BIZPLAN| COMPETITION
Have a GREAT Idea? | Need working capital?
Up to $10,000 in cash and in-kind prizes*
Mega Business Plan Winners
Emerging |
A concept or start-up business between 0 - 4 years of operation |
Established |
A business that has been in operation between 4 and 8 years. |
Existing |
A business that has been in operation 8 or more years. |
Submit your plan today and compete for many ways to be highly successful in today’s competitive environment.
All submissions must meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility includes Micro Enterprise Program participant, business located in the City of Wilmington, State of Delaware or the business owner is a City resident and be current on federal, state and local business taxes. Finalist must be prepared to provide a 15-20 minute presentation and must agree to meet and attend educational seminars. In addition, finalists must be present at the Award Presentation Luncheon on Thursday, October 6, 2011.
To open a business is very easy; to keep it open is very difficult.
The Mega BIZFEST Business Development Competition expects to give out monetary award of working capital and/or up to a value package of $10K for your business. This will be split between 3 categories in the competition - 1) Emerging (up to 4 years in business); 2) Existing Business ( 4 to 8 years in business) and 3) Established Business (8 or more years). Participants will need to identify and determine which category their application falls into, as the organizers will not do this. The entrants in Category #1, Emerging, including those who are writing a plan for concept, must write a business plan that covers what it takes to make their business successful or their concept a reality. Entrants in Category #2, Established Business and Category #3, Existing Business, must write a business plan to address business elements such as markets, operations, barriers, distribution etc. All businesses should include the financial data and other relevant requirements as indicated in the Business Development Competition brochure.
Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together. (Robert Redford)
Round 1 |
Deadline August 10, 2011 | |
Round 2 |
Deadline September 16, 2011 |
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Round 2a |
September 22, 2011 |
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Round 3 |
October 6, 2011
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Awards |
October 6, 2011 All finalist will be expected to attend. |
Entering a business plan competition may just help you get the publicity you need to find funding and actually get your business started and or running more effectively.
Business submissions will be judged on the basis of your strength of concept, your understanding of the true cost of starting and growing the business, the creative method you use to reach your target-market, and how you utilize technology within your enterprise.
PRIZE packages can consist of the following:
Up to $5,000 in cash or prizes
Small Business Marketing Development Package from BodyInBlack.com ($600)
Advertising & Marketing Package ($1,000)
Business Software from Micro Enterprise Program ($500)
Weekend Hotel Stay ($250)
Rolling Briefcase
Business Resource Books ($250)
Business Consulting Services($1,000)
Retail Space in Wilmington's Incubator - Shoppes at 827 ($3,000)
Business Profiled on Mega BizFest Web Site
Online Marketing package
Special Rate Membership in Business Organization
NOTE: Award Package subject to change as sponsors increase
Compete and set your business apart from the rest. Enter today! Call and request your application (302) 576 2121.
Mega BIZFEST Committee & Sponsors:
AstraZeneca
Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO)
Delaware Small Business Development Network
ABC of Delaware
Delaware Technical & Community College
First State Community Loan Fund
Linda F. Tiller Consulting Services
Maria D. Cabrera, LA.INC
Minority Business Entreprenurial Council (MBEC)
New Majority Summit
ProVest Realty
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Wilmington Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO)
YWCA Enterprise Center
Vincent M. White Seminars
and in participation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Delaware District Office
City of Wilmington
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Micro Loan Program
Micro Enterprise Program
Shoppes at 827
Franne McNeal Consulting Services
Minority Business Entrepreneurial Council (MBEC)
Fast Signs
Your success is determined by your desire.
Mayor's Office of Economic Development 800 N. French Street - 3rd floor Wilmington, De. 19801 (302) 576-2123 |
The Small Business Development Center 1318 N. Market Street Wilmington, De. 19801 (302) 571-1555 |
Delaware Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office 824 Market Street Wilmington, De. 19801 (302) 573-6382 |
First State Community Loan Fund 100 West 10th Street, Suite 1005 Wilmington, De. 19801 (302) 652-6774 |
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 1318 N. Market Street Wilmington, De. 19801 (302) 573-6552 |
YWCA Business Enterprise Center 153 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713 (302) 222-4060 x 212 |
SEE YOU AT Mega BIZFEST!
How did others become successful? What did it take? How can you position your business to be highly successful? Join with us as we hear notable entrepreneurs that have built successful enterprises. Hear stories of entrepreneurs who have been there, done that and can tell you their stories of rising to the top. Learn strategies and tidbits in an informal setting that is designed for Q & A format. Find out what it took to get to the top and what it takes to continue to stay at the top. Bring pencil and pad to obtain information on how you to can reach and obtain success.
Attend this resourceful conference and find many ways to be highly successful in today’s competitive environment.
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