Participants must adhere to the following rules for the topic presented:
Two (2) Conclave registration will be awarded (one Collegiate and one Alumni) for the best business plan and presentation
Business plans may be submitted by teams as long as all members of the team have the same membership status within the Fraternity.
Plans may be submitted for either new or existing business ventures as long as the plan is the original creation of the Brother or team participating in the contest.
All Brothers who submit a plan must be in good financial standing at all levels of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
There is no set format for the written business plan, however, each plan will be judged on the merits of the explanation of the concept in written form, concise goals and projections, proof of market research and overall visual presentation in addition to the formal ten minute live presentation.
Winners will then compete for the two 10,000 international grants at the 2019 Conclave in Las Vegas, NV.
The information contained in each plan will not be shared, sold or copied by any other entity.
An electronic copy of all business plans must be submitted to Regional Dir., of Bigger and Better Business, Bro. David Sledge for the applicant’s perspective region by the March 28, 2019, deadline.
The Business Plan subject line of each entry must state: “Business Development Grant Entry for (Your Name)”. Each plan must be submitted in either WORD 2004 or PDF format.
You will receive confirmation, along with further directives for the regional presentation, upon receipt of your business plan.
Presentation times will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
If you have any questions, please contact our Int'l Dir., of Bigger and Better Business, Bro. Reginald Sluch.
