Deadline nears for Rounds’ business plan competition

Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010 - 12:40:41 am CST

Capital Journal staff

PIERRE — Potential applicants are reminded that the deadline for entries to the 2010 Governor’s Giant Vision Business (and Student Business) Competition are due Feb. 15.

The Governor’s Giant Vision event is hosted by the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The winner will be awarded $20,000; second place, $5,000; third place, $4,000; fourth place, $3,000; and fifth place, $2,000. The remaining qualifiers will receive $500 each to help with the expenses of participation.

This competition is offered to show new entrepreneurs that South Dakota is serious about helping business, creating opportunities and proving to young people that they can have any future they desire right here at home.

Those entering the Governor’s Giant Vision competition will submit a business plan to be judged.

The competition is open to all South Dakotans. The judges give heavier weight to business opportunities that would advance South Dakota employment or the South Dakota business base.

For more information or to submit entries, wisit www.southdakotagiantvision.com.

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