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Business Plan Competition

Awards


Awards Breakdown of Award Total Award
Cash Approximate in-kind service* (dollar equivalents)
First Place $15,000 $69,360 $84,360
Second Place $3,000 $29,250 $32,250
Third Place $2,000 $11,250 $13,250

*In-kind service denominations may be altered slightly depending on the top three winners, the nature of their business, and the services the sponsors are able to provide.

In-kind awards include such as: tax preparation, legal advice, office space, internet access, and consultation in the areas of product design, marketing strategy, and business development

All competition winners will have access to the area's leading professional services firms to provide strategic counsel in core growth areas for emerging companies. Awards must be redeemed within one year of the announcement of the winners of the competition.