Business Plan Competition

In collaboration with Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, A-B Tech’s Entrepreneurial Institute is sponsoring a Business Plan competition. The entrepreneur selected will receive a $1,500 cash award plus Resident or Affiliate client status in the Business Incubator for 12-months.

The winner will also receive a free half-day strategic planning session with a business counselor from the Small Business and Technology Development Center at Western Carolina University.

This competition is for both start-ups and existing businesses wishing to expand. The deadline for applications is August 25. All applicants must be available to present their business idea to the selection committee on Thursday, September 8, 2011.

For more information, contact Jill Sparks at [email protected] or (828) 254-1921 ext. 5849.