BUS 477 - New Venture Planning

Got this email today. Jaeger Mah talked about this contest during his pitch in class #05. Here is a detailed info about the competition

The 6th annual Small Business BC Business Plan Contest is starting!

Founded in 2003, this annual British Columbia-wide Small Business BC Business Plan Contest is free to enter and open to all new and existing small businesses.

The purpose for this Contest is to support and recognize B.C. entrepreneurs in their endeavours to start and grow successful small businesses. Last year more than 170 entrepreneurs entered plans in areas as diverse as retail trade, manufacturing, technology services, arts, entertainment and recreation.

The Contest is FREE to enter and open to all new or existing small businesses operating in British Columbia, Canada.

Contest Eligibility:
To be eligible for the contest, all Participants must be starting or growing a small business in British Columbia, Canada.
A Small Business is defined as one with fewer than 50 employees, or a business operated by a person who is self-employed, without paid help.
A Business Start-Up Company is defined as one in the pre-start phase of business or has been in business for a maximum of 24 months as of December 16th, 2008.
A Business Growth Company is defined as one that has been in operation for a minimum of 25 months as of December 16th, 2008.
All Participants must submit a business plan before 12:00 noon on Monday December 16, 2008.
The business plan must be written by the owner or partner of the business.
Plans may be submitted in either official language (English or French).

Important Contest Dates:
Contest Launch:
September 16, 2008
Contest Deadline: 12noon, December 16, 2008
Finalists Business Pitch Presentation: February 9-13, 2009
Awards Ceremony: March 3, 2009
For more information see:  www.bizplancontest.ca