Call out to all
ENTREPRENEURS
in the Grey, Bruce, Owen Sound, Wellington North & Minto Areas!
Entrepreneurs, this is your chance to share that shiny new business idea, expand your current venture or launch an awesome new product. If you are in need of financial support to make your business dreams a reality, this is your chance!
What is
Hawk's Nest?
Hawks Nest is a Dragons' Den-style event for entrepreneurs in the Grey, Bruce, Owen Sound, Wellington North, and Minto regions! Whether you're looking to level up your current business or secure funding for an exciting new venture or product, you've come to the right place. Get ready to pitch, connect, and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality!
Join us on June 18th, 2025, at the Civic Theatre in Hanover for an exciting live event where our Hawks, local investors, are eager to invest at least $5,000 each in promising local entrepreneurs. You can also gain valuable marketing support and/or mentorship. This event will also be televised, giving your business or product idea incredible exposure!
Think you have what it takes to pitch to the Hawks? Be sure to check below for more details, important key dates and deadlines.
How it works...
Think you have what it takes to win an investment from the Hawks? Then you will need to create a business plan and pass an interview stage. If selected you will have the opportunity to pitch to the Hawks at the live event at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
1
Request an information package.
Create your business plan and submit with a completed application.
2
Interview and discuss your business plan.
3
If selected, pitch your idea to the Hawks at our live event.
Become a
Sponsor!
Becoming a sponsor is a fantastic way to support local entrepreneurs while gaining valuable exposure for your brand. We offer a variety of sponsorship package levels to accommodate all budgets, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to get involved. Each package is designed to provide unique benefits and visibility, allowing you to choose the option that best aligns with your goals.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Partner Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Key Dates &
Deadlines
FREE Business Plan Training Sessions:
Saturday, November 9th. 9 – 3 PM
Thursday, November 21st 9 – 3 PM
Saturday Dec 7th (Youth session half day) 1 – 4 PM
Saturday, January 11th 9 – 3 PM
Saturday, January 25th 9 - 3 PM
Recorded sessions are available
Submission Deadline:
March 10th 2025 | 4pm
Live Event:
Wednesday, June 18th
Watch the
Hawks Nest Live Show 2023
Find your local
Community Futures Office
Providing small business services to people living in rural and remote communities. Whether you gained an investment from the Hawks or missed out this time around, don't forget to check out your local Community Futures offices to find out more about their great business loans, grants and much more!
