2009 Business Plan Competition!
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The Business Plan Competition Process 
Step 1 - Attend Pre-Registration Activities
Step 2 - Register for the Competition
Step 3 - Submit Your Business Plan
Step 4 - Semi-Finals
Step 5 - Receive Your Money & Start Your Business!
Step 1 – Attend Pre-Registration Activities
No matter your level of business savvy, YOU can compete and win the Business Plan Competition! Everything you need to know to get started will be presented at the following events:
Workshop “Identifying a Business Idea 7p, Tues, October 21, 2008 MCK Little Theatre
Workshop “Writing an Effective Business Plan” 7p, Thurs, October 30, 2008 MCK Little Theatre
Workshop “Marketing - How, When & Where” 7p, Thurs, November 13, 2008 MCK Little Theatre
Workshop “Creating Your Financial Picture” 7p, Thurs, January 22, 2009 MCK Little Theatre
Workshop "Your Legal Issues - Organization & PPI" 7p, Thurs, February 3, 2009 MCK Little Theatre
Step 2 – Register for the Competition
Registration begins with our Kick-Off, which occurs in late September of the academic year. All entry forms must be completed on-line AND 8 copies of your business plan, must be turned in to Willis Center for International Entrepreneurship offices by 5:00 pm Thursday, February 19, 2009. All Business Plan Competition Registration will be done through the On-line Registration, NO EXCEPTIONS. For competition rules see the Contestant Agreement at the On-line Registration.
Step 3 – Submit Your Business Plan
Turn in eight copies of your finished business plan to the Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship office by 5:00 pm Thursday, February 19, 2009 (ACR 141, near the Post Office). Please review the Business Plan Guidelines and the Business Plan FAQ , before writing and submitting your business plan.
Step 4 - Semi-Finals
You will be notified via email by Monday, February 23, 2009, if you are selected for the Semi-Finals. A list of Semi-Finalists will also be posted on this website and the door of the Willis Center for International Entrepreneurship. If your business plan is selected for the semi-finals, be prepared to make a 15 minute presentation to the judges on Monday, March 2, 2009. Presentations will be scheduled at various times and Wednesday and Thursday, the 4th and 5th of March. These 15 minute presentations should include PowerPoint slides and detail the major points of the business plan in a persuasive and professional manner. All team members of the Semi-Finalist teams should attend the presentation. Winners will be selected based on these presentations and announced at the final event of the Conference of Champions. Top winners will present their business plans to all those in attendence.
Step 5 - Receive Your Money & Start Your Business!
In addition to prize monies, your Business Plan may also be selected for funding via visiting conference entrepreneurs or institutional representatives, or by the funding programs of the Willis Center for International Entrepreneurship
The Business Plan Competition Prizes are:
Grand Prize - $15,000 escrowed funds
4 runner's up - $5,000 escrowed funds
All Finalist - $1,000 Cash
Grand Prize and Runner's Up Prize money's will be put in escrow and held until they graduate and go home and will be distributed as needed to assist in starting a business. All Finalist will recieve $1,000 cash.
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