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Start Me Up Competition
Small business continues to be the backbone of Central Pennsylvania . For this region to continue to grow and prosper, the leadership of the region needs to do whatever it can to nurture and grow new and existing businesses. To our current residents and to the outside world, we need to be known for our welcoming outreach and maniacal mission in support of the entrepreneurial spirit. If we can be known as the region that loves to cultivate business and are willing to do whatever it takes for business prosperity, we will succeed in helping our region to grow and flourish. The purpose of Start Me UP! Business Plan Competitions is to do just this - to assist emerging entrepreneurs. (CREDC Fab 5, Murata Great Business Challenge, College Venture Challenge)
Goals of the event:
- Announce the promotion of new business ideas
- Provide much needed assistance to area business people
- Celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurialism
- Brand the region "business friendly"
COLLEGE VENTURE CHALLENGE:
The Central PA College Venture Challenge is a business plan competition for college students and is an excellent opportunity to sharpen business skills and improve business plans before launching a company. The competition provides feedback from business experts and awards cash prizes for the best business plans.
Murata Great Business Challenge
This business plan competition is designed to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to any resident in South Central PA.
- Winner will be required to begin and maintain the business at the Murata Business Center for a period of two years.
- Only non-retail business plans will be accepted.
- Existing companies in business for less than two years are eligible to compete.
CREDC Fab 5
In this competition, five new business establishments will be selected as the CREDC Fab Five-five young businesses promoted as CREDC's entrepreneurial stars for one year! The goal is to give assistance to guide the businesses to success. The "prize package" includes invitations to and introductions at all Chamber/CREDC functions, a group of advisors, signage for the place of business and promotional assistance through CREDC and Harrisburg Regional Chamber marketing materials, and more!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an emerging business, in business for two to five years.
- Must have a minimum of $250,000 in annual revenue.
- Business must be headquartered in Cumberland , Dauphin or Perry County .
- Business must be in one of five industries: medical technology, manufacturing, life sciences, technology solutions or service industry (excluding retail).
For all inquiries or for more information please contact Linda Goldstein, 717.213.5031 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . More details are also available inside the Start Me Up section on www.HarrisburgRegionalChamber.org.
For more information on the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), contact Linda Goldstein, Vice-President,COO, 3211 North Front Street, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342, (717)213-5031 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
