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The San Angelo Business Plan Competition allows entrepreneurs to develop viable business plans to expand their business in San Angelo by competing for cash grants and in-kind prizes.
Prizes
Competition officials may award up to a total of $100,000 in Grant Awards!
- First Place - $50,000
- Second Place - $30,000
- Third Place - $20,000
In-Kind: In-kind services donated by local businesses will also be awarded and are worth thousands of dollars in total.
How to Apply
The competition is made up of two phases. Phase I is the first entry point and requires you to provide a business overview and entry form which is due Thursday, Aug. 1, by 5 p.m.
Review Competition Guidelines
Review the guidelines to learn about the two-phase Business Plan Competition, the requirements at each phase, competition submission deadlines and resources available to assist you throughout the competition.Complete the Entry Form & Business Overview Online
The Entry Form and business overview are required as your initial entry into the business plan competition. Please view the form for additional details and instructions. Please complete the online form by Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m.
Business Plan Competition FAQ’s
Please read below for full details on the competition overview, guidelines and eligibility requirements.
Need Assistance?
Feel free to reach out to one of our Certified Business Advisors to get no-cost, confidential assistance to help you understand the competition process, eligibility and support in drafting the business plan overview.
2024 San Angelo Business Plan Competition
- First Place: Rankin Transmissions
- Second Place: Angelo Donuts and Kolaches
- Third Place: The Canine Resort and Daycare
Competition Coordinators and Judges
The Competition Coordinators are The City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC), ASU Norris-Vincent College of Business (NVCOB), and the ASU Small Business Development Center (SBDC). A Judging Panel will be assembled from a pool of successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, financial professionals, and other economic development supporters. The Competition Coordinators and the Judging Panel are considered the “Competition Officials.” The competition is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop viable business plans that will create new ventures or expand existing businesses in San Angelo.
The City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC)
Nora Nevarez - Economic Development Assistant
325-653-7197
nora.nevarez@cosatx.us
Angelo State University
Small Business Development Center
Dezaray Johnson - Director
325-942-2098
dezaray.johnson@angelo.edu