Last year, the first Warhawk Business Plan contest, sponsored by the
student-run Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) at the University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater, helped give students their first step in turning an
idea or opportunity into a viable business. Now the contest is on again as
CEO and UW-Whitewater host the second annual Warhawk Business Plan Contest.
“This year, I’m hoping to get as many students involved as possible,” CEO
President of Competition Vanessa Lund said. “Last year approximately 40
teams entered the first round. I am expecting at least 50 this year, if not
more. From what I saw presented at the final round last year, I am
anticipating some phenomenal business plans this year.”
“The Business Plan Competition is one of CEO’s signature programs,” said
Jimmy Peltier, CEO founding advisor and the Irvin L. Young professor of
entrepreneurship. “In three short years we went from participating in a
business plan competition, to launching our own, to the large program it is
today.”
The first-round submission deadline is Feb. 15. The submission should be a
200-word essay that explains the business proposal. Along with the
submission, include the names, e-mails and phone numbers of all team members
and the proposed business name. Teams can consist of one to five people,
with at least one UW-Whitewater student. Submissions should be sent to
contest@uww.edu by midnight on Friday, Feb. 15.
First prize is $5,000, second prize is $3,000 and third prize is $1,000.
Smaller prizes will be given as well.
For more information about the business plan contest, visit CEO’s Web site:
http://www.uwwceo.org/Content/businessplan.asp or contact Lund at
LundVE25@uww.edu.
