"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 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 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 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."

Past Competition Judges

2011 Business Plan Competition Judges

  • Larry Pulliam, Executive VP of Sysco's Foodservice Operations
  • Trudi C. Nix, Senior Vice President of Bank of America
  • Gerald Bennett, Chairman of Memorial Hermann
  • Scott Fordham, President & CEO of Champion Energy
  • Downey Bridgwater - President & CEO of Sterling Bank
  • Jack Barry, retired CEO, consultant, and author


2010 Business Plan Competition Judges

  • Larry Pulliam, Executive VP of Sysco's Foodservice Operations
  • Trudi C. Nix, Senior Vice President of Bank of America
  • Gerald Bennett, Chairman of Memorial Hermann
  • Larry Kellner, CEO of Emerald Creek Group
  • Jack Barry, retired CEO, consultant, and author