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ATTENTION
ENTREPRENEURS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
READY TO TURN THAT IDEA INTO A BUSINESS?

BUSINESS CHALLENGE CONTEST
MARCH 6 - APRIL 10, 2014
A weekly training and competition process that will award
over $10,000 in business investment grants for start-up
and existing businesses looking to expand jobs within
Washington County, Towns of Abingdon, Damascus &
Glade Spring. 
Eligible Business Categories:
• Arts and Culture
• Outdoor Recreation
• Value Added Agriculture/Agritourism
• Restaurants and Hospitality
• Technology/Manufacturing/R&D

Applications due by: February 18, 2014

Contact For Details:
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 Government Center Place, Suite D
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
276-628-8141
washctybiz@gmail.com

www.washingtonvachamber.org/challenge
*All workshops available to the public. Advanced registration required!

• Retail and Support Services

Media sponsor: Bristol Herald Courier
 
 

Washington County Business Plan Challenge
Applications available January 15, 2014
The Business Plan Challenge is a competitive process that will award over $10,000 in business
investment grants for start-up and existing businesses looking to expand with additional job creation in
Washington County, Virginia.
Applications must be submitted or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 2014 and
received at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 1 Government Center Place, Suite
D, Abingdon, VA 24210 or by email at washctybiz@gmail.com or fax at 276-628-3984.
Awards
The following will be awarded from Washington County Chamber of Commerce to the winners of
the program once they establish an eligible business for qualified business expenses.
• 1st Place
o $5,000
o Half-price rent at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator for one
year. (value $2,000)
o One year membership to Washington County Chamber of Commerce (value
$150)
o Free space at the Business Expo
• 2nd Place
o $3,000
o Free space at the Business Expo
rd
• 3 Place
o $2,000
o Free Space at the Business Expo
Eligible Business Categories
• Arts and Culture • Outdoor Recreation • Value Added Agriculture/Agritourism •Restaurants and
Hospitality •Technology/Manufacturing/Research and Development •Retail and Support Services
Schedule of Events
Date
February 18, 2014
March 6, 2014
March 13, 2014
March 20, 2014
March 27, 2014
April 3, 2014
April 10, 2014
April 24, 2014

Topic Covered
Applications due
1st class- Intro to Starting a
Business
Credit and Managing a
Business
Where’s the Money? Panel
of Financial Experts
Marketing, Promotion and
Customer Service
Expert Panel ( Legal,
Accounting, Insurance)
Pitch Night
Business Expo
Washington County Business Plan Challenge Fact Sheet, p. 2

 

Other Program Requirements
1. Applications are due by 5:00p.m. February 18, 2014. To be eligible, you must have a business or
business idea that you want to pursue in one of the six categories. (See Eligible Business
Categories.) Business must be open within 1 year from completion of the program.
2. To win one of the competitive awards, the business must be located within Washington County,
Town of Abingdon, Town of Glade Spring or Town of Damascus.
3. Business proposals will be scored using several criteria – strength of business plan, experience,
match with local needs, etc. Maximum grant would be $5,000 per business, and requires a
minimum of one (1) full time and one (1) part time employee, payment of all business licenses
and applicable taxes, etc.
4. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL.
5. Attendance is mandatory for all six classes to be eligible, including the business plan
presentation.
6. Each selected business owner agrees to meet at least monthly with a designated “mentor” to
share information, go over the books, etc.
7. Each grant will provide up to twelve months reimbursable expense upon presentation of
receipts at the end of each month, as long as the business owner continues to participate with
the business counselor, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months, or whenever the grant award is
exhausted, whichever comes first.
8.

Awards are non- transferrable/non-negotiable.

9. All workshops are open to the public.
How to Find out More
•

For additional information contact Neta Farmer: 276-628-8141 or washctybiz@gmail.com

Funders and Sponsors
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Washington County IDA
Town of Abingdon
Highlands Union Bank

Coordinating Partners
People Incorporated
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
Southwest Higher Education Center
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Abingdon Main Street
Washington County
Abingdon Convention and Visitor Bureau
Towns of Abingdon and Glade Spring
 

Washington County Business Plan Challenge
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City/Town: ___________________________ State: __________ Zip code: ______________
Home phone: _______________________ Cell phone: ______________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Proposed Business:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Which eligible category most closely describes your business? (Mark all that apply)
Arts and Culture – emphasis on products or offerings that value handmade, authentic and
distinctive characteristics of the Southwest Virginia culture
Outdoor Recreation – emphasis on products or offerings that promote, showcase, or make
use of natural assets and outdoor opportunities
Value Added Agriculture/Agritourism – emphasis on products or offerings that use raw
indigenous materials, and through production, create a product offering that has a
substantially higher value, including agritourism offerings
Restaurant and Hospitality – emphasis on services that provide meals, lodging, or other
guest services that enhance the visitor and/or tourist experience
Technology/Advanced Manufacturing/ Research and Development – emphasis on
industries that use advanced technology to improve their products or services or for
research and development.
Retail and Support Services – emphasis on retail services and activities that support any
of the above categories
I am interested in attending the business workshops only
Business Plans must include:
Executive Summary, Description of Product, Service or Business Model, Management Team
Profile, Marketing Plan, Timeline, Financials (Capital Start-up Needs, Cash-Flow Projection for
2 years minimum).
Applications must be submitted or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 18,
2014 and received at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 1
Government Center Place, Suite D, Abingdon, VA 24210 or email at
washctybiz@gmail.com or fax at 276-628-3984.

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Washington County Business Challenge 2014

  • 1. WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS CHALLENGE 2014 ta tar S ne usi B E ss nd pa x a ss ne si n Bu Pla s n es si Bu $10,000 in Business Investment Grants Available ess sin ls u w B t Skil N e en rn m Lea nage Ma ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS READY TO TURN THAT IDEA INTO A BUSINESS? BUSINESS CHALLENGE CONTEST MARCH 6 - APRIL 10, 2014 A weekly training and competition process that will award over $10,000 in business investment grants for start-up and existing businesses looking to expand jobs within Washington County, Towns of Abingdon, Damascus & Glade Spring. Eligible Business Categories: • Arts and Culture • Outdoor Recreation • Value Added Agriculture/Agritourism • Restaurants and Hospitality • Technology/Manufacturing/R&D Applications due by: February 18, 2014 Contact For Details: Washington County Chamber of Commerce 1 Government Center Place, Suite D Abingdon, Virginia 24210 276-628-8141 washctybiz@gmail.com www.washingtonvachamber.org/challenge *All workshops available to the public. Advanced registration required! • Retail and Support Services Media sponsor: Bristol Herald Courier
  • 2.     Washington County Business Plan Challenge Applications available January 15, 2014 The Business Plan Challenge is a competitive process that will award over $10,000 in business investment grants for start-up and existing businesses looking to expand with additional job creation in Washington County, Virginia. Applications must be submitted or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 2014 and received at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 1 Government Center Place, Suite D, Abingdon, VA 24210 or by email at washctybiz@gmail.com or fax at 276-628-3984. Awards The following will be awarded from Washington County Chamber of Commerce to the winners of the program once they establish an eligible business for qualified business expenses. • 1st Place o $5,000 o Half-price rent at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator for one year. (value $2,000) o One year membership to Washington County Chamber of Commerce (value $150) o Free space at the Business Expo • 2nd Place o $3,000 o Free space at the Business Expo rd • 3 Place o $2,000 o Free Space at the Business Expo Eligible Business Categories • Arts and Culture • Outdoor Recreation • Value Added Agriculture/Agritourism •Restaurants and Hospitality •Technology/Manufacturing/Research and Development •Retail and Support Services Schedule of Events Date February 18, 2014 March 6, 2014 March 13, 2014 March 20, 2014 March 27, 2014 April 3, 2014 April 10, 2014 April 24, 2014 Topic Covered Applications due 1st class- Intro to Starting a Business Credit and Managing a Business Where’s the Money? Panel of Financial Experts Marketing, Promotion and Customer Service Expert Panel ( Legal, Accounting, Insurance) Pitch Night Business Expo
  • 3. Washington County Business Plan Challenge Fact Sheet, p. 2   Other Program Requirements 1. Applications are due by 5:00p.m. February 18, 2014. To be eligible, you must have a business or business idea that you want to pursue in one of the six categories. (See Eligible Business Categories.) Business must be open within 1 year from completion of the program. 2. To win one of the competitive awards, the business must be located within Washington County, Town of Abingdon, Town of Glade Spring or Town of Damascus. 3. Business proposals will be scored using several criteria – strength of business plan, experience, match with local needs, etc. Maximum grant would be $5,000 per business, and requires a minimum of one (1) full time and one (1) part time employee, payment of all business licenses and applicable taxes, etc. 4. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL. 5. Attendance is mandatory for all six classes to be eligible, including the business plan presentation. 6. Each selected business owner agrees to meet at least monthly with a designated “mentor” to share information, go over the books, etc. 7. Each grant will provide up to twelve months reimbursable expense upon presentation of receipts at the end of each month, as long as the business owner continues to participate with the business counselor, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months, or whenever the grant award is exhausted, whichever comes first. 8. Awards are non- transferrable/non-negotiable. 9. All workshops are open to the public. How to Find out More • For additional information contact Neta Farmer: 276-628-8141 or washctybiz@gmail.com Funders and Sponsors Washington County Chamber of Commerce Washington County IDA Town of Abingdon Highlands Union Bank Coordinating Partners People Incorporated Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator Southwest Higher Education Center Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Abingdon Main Street Washington County Abingdon Convention and Visitor Bureau Towns of Abingdon and Glade Spring
  • 4.   Washington County Business Plan Challenge Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City/Town: ___________________________ State: __________ Zip code: ______________ Home phone: _______________________ Cell phone: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________ Brief Description of Proposed Business: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Which eligible category most closely describes your business? (Mark all that apply) Arts and Culture – emphasis on products or offerings that value handmade, authentic and distinctive characteristics of the Southwest Virginia culture Outdoor Recreation – emphasis on products or offerings that promote, showcase, or make use of natural assets and outdoor opportunities Value Added Agriculture/Agritourism – emphasis on products or offerings that use raw indigenous materials, and through production, create a product offering that has a substantially higher value, including agritourism offerings Restaurant and Hospitality – emphasis on services that provide meals, lodging, or other guest services that enhance the visitor and/or tourist experience Technology/Advanced Manufacturing/ Research and Development – emphasis on industries that use advanced technology to improve their products or services or for research and development. Retail and Support Services – emphasis on retail services and activities that support any of the above categories I am interested in attending the business workshops only Business Plans must include: Executive Summary, Description of Product, Service or Business Model, Management Team Profile, Marketing Plan, Timeline, Financials (Capital Start-up Needs, Cash-Flow Projection for 2 years minimum). Applications must be submitted or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 2014 and received at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 1 Government Center Place, Suite D, Abingdon, VA 24210 or email at washctybiz@gmail.com or fax at 276-628-3984.