helpful by promising to send out some information on behalf of the London Ambassadors to their 2200 members, so that should be great for getting our name out there to different businesses, and hopefully we will get some phone calls from them (FINGERS CROSSED!)
4. I made a couple good contacts at a Networking event that was held by the Chamber, and will be meeting with a partner from a local firm that specilizes in "branding". My thoughts are that this should give me a leg up in terms of securing some business partners which I havent been having much success with. I'll be having lunch with him in a couple of weeks
5. The Faculty of Science at Western has agreed to help support the mission, though he seems like one of the few members of the University that sees the benefit in this mission for the education sector - unfortunatly. I'm still trying to follow up with Fanshawe College and a local private highschool but my recent experiences with education tell me that I shouldnt hold my breath.
6. Im focusing right now on three major areas of business: Ginseng, Icewine and Scrap Metal Export. I've sent the information out and am now just trying to follow up with them.
7. An article was published in the Londoner this week about the me and the JTC mission, so that was great to see - still trying to get my hands on a copy, but here's the link!! http://www.thelondoner.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2625735
Thats about it for now, I've got a lot of work to do so I must get down to it!
Take Care,
Robert
The Forbidden City
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand that to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination and dedication. Remember, all things are possible for those who believe." - Gail Devers
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