The VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge is a Business Plan Competition developed for veteran entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level. This unique competition offers elite growth and pitch coaching prior to the competition finals. Winners will receive exposure to a distinguished judging panel, access to capital - $100K in total to be awarded – and three months of individualized coaching. This Challenge is offered through the generous support of The Marcus Foundation.
PRIZES:
1st - $50,000
2nd - $25,000
3rd - $10,000
Best Venture Impacting Veterans - $5,000
Most Innovative - $5,000
Best Social Venture - $5,000
Semifinalists - Pitch Coaching
Finalists - Growth Coaching
Applications
will be accepted through December 18th.
GRAND FINALE:
Georgia Aquarium
225
Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Friday,
March 3, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHO:
Open to U.S. service member and veteran entrepreneurs of all
eras of service.
What to Expect: Over the course of this challenge, semifinalists will receive
three weeks of elite growth coaching with their fellow competitors in an online
group setting before they get to the finale, and winners will receive three
months of growth coaching after the competition comes to a close. The
finale is a one-day challenge event that will expose the finalists to a
distinguished group of judges and the opportunity to learn from each other
during their 20-minute venture pitch round.
Learn more and apply at vetbizchallenge.com!
Event
Contact: Kim
Street, Program Manager, kmstreet@syr.edu, (315) 443-9512
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