UC Clermont/Clermont Chamber of Commerce Business Plan Competition Is Free and Open to All

UC Clermont College and the Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Clermont Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce our Sixth Annual Business Plan Competition. This competition is designed to stimulate entrepreneurial activity and increase awareness of resources available to grow entrepreneurs in Clermont County.

“You could be the winner of startup funding or money to help grow your existing venture,” said Andrew Hughes, assistant professor, Business, Law and Technology Department.

UC Clermont College will be offering four two-hour business planning classes held by our professors beginning Monday, July 27, and continuing on consecutive Monday nights through Monday, August 17. Each session will be from 6-8:30 p.m. at the campus located at 4200 Clermont College Drive in Batavia in Snyder Room 142.

If you are interested in attending the courses and/or signing up for the contest, you may register for a free ticket at:

http://2015businesscontest.eventbrite.com

Because each session will feature a different topic, attendance at all four sessions would be suggested. Contestants are required to attend at least one of the sessions to qualify. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to register and attend to fit their needs and schedules. Below is a schedule of topics that will be covered each week. Mark your calendars and come join us for a great business education!

•  Monday, July 27 - Rules & Regulations, Starting a Business/ Business 101 & Finance for Business             

•  Monday, August 3 - Creating a Solid Business Plan & Business Laws

•  Monday, August 10 – Marketing your Business to Customers & Managing the Business

•  Monday, August 17 – IT Software for Small Businesses & Contest Rules

Competitors must submit a complete business plan of no more than 30 pages for a company that operates or will operate in Clermont County. It can be for a new business, early stage company, or a proposed expansion or recovery of an existing business. Winners must use their winnings in the business itself. The best business plans will win the following award amounts:

•  First Place wins $3,000

•  Second Place wins $1,000

•  Third Place wins $500

Complete rules and entry applications are available at

http://www.clermontchamber.com

All competitors are required to attend at least one of the FREE business planning classes offered by UC Clermont College in conjunction with the Ohio Small Business Development Center and our sponsors.

To apply for this experience, register here:

http://2015businesscontest.eventbrite.com

“We look forward to seeing our student body, as well as the community participate in this great experience,” said Hughes.