2015 New Business Challenge
grant application forms available
CONTACT: Arlene
Soto PHONE: 541-756-6445
E-MAIL: asoto@socc.edu
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center (Southwestern SBDC) and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce announce the launch of the
2015 New Business Challenge grant competition.
The
winner will receive $2,500 in accounting services from Hough, Macadam and
Wartnick CPA’s; $500 in cash and $500 in taxi topper advertising from Yellow
Cab; $1,000 cash from the South Coast Development Council; $900 in banking
services from Banner Bank; $500 in cash from Pam de Jong, Financial Advisor,
Edward Jones; and a one year chamber membership from the Bay Area Chamber of
Commerce.
The winner will participate in confidential mentoring each month of
the award year offered by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Small
Business Development Center. Any existing business is welcome to contribute
sponsorship cash, products or services to enhance this grant package.
Sponsorship forms can be obtained by contacting the Bay Area Chamber of
Commerce.
The winner will be chosen
through a business plan competition. Applications are available through the Bay
Area Chamber of Commerce or the Southwestern Oregon Community College Small
Business Development Center.
Completed business plans and applications are due
in the chamber office by October 9, 2015.
The winner will be announced at the
December 2015 Economic Outlook Forum. The contest is open to new startup
businesses, aspiring businesses and businesses which did not generate customer
revenue prior to June 1, 2014.
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