The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) Next Level Conference & Competition Awards is seeking applicants for its Business Plan Competition that has a grand prize of $10,000. The submission deadline is November 8th and the competition finals will be held on January 25th to 26th, 2018.
The competition, now entering its 10th year, helps entrepreneurs hone their business plans with help from small business experts, motivating them to produce a meaningful foundation for future growth. The event and contest further one of IFEL’s key goals of supporting entrepreneurship to spur economic development.
The Next Level Conference offers opportunities beyond the competition, giving attendees access to industry experts and networking opportunities with local entrepreneurs. In addition to the Business Plan Competition, other contests at the conference include the Best Chef Competition and the Pitch Bowl.
Entry is available to all entrepreneurs that have a gross revenue lower than $1 million as of December 31st, 2016, that haven’t won the competition previously.
