Business Plan Competition has expanded it's reach
The Greater Susquehanna KIZ has partnered with CAN BE Incubator in Hazleton to provide more opportunity for people looking to start their own business, grow their start up or look to improve and expand their early-stage companies. Together we can develop and grow business along the I80 Corridor. Thank you to CAN BE for joining us in this endeavor.
Sam is the lead student intern on this project and had a successful first year on his own running this project in conjunction with Bucknell University. The University and Sam have agreed to partner with the GSKIZ to expand opportunities for undergraduate students through out Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. We are looking forward to a successful program and competition. We do hope everyone will join us and assist in promoting student entrepreneurs, innovation, business development and ultimately job creation for all areas along the I80 Corridor.
Venture Plan / Business Plan Competition Red Carpet Event
The nominees are...
Join us for our red carpet event. This is when we will unveil the nominees for both the Venture Plan and Business Plan Competitions.
The announcement will include the top six (6) finalists for the Business Plan Competition and the eighteen (18) finalists for the Venture Plan Competition.
Where: Bucknell University
When: February 26, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Venture Plan / Business Plan Competition Judgement Day
Judgement Day - and the Winners are....
This is the big day wherein all of our contestants will present their business plans and venture plans to panels of judges in various rooms. The Venture Plan judging will be open to the public and/or media. The Business Plan judging will be closed to the public due to potential trade secrets and confidentiality concerns.
Where: Bloomsburg University Magee Center
When: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM
Award Ceremony & Reception
Greater Susquehanna KIZ
The winners will be announced at the Bloomsburg Regional Technology Center, current headquarters for the Greater Susquehanna KIZ.
Where: Bloomsburg Regional Technology Center, 240 Market Street, Bloomsburg
When: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Tours of the facility will be available, winners will be announced, light refreshments will be served and our judges and honored guests will be on hand to announce our winners and special awards.
Did you know that there are investment opportunities in Pennsylvania?
If you are interested in investing in one or more of our local businesses, manufacturing, renewable energy, food processing, information technologies and more please do not hesitate to contact Kelly O'Brien Gavin, GSKIZ Director 570-245-0096 or 570-764-1690.
There are several different investment options for you to assist a new company and help rebuild the Northeast and Central PA Economy. Together we can build a better mousetrap.