By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business
PULLMAN, Wash. – Preparation for the 14th Annual Business Plan Competition April 24-25 will include weekly “resource nights,” starting this month, hosted by the Washington State University Carson College of Business.
The competition allows student entrepreneurs or aspiring business owners to practice business in a real-world setting, showcase their business acumen and network with industry professionals.
Competition registration deadlines and details are available at business.wsu.edu/businessplancompetition2015, or contact Marie Mayes, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, at mmayes@wsu.edu.
During resource nights, industry experts come to campus offer guidance on developing strong business plans and presentations, prior to the competition. Resource nights are open to the public at 6-8 p.m. Thursdays in the Marriott Hospitality Teaching Center in Todd Addition 268. Light refreshments will be served by the School of Hospitality Business Management.
Resource Nights will run 6-8 p.m. (except on Feb. 15) will include:
Jan. 29: Keys to Success, Tom Simpson, co-founder and chairman etailz, Andy Barrett, executive director, Berg Companies
Feb. 5: Financial Planning for Business Plan Success, Carol Anne Sears, vice president of financial development (retired), Washington Mutual
Feb. 12: Marketing, Ryan Lockwood, AT&T
Feb. 19: Legal Issues for Startups, Dave Divine, Lee & Hayes
Feb. 26: Capital Ideas, Dale Miller, Pacific Wealth Management Group, Morgan Stanley
March 5: Insights from Previous High–performing Teams
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Contacts:
Marie Mayes, WSU Carson College of Business, 509-335-5628, mmayes@wsu.edu
Sue McMurray, WSU Carson College of Business, 509-335-7578, sue.mcmurray@wsu.edu