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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 4, 2013 | 14 Competing for investment capital a valuable entrepreneurial exercise continued from p.10 long-term commitment," she said. "You need to get all your ducks in a row." John Romano (Nickel Brook Brewery/Better Bitters) warned people about big copycat competitors. "Talk to me about going on a smaller scale," he added. "I'm not convinced someone can sell that many muffins." But panellists Romano, Minakakis, Mikler and Dalicandro offered $50,000 in total to share a 20 per cent stake. Falling short were Custom Cooler Bros. (photos on Coleman coolers for individuals), AbCelex Technologies (prevention of bacterial infections in food for animals) and OverAir Proximity Technologies Ltd. (devices for transferring data directly to smart phones). However, panellists usually offered informal help or encouragement. "It's a great learning tool," Nadir Ansari (Isherwood Associates) told the cooler entrepreneurs. "Focus on what you really want to get out of this." Burlington's Jasmine Mercer of Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School earned $1,000 for placing third in the high school event. Her Mobilization of Restaurants is a computer system to connect mobile devices, allowing restaurants to better help clients. This is neither charity nor goodwill. It's good business. All or none could walk away with the cash they need to succeed. This is creating opportunities for Halton entrepreneurs to secure investment capital and advice. It's an opportunity for high school students to further develop their entrepreneur skills. Sean Wise, Pythons' Pit MC Placing first and earning $2,500 for Muil-E's Hot Sauce was Ryan Muil of Christ the King Catholic Secondary School in Georgetown. Placing second and earning $1,500 for Heels with New Heights were Pamela Kitching and Salina Jackson of Acton H.S. McMaster's MBA program director praised students for their poise, confidence, creativity and innovation. "It really bodes well for the future of this community and the country," said Milena Head. The event was organized by McMaster's DeGroote School of Business and the Rotary Clubs of Halton. No M ess! No M One ! eerting! She asu ONESHEET DOESITALL! Just ONE S2Olaundry sheetreplaces: laundrydetergent, fabricsoftener, oxygenboosterand stainremover Finally, ScienceMeetsClean Availableat: Cle Laund aner Fract ry at a io the c n of ost