Held in partnership with the Arthur Guinness Project, this year our annual Made
of More Entrepreneurs Challenge (MoMEC) saw eight entrepreneurs pitch for
the chance to win zero-collateral, low-interest loans from a purse of US$130,000,
or a US$10,000 grant. Winning entrepreneurs who were given loans carried
home cheques for funding amounts they pitched for, which was gauged by their
ability to repay, while the grant was awarded to the entrepreneur whose business
demonstrated the greatest social impact.
Meet this year's MoMEC winners!
The first place winner was
Lacey-Ann Bartley
of Bartley’s All In
Wood, a company
that designs,
manufactures and
sells handmade
wooden goods.
“The Bartley’s team
and business concept encompasses the
empowerment of people, the protection of the
planet and partnership with the community.”
Lacey-Ann took home a US$5,000 loan, which will
go towards purchasing additional woodworking
machines and upgrading the company website.
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Randy McLaren
of Bresheh, a
customizable
apparel company,
placed second,
gaining a
US$15,000
loan. “For
financing
opportunities,
you won’t find a better offer than this,” he says
of the competition. He’ll use his winnings to
purchase machinery and hire staff in preparation
for the busy holiday season.