John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition now accepting entries  

The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition is now accepting entries for its 2012 competition. Businesses in operation for less than four years or that have not yet reached cash flow positive financial status are eligible for the chance to win up to $25,000. Applicants are required to submit business plan information by April 30. A link to the submission page is available at the competition website. The competition is designed to stimulate business development and provide support for outstanding business plans. This year, a total of $50,000 will be awarded to the top three submitted business plans: $25,000 for first prize, $15,000 for second and $10,000 for third. Assistance with business plan entries is available at the Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers located at Drake University, Iowa State University, North Iowa Area Community College, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa; the Small Business Development Centers throughout the state; and the business accelerators in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa City, Red Oak and Mason City.

The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition is now accepting entries for its 2012 competition. Businesses in operation for less than four years or that have not yet reached cash flow positive financial status are eligible for the chance to win up to $25,000.

Applicants are required to submit business plan information by April 30. A link to the submission page is available at the competition website.

The competition is designed to stimulate business development and provide support for outstanding business plans.

This year, a total of $50,000 will be awarded to the top three submitted business plans: $25,000 for first prize, $15,000 for second and $10,000 for third.

Assistance with business plan entries is available at the Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers located at Drake University, Iowa State University, North Iowa Area Community College, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa; the Small Business Development Centers throughout the state; and the business accelerators in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa City, Red Oak and Mason City.