New Venture Competition

Congratulations, Jon-Paul Capito!

(left to rignt) Jim Tolbert, Chancellor Mosier, Jon-Paul Capito, Dave Bear

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Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast’s New Venture Competition is a business plan competition that offers students and alumni the chance to win at least $20,000 to launch a new business

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

The New Venture Competition is open to Ivy Tech-Northeast students and alumni who are interested in starting their own business. If you have the passion, we can give you the tools to help you succeed.

Requirements:

  1. Must have completed 15 credit hours at Ivy Tech-Northeast prior to June 1.
  2. Sign up for BUSN280 50C "Internship Launch: New Venture," via Campus Connect (CRN: 18240)

HOW IT WORKS

  • Over the course of eight (8) weeks, students will create a business plan.
  • At the end of the semester, the three best business plans will be chosen by a committee of individuals to move on for final presentations.
  • Community mentors will help the remaining contestants refine their business plans.
  • The three finalists will present their business plans to a panel of college and community judges.
  • One champion will be chosen to win at least $20,000 to launch their dream business.

HOW TO ENTER

Sign up for BUSN280 50C "Internship Launch: New Venture," via Campus Connect (CRN: 18240)


Special thanks to our New Venture Competition sponsor

In collaboration with
Fort Wayne SCORE and Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce

2012 Winner Annouced!
Jon-Paul Capito

Meet the 2012 finalists
Marc Accilien
Jon-Paul Capito
Steve Miller


FULL CONTEST DETAILS


For more information:
Jim Tolbert
260-480-4249
 jtolbert12@ivytech.edu


2012 Contest Winner
Jon-Paul Capito video


2011 Contest Winner
Olivia Fabian video