Who can enter?
If you are 18 years of age or older, live in Nassau or Suffolk county, are a legal resident of the United States or a U.S. citizen, and wish to start a business on Long Island, you are eligible. Entrants must be in either the concept or start-up phase of their business.
What is the prize?
Four winners will receive cash awards for entering the best business plan.
First Prize is $5,000
Second Prize is $2,500
Honorable Mention (2 awarded) is $250
Where is the competition held?
Entrants must attend a mandatory orientation session. Orientations will be held at the following locations:
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Middle Country Public Library
101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY 11720
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Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 from 8:30am-9:30am
Small Business Development Center at SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale State University of New York
Campus Commons, Farmingdale, NY 11735
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Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 from 8:30am-9:30am
Small Business Development Center at SUNY Stony Brook
Research & Development Park - Building 17, Stony Brook, NY 11794-0616
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Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 from 7:30pm-8:30pm
Middle Country Public Library
101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY 11720
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How can I enter?
Attend one of the three mandatory orientation sessions for an application, and then participate in 4 workshops to help you prepare a business plan.To register, contact Sophia Serlis-McPhillips at 631-585-9393 ext. 219 or Elizabeth Malafi at ext. 296.
