The State System Business Plan Competition Committee is seeking State System students who are interested in starting or growing their own business in Pennsylvania. Funding is available to support students in their business development efforts. Start-up/seed capital and in-kind prizes will be awarded to assist with the creation of your new business or the development of your growing business.

Prizes include:
- $10,000 for 1st place
- $5,000 for 2nd place
- $2,500 for 3rd place
- $500.00 for best Video (Student Choice Award based on number of YouTube views)
- $350.00 1st. place and $150.00 2nd. place for best Poster displayed at Awards Ceremony
All active competitors as of Jan. 31, 2018 will receive a Certificate indicating their participation.
For more info:
For local info and resources: Dr. Steven Welch (570-389-3952) Swelc2@Bloomu.edu
For technical info:Cindy Nolte, Business Plan Competition Coordinator cnolte4@edu.edu
For research assistance: Michael Coffta, Business Research Librarian, mcoffta@bloomu.edu