[quote author=fatiaforreal post=47925143][/quote] yes tokumbo items are very much allowed provided you have proof of purchase. you can't always get everything new especially machinery.

some Belgium (80percent new) machineries are usually stronger than new ones. buy d most important equipment you need to go ur biz started

some Belgium (80percent new) machineries are usually stronger than new ones. buy d most important equipment you

go to the bank with your grant agreement document and insist the check d money on d bank, to see if it correspond to d amount u r supposed to receive for ur first tranche.. don't wait, disturb them....

no. it's a mail sent to everyone

pls check ur emails for d latest update. if u are yet to receive ur alert, just calm down.. e d for road d com.. #winks

Our meeting will hold on Saturday by 10am (tomorrow) in Startimes office constitution road close to Samsung show room and hotel flamingo, last floor..
When u come, ask for the after sales zonal manager, 08035140678..
Pls repost this advert, so that more people will see it..come along with writing materials and your business plan...every one will do his/her business presentation.
If you are already confuse on how to use your fund for Direct and Indirect cost, this is the opportunity for you to ask all the questions.

We have made arrangement for professional business tutors
.Thanks.


those interested in joining d WhatsApp group can stil reach Mr Smith via 08035140678

disbursement to commence 3 - 4weeks time

My ppl check ur email for d latest updates..

Good day all.... This is a reminder to all members of the GEM program, that our meeting will still hold today ( Sunday by 4pm ..venue.gamji gate Kaduna state..
By Tue swimming pool side
Thanks

got, mine, though a monthy transaction statement. this tim Arround, detailed and in a password protected PDF attachment lols. ACCESS bank.

TO THOSE THAT ARE INTERESTED

TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This July, the Federal Government will set the stage for the unveiling of "50 most innovative startups" in Nigeria, at the first ever Aso Villa Demo Day.

President Muhammadu Buhari will host the brightest startups from across the country as they pitch to a wide range of investors and decision-makers in the public and private sector.

Aso Villa Demo Day is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, job creation and economic growth through the use of new and emerging technologies. This event will celebrate some of the best Nigerians in technology innovation and creativity and also feature inspiring talks from thought leaders and experts from different economic sectors in Nigeria.

AVDD2016 

LAGOS-THE PITCH

The event will open up in Lagos on the 23rd of June with a pre-selection process called ‘The Pitch’ where over 100 start-up entrepreneurs will be given a platform to pitch their ideas before a panel of judges.
Interested startups exploring innovative ideas in the areas of Government social investments, Ease of doing business, Agriculture, Housing, Healthcare, Transportation etc are eligible to register for the event.
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 9.00 am – 4pm

ABUJA-UNVEILING

The 50 finalists chosen from the pitch event in Lagos will then proceed to Abuja where they will have the opportunity to exhibit their ideas before investors and sponsors at the main event.

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016
Venue: State House Conference center, Abuja.
Time: 9.00 am – 4pm

SCHEDULE

AVDD2016 will give 100 startups the stage to pitch their ideas before a dedicated panel of Judges, Investors and Sponsors

THE PITCH | Thursday, June 23rd | Landmark Event Center, Lagos.

THE UNVEILING | Thursday, July 28th | State House Conference Center, Abuja.

If you want to pitch your biz idea or just to attend the event, please visit the link,
http://avdd.gov.ng/

TO GEM GRANTEEs ONLY
Is there Any kaduna based Gem grantee here ?
pls make time for a brief meeting on Sunday(12th June 2016 (1 week from today) pls Be @ GAMJI Gate, 4pm...please pass this message round...also note that the time for the meeting is subject to change, so stay connected within the week..
those outside kaduna but will want to benefit from the meetin, can hook up to d whatzapp group, as mins of the meetin will b posted there.. If you want to join the WhatsApp group, pls PM Mr Smith (08035140678),

have u checked ur email today?
Dear Grantees, GEM Accelerator Grant: First Tranche Disbursement Update We would like to welcome you once again to the Growth and Employment (GEM) programme, and congratulate those of you who have signed the grant agreement and are ready for disbursement. We are currently processing the necessary documentation for the disbursement of the first tranche of your grant, and will inform you as soon as the disbursement is set to commence. For those of you who are yet to sign the agreement due to pending document validation issues, kindly let us know as soon as you have resolved the issues and are ready to sign the agreement. We look forward to working with you for the success of your firm and the GEM Programme. Yours sincerely, Grant Administrator Growth and Employment Project

d alert shud b anytime soon.

hello.
there's an existing WhatsApp group for gem awardees where we rub minds on the way forward..
for those of u interested to join, here is the admin number
08035140678 SMITH
JUS send him a request and he would b glad to add u. alternatively, u can type ur number in Dis forum and I'll forward it to him..

hi guys,
u Wil receiv Ur calls worry not.
jus start workin with d emails sent to on openin of ur corporate account, don't wait for d bank attached to u to call or email u if d haven't, MAKE D MOVE

if d line u used to reg during youwin 3 is no longer functioning, send an email n include ur functioning line. send it to d first email u revived from Gem and to d 2nd email as well Dat u received dat ur memo was sent with. Hopfully, u will receive a response from one of dem.
for d corporate account, u will receive instructions vai email from d bank assigned to u. u can't use any other bank.

in d aspect of the mile stone n tranches, after reviewing dem based in the memo u received, more questions...

are u sure u will b able to meet ur set sales target ? ur month 3mile stone and month 6milestone?
are u also aware that we will be monitoring ur progress?
after d discussion, she said they'll get back to me. So am think we r goin to receive one or two more emails befor 9th.

I was with my biz plan when d called, so I didn't have much problem giving them d figures d asked for.

for the corporate account openin, am attached to acces bank. I called but was told they r stil waiting for GEM to send our informations to DEm so they could open the account. Hopfully by Friday they should have received it.

the questions include ur type of business production processes types of machines u will need to run d biz sales in 1st 3mths and Nxt 6mths number of staff u Wil employ in 1st 3mths n Nxt 6mths amount of sales u hop to mak in 1st 3mths n next 6mths if the amount u will b given would b enof to run d biz how much u hop to bring into ur biz from savings n other sources

alo miss. X called me today.. asked questions about my biz plan and talked about my milestone. my advice is, review it biz plan thoroughly . move along with a copy as d call can com in at anytim.

nope.. not yet

Mr X hasn't called me yet. but I believe well b asked a few questions about our biz and also discussion on the milestone n disbursement. I d main time, we can still be workin on our biz plan. updating it to fit into the grant amount awarded, since d grant awarded might not b d same amount we applied for initially during youwin 3.

av seen my own email, wow.
I will b going along with my phone where Eva am going, even into the bathroom.. I can't afford to miss that call. lols

hello, I also received d notification this Tues that my business plan has been selected for funding, that I'll receive more information in a couple of days.

part of d email reads....

Further to the confirmation of your interest in participating in the GEM programme, we are delighted to inform you that your business plan was selected for funding in the BIG Portal Accelerator grant window.
The GEM Programme has carefully reviewed and discussed your business plan, looking at the merits of the plan from a number of perspectives including viability, sustainability, development impact and the strength of the business case presented.