Welcome to the Harlem Business Alliance's Business Plan Competition information page.
Please mark these important deadline and decision dates on your calendar: The Information Session is Monday, August 1; Application Deadline is Friday, September 30; Business Plan submission deadline is Wednesday, October 5th at 6:00pm; Finalists will be selected on Friday, October 21st; FinalistPresentations are scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th; Awards will be presented on Friday, October 28th.
Purpose: The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA) Business Plan Competition seeks to cultivate original business concepts that will lead to the development of new enterprises and expansion of existing businesses within Upper Manhattan (north of 110th Street). Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older, a legal resident or US citizen;
An Upper Manhattan resident living above 110th Street who is interested in opening a for-profit start-up business in Harlem; or
An owner of an existing for-profit business located in Upper Manhattan with revenues under $500,000.
Award:
Grand Cash Prize of $5,000
Runner-up will receive personal consultation sessions valued at nearly $2,500 with celebrated strategist to the Stars, Karen Taylor Bass, The PR Expert.
All of the documents needed for the competition are available to download below. Good Luck!
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