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October 17, 2005
ECOnomics - Business Plan Competition
GE and Dow Jones have partnered to create a Business Plan Competition with a little different flavor. They call it ECOnomics: The Environmental Business Plan Challenge. For students who are looking for a chance to show off their business skills with envirnomental innovation, this is the perfect opportunity.
The business plan competition winners will receive a check for $50,000 to be used as capital to start the business outlined in the winning business plan. Visit the website for information on the judging critieria.
When
Contest Begins: Saturday, October 15, 2005 12:01 AM (ET)
Deadline for Entries: Thursday, December 15, 2005 11:59 PM (ET)
Where
It's ECOnomics, don't waste paper! All entries must be submitted online. You can apply online here. Go to Apply on the navigation bar at the left.
What
Your original "ECOnomics" business idea. Good for business. Good for the environment. Tell us what it is concisely. Entries can not exceed 3,000 characters including spaces. That's about 500 words.
How
Your business plan will be judged in four phases by a group of highly regarded business and environmental leaders. For details on the judging phases, go to the Official Rules on the navigation bar at the left.
Who
Open to residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. For complete eligibility requirements, go to the Official Rules on the navigation bar at the left.
Posted by Jon at October 17, 2005 2:55 PM