OUR MISSION: To help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses
We do this by offering workshops, seminars, summits, classes, signature programs, and competitive training & advising; while also providing practical knowledge, resources and connections. Our offerings are designed to empower proposed, startup & existing entrepreneurs. Our Center is also known for the development & delivery of three signature programs: the Annual HCC Business Plan Competition; Small Business Success Series by HCC; and the HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling.
WEDNESDAY, January 11, 2023
Join us on ZOOM to mix and mingle; and celebrate the launch of
2023 HCC Business Plan Competition (BPC) season!
Come be inspired, meet BPC Master Trainers, competition advisors and those reviewing applications! Also, meet and talk with past contestants and see how the competition helped them start or grow their businesses.
Program:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Reception - Featuring entrepreneurs who are past winners and competition graduates. Hear from competition leaders, trainers, judges & sponsors.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Orientation - For All Interested in Applying for the 2023 Competition - How to do it - Presentation and Q&A with competition leaders, trainers and past contestants.
Who is invited? Past, present and future business plan competition contestants, BPC leaders and advisors, Dr. Zachary Hodges, President HCC Northwest, HCC Center for Entrepreneurship staff, Wallis Bank, LiftFund, Allegiance Bank, Capital CDC, Houston West Chamber of Commerce, Permit Us Now, True Color Graphics.......and YOU!
Note to all 2023 Prospective Applicants - Attendence at the reception is not required for applicants but this is a great opportunity to learn about the competiton, meet all involved in the competition and prepare to submit a strong application!
2023 HCC Business Plan Competition
The annual HCC Business Plan Competition is for Proposed, Startup and Existing Entrepreneurs. All accepted contestant teams get free training and advising late February through May to refine and polish their plans to start and/or grow their business. The top five teams win prize money! All graduation teams feel like winners because they all come out with the greatest value, a stronger written plan, slide deck and video to pursue their business goals and to seek funding.
More About the 2023 HCC Business Plan Competition
www.hccs.edu/businessplancompetition
Announcing 2023 Sponsors this Spring!