"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."
"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."
"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."
"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

2011 Business Plan Competition

Entry Rules

• At least one entrant on each team must be actively enrolled and in good standing with HCC (Fall 2010 or Spring 2011: can be Continuing Education Students)

• Entrants must work in teams of at least two

• At least one member of each team must complete BUSG 2309 (for credit) or BUSG 2009 (continuing education)


See official competition rules here.  See official competition requirements here.

 

Who should apply

• Entrants who want to turn their business idea into a serious business

• Entrants who are in a struggling business that needs a new course of action

• Entrants whose employer needs a new business direction and/or a new product line

 

Timelines for the 2011 Competition

November 1, 2010

Enrollment Begins*

January 20, 2011

Enrollment Deadline*

April 7, 2011

Submission Deadline for Written Business Plans

April 28, 2011

Finalists Present Business Plans to Judges

April 29, 2011

Winners Announced and Awards Presented


*It is an advantage to enroll as early as possible. Each contestant team will get a maximum of four (4) hours of advisor counseling per month during the contest period. Contestant teams will be enrolling, accepted and paired with their advisors from Thursday, November 12, 2010 through thru Thursday, January 21, 2011.  Applicants will receive notification of acceptance within ten (10) days of a complete application submittal, and will be paired with advisors shortly thereafter. Rules may be subject to revision.

 

 

2010 Business Plan Competition

Read more about the 2010 Business Plan Competition here.