What's your "Big Idea"? BCE's contest deadline is Nov. 15
There's still time to enter your "Big Idea" in the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs "Big Idea" contest. But, hurry. The entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 15.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is accepting entries for its “Big Idea” business concept contest. The contest is open to residents in Allen, Hancock, Putnam and Hardin counties.
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The contest offers cash prizes for the best new business concepts submitted, according to Denise Durenberger, BCE executive director and assistant professor of business at Bluffton University.
A panel of judges will select the winners. Cash prizes of $250 for first place, $100 for second place, and $25 for third place will be awarded.
The deadline for contest entry is Friday, Nov. 15. Winners will be invited to attend a special BCE event and will be featured on the BCE website.
“Entries will be judged on uniqueness, potential for commercialization and long-term viability in
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