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Young Entrepreneurs
Bold and resolute: the young entrepreneurs
At a time of cautious optimism about economic recovery, young
people starting work need to make delicate choices. Options include further training, getting practical job experience and becoming a young entrepreneur. If they choose entrepreneurship there are immediate challenges to meet, but the mindset they acquire can help in many ways.

First comes planning, the pre-requisite for sound decision-making. Next is the acquisition of skills and contacts to put the plan into action. Third, entrepreneurs need marketing skills and the drive and enthusiasm to see their plan through to fruition. Adequate funding and the support of mentors are crucial, but coping with setbacks and failure are often equally important.

Since 2005, HKFYG's Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK) has supported 72 young entrepreneurs. We provide mentors and help build networks. Over HK$4m in seed funding has been allocated and over two-thirds of the start-ups have been successful. Fundamentally, entrepreneurship requires imagination, perseverance and courage. YBHK provides the back-up. Call Miranda Ho, tel 3113 7999, for details of the scheme. See Events for a talk on entrepreneurship.
Dr Li Ning
Events
Dragon Foundation Talk by Li Ning
The well known Chinese gymnast and entrepreneur, Li Ning, will
be at the auditorium in The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building from 5-6.30pm this Friday, 22 January, to give a talk to young people. The event is part of the Lecture Series for Youth Leaders. His topic is the challenges and difficulties overcome during his career in gymnastics and his subsequent successful entrepreneurship. 480 students are expected in the audience. Please contact Phoenix Ngai at 2811 2779 for further details.
Organic Food Hamper
News
"Go Green Live Well" Lunar New Year
Organic Veg Hamper
on sale for HK$288

The HKFYG Organic Farm at Yuen Long is a new venture, promoting health and encouraging young people to care for their environment. An exclusive selection of fresh organic vegetables from the farm will go on sale just in time for the festivities marking the lunar new year. Contact Miranda Wong, 3113 7999, for more details and to place your order.
 
Thank you partners
Many thanks to partners
Caring Companies and Caring Organizations, thank you.
We have recently nominated 150 companies and organizations for the Caring Company & Caring Organization Award, in response to the terrific support they have given us in the past year. The list of awards will be published in March. For now, we wish to thank all our past partners and say how much we appreciate your help.

All new raffle donations warmly welcomed
Since the last newsletter was published we have gratefully received contributions from more partners. Our thanks go to (in alphabetical order):
Hee Kee Fried Crab Expert Ltd for their prize
donation
The Hong Kong School of Motoring Ltd for a
cash donation, prize donation and for being a donation
box host
New World First Ferry Services Ltd for their prize
donation
Press Room Group Ltd for their prize donation
The Wing On Department Stores (Hong Kong)
Ltd for their cash donation
Proceeds from the raffle will support the new Youth Wellness Centre. If you can help us, please download a donation form from http://partnership.hkfyg.org.hk/eng/
pdf/HKFYG_Raffle_Ticket_2010.doc

Contact Brenda, tel 3755 7102, for details of partnership options.

Donation of toys from HKTDC
Reach Out Campaign

As in previous years, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will make a donation of toys, games and other exhibits from the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games and HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair 2010. These will benefit young pupils at the HKFYG Ching Lok Kindergarten in Yau Ma Tei.
Contact Iris, tel 23856868, for information.

Free tickets for anti-drug musical produced by Theatre Noir
Theatre Noir will take this musical on tour at secondary and primary schools from January-March this year, promoting the anti-drug message in communities, with support from the Kwun Tong District Council and the Kwun Tong District Office. Fifty free tickets have been made available to us by the producers for the show on Wednesday 3 February 2010, 8pm at the Ko Shan Theatre. Contact Brenda, tel 3755 7102 for further details.

Mega Box hosts Jockey Club Ping Shek Youth SPOT's Dance Competition
16 energetic dancing teams performed for an audience of 400 on Sunday 10 January from 2pm-5pm at Mega Box in Kowloon Bay at this event organized by the HKFYG Jockey Club Ping Shek Youth SPOT. Guest dance troupes,
Dance Competition
5'er Cracker, Miracle X Lock Da Hell and Show Crew put on a special performance and Ms Lina Leung (Lina Leung Ballet School) and Ms Sally Woo, a highly experienced dancing teacher, judged the teams. Contact Annie, tel 2325 2383, for more information.
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