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 Wednesday, February 27 from 6:30 pm -7:30 pm; Application Deadline is Monday, March 18 at 6:00 pm; Business Plan Submission deadline is Friday, April 5 at 6:00pm; Finalists will be selected on Friday, April 19th; Finalist Presentations are scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. HBA Business Plan Competition Submission Website:
https://www.younoodle.com/podium/er/hba_5th_annual_business_plan_competition/enterThe Information Session will be held at:Harlem Community Development CorporationAdam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 West 125th Street, 17th Floor
Note: You Must Bring ID for Building Entry
RSVP for the Information Session Here 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 110
th 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
All documents needed for the competition can be found below. Good Luck!
Previous Winners:4th Annual HBA Business Plan Competition Winner: Brenda and Aaron Beener,
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