Social Traders is happy to announce that applications are now open for The Crunch social enterprise investment and development initiative.

A flyer is attached for your information.

The Crunch provides access to training, mentoring, networks and support, along with the opportunity to pitch for a share of the one million dollar Crunch Investment Fund.

More information about The Crunch including guidelines and the application process is available from the Social Traders website www.socialtraders.com.au

Information sessions have been scheduled for the Melbourne CBD and Ballarat, Wangaratta and Traralgon for those interested in applying.

Bookings and details for the sessions are available via http://www.socialtraders.com.au/information-sessions-and-workshops but in summary, each session consists of:

Morning program (10am – 12.30pm) –About The Crunch, the time demands and expectations of participants, what we are looking for in an application and how to apply

Lunch (12.30pm – 1.00pm) – A sandwich lunch will be provided

Afternoon program (1.00pm-3.00pm) – An optional workshop that will explore maximising the chances of an application’s success, including: evaluating feasibility and communicating a social enterprise idea to maximum effect.

Date, Location & Time

Monday 31 May Wangaratta 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 1 June Melbourne 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 2 June Ballarat 10am - 3pm
Friday 4 June Traralgon 10am - 3pm

Those with more business/social enterprise experience may want to attend our intensive information session:

Date Location Time

Thursday 3 June Melbourne 5.30pm - 7pm

If you have any questions about The Crunch or would like to discuss any aspect of the initiative with me, please don’t hesitate to contact me on the numbers below. Also, please feel free to circulate the Crunch Flyer attached to your networks.