2022 Build Your A Game CEO Conference

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Conference Bursaries were awarded to Christine Mitchell of Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce and Rocio Salinas of Norwich Chamber of Commerce.

Bursary Award Guidelines and How to Apply
 
The Board of Directors of CEO is pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries up to a maximum of $500 for our Annual Conference. Funds for Bursaries are provided through the generous donation of
CEO Members to our Silent Auction at Conference: please remember to bring a Silent Auction item. 
 
Criteria:
•       CEO Member Applicants must be in good standing (having paid their individual annual Member dues as either an Executive or Associate Member of CEO)
•       Applicants must attach their most recent Year End Financial Statements. 
•       Deadline - will be posted for 2023 Conference. 
Note: In the case of numerous submissions, consideration may be given to applications according to the order in which they are received. 
 
Preference for bursaries may be given to: 
•       Chambers/Boards of Trade with a Demonstrated Financial Need, and/or; • Small Chambers/Boards of Trade, and/or;
•       First Time Participants. 
 
How to Apply
•       Please email your application letter (no longer than 600 words) to the Chair of CEO. Clearly state why the bursary is needed and how taking part in Conference will benefit you and your Chamber of Commerce/Board of Trade. 
•       Address applications to CEO Chair Brenda Whitehead at brenda@porthopechamber.com using Subject Line: CEO BURSARY APPLICATION
   
Considerations:
•Recipients are expected to pay upfront for Conference registration and accommodation.
•A recipient must attend and engage in the full conference to be awarded the bursary. 
•Bursaries are awarded at a maximum value of $500. 
•The bursary is presented to the bursary recipient on the last day of the conference.  
•Should a recipient be unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, efforts are made for their registration to be refunded and no bursary is awarded. Should they cancel their registration under ordinary circumstances but after the cancellation deadline, no refund is processed, and no bursary is awarded. 
•CEO reserves the right to not award any bursaries from submissions received. CEO Members can apply once every five years. Under extraordinary circumstances and/or at the discretion of CEO, subsequent submissions after a successful bursary application could be reconsidered after 3 years.