"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!"

"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."

Past Competitions

2011 | 2010 | 2009

2010 Business Plan Competition

The third annual Newspring Business Plan Competition was completed with a final judging April 29, 2010. This year’s competition saw over 25 entrants apply, with 19 teams selected to begin the competition. Seventeen of the teams selected delivered an investor ready plan on April 8. Five of the 17 qualifying teams made it to the finals where they had the opportunity to present their business plan to a panel of judges. The judges listened to the presentations, then deliberated in closed session before selecting the winners. Newspring provided experienced business advisors to each team. HCC’s Spring Branch campus provided each team with a Faculty Sponsor.

2010 Competition Winners

Winning teams received their seed capital on April 30 at HCC’s Spring Branch campus. The awards are as follows:

1st Place: Amy Asch Photography - $12,000 award

Amy and Tom Asch, with Newspring advisers Steve Tacconelly, JB Day, and Jamie DeBellas

From left to right: Victor Alvarez, Tom Asch, Amy Asch, Jack Barry, and Zach Hodges

2nd Place: Maker Acre - $8,000 award

Filip Valica with Newspring advisers Chuck Fox, Milt Hempel and Mike Eyre

From left to right: Victor Alvarez, Filip Valica, Jack Barry, and Zach Hodges

3rd Place: International Consulates - $4,000 award

Lisa Reyna with Newspring advisers Joe Dean Phipps and David Simpson

2010bpc3rdplace

From left to right: Victor Alvarez, Lisa Reyna, Jack Barry, and Zach Hodges