Thursday, May 15, 2008

$250,000 Business Plan Contest Open to All

The Central Valley Business Times (in Fresno, California) has announced a $250,000 business plan contest accepting nationwide entries. Finalists will compete in October. Entrants have to have a convincing business plan and be at least 18 years old. That’s it as far as entry requirements.

“Anyone who has an idea for an innovative new business, and a business plan to match–or who has already started and is growing a business with a promising business plan–is welcome to enter,” says the sponsor, the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The top 10 finalists will travel to Fresno, California for a two-day competition Oct. 2 - 3, where they will present their business plans to a panel of judges. On Oct. 4, the winner–and recipient of $100,000 in cash and $150,000 worth of in-kind services–is to be announced during halftime at the Fresno State Bulldog football game.

Entries will be accepted beginning June 1st, and again - everyone from any state can apply. For more details, visit:
http://www.lylescenter.com/100k_business_plan.php

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