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4th Annual Queens Business Plan CompetitionCOMPETITION OVERVIEW
The Queens Economic Development Corp in partnership with the Queens Flushing Public Library is proud to announce the 4th Annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition for Queens-based startup entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling $29,000. (See Prize Info). The Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their business knowledge, learn about business trends and gain insights about starting and growing a business, as well as an introduction to the vast resources at the Queens Borough Public Library.
WHO CAN ENTER?
If you are 18 years of age or older live in Queens, are a legal resident or US citizen, and wish to start a business in Queens, you are eligible. 'StartUP!" is a competition to help applicants start and grow a business.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
All applicants must attend one (1) orientation session being held at the Queens Library at Flushing. The orientation will give you all the details about applying to StartUP! Applications to the competition will only be given out at the orientation sessions listed below.
WHEN DO ORIENTATION SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?
Orientations at Queens Library Flushing start you off by giving you the basics of the competition. The orientation dates and times are listed below.
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Orientation Begins Sept 1st and Sept 8th, 2009 |
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Course Schedule (6pm - 9pm) |
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| September | 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th and 29th |
| October | 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th |
| November | 6th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th |
| December | 2nd |
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Course Outline |
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| 1) Entrepreneurial Vision and Business
Concept 2) Intellectual Property & Legal Structure 3) Industry and Market Analysis 4) Competition 5) Marketing 6) Operations 7) Technology 8) Financial Statements 9) Milestones and Exit Strategy 10) Company Presentation 11) Procurement and Contracting Process 12) Acquiring Financing |
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Guest Speakers |
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SPEAKER Business Lawyer
Research Instructor Marketing Specialist
Financing : Lecturer's Point of View Business Accountant M/WBE Certification
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TOPIC
Legal Structures,
Intellectual Property. Using SIBL Databases for research. Determining different marketing activities and vehicles. Using technology for your business The underwriting and document gathering process Complying with the I.R.S Going through the procurement process |
Where does this take place?
The 3rd Queens 'StartUP!" Business Plan Competition's mandatory workshops, programs, entrepreneurial training, and business research all take place at:
Queens Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street
Flushing ,NY 11255
718.661.1200
All one-on-one business counseling will take place at:
Queens Economic Development Corp
120-55 Queens Blvd Suite 309
Kew Gardens, NY 11424
718.263.0546
For more information on the Competition please contact the Queens Economic Development Corporation at 718.263.0546
The Women's Business Center is Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made at all times in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance