BlogPAC - Entrepreneur Contest

And The Winners Are…

Chris Bowers — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:01:42 -0400

Contribute to BlogPac Now, and Build Progressive Infrastructure

Five weeks ago, BlogPac put out a call to "find the five best new, grassroots progressive infrastructure projects in America, and provide those projects with the money, exposure, and connections necessary to get off the ground." Originally, I had scheduled the announcement of the winners for the contest on Thursday, August 2nd. However, due to the sheer volume of submissions, over 100, and to the high quality of many of those submissions, it took us a much longer time to reach a decision than I had originally envisioned.

Announcement Coming Tomorrow

Chris Bowers — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:46:22 -0400

I just wanted to let everyone know that the BlogPac Infrastructure Contest selection process is virtually finished, and the announcement post is virtually written. While I had promised an announcement of the winners today, I have to wait to tie down a few remaining loose ends, including final legal approval for all of the grants the judges have selected. Until that comes, and two other loose ends are tied down, I am unable to make the public announcement. But, at this point, we are 99.9% done. I expect to make the announcement tomorrow before noon. This is entirely my fault, and I apologize for the delay. I have a tendency to sign on for more work than I can finish on deadlines that I have promised, and this is another case of that happening.

Entrepreneur Contest Announcement

Chris Bowers — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:12:55 -0400

Due to the volume of excellent submissions we received (over 100!), combined with the timing of Yearly Kos, it has been necessary to move the announcement of the winners of the entrepreneur contest back to Tuesday, August 14th. I sincerely apologize for this delay, and I promise it will not happen again. I also want to state how excited I am, and all of the judges are, about this project, and about the great ideas I have seen as a result. I hope to find funding for more than just five, and to work to make this project a regular event over the long-term. The wealth of ideas and energy in the p

BlogPac Progressive Entrepreneur Contest: Five For Under $5K

Chris Bowers — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:08:54 -0400

For the past year, as part of our ongoing effort to support the progressive blogosphere and movement, BlogPac has delivered over four-dozen targeted, no-strings-attached grants to progressive activists, organizations, campaigns, and media outlets around the country. Now, we would like to both expand and open up our grant making process, and give your progressive movement building idea a chance to receive one of our grants. As such, today BlogPac is launching a nationwide contest to find the five best new, grassroots progressive infrastructure projects in America, and provide those projects with the money, exposure, and connections necessary to get off the ground.

BlogPac Entrepreneur Contest: Rules and How To Enter

Chris Bowers — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:44:08 -0400

Rules And How To Enter In The Extended Entry