Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge
Do you have a business idea?
Enter the 2018 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge presented by FIU's Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center and College of Business
Entry Dates: February 12th through March 26th, 2018
Entering the challenge can give you valuable media coverage in The Miami Herald as well as exposure to possible investors for your business.
The FIU Track is open to all current FIU Students & Alumni.
Download 2018 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge
Submit your entry
Executive Summary maximum of 3 pages, minimum 10pt font.
Must include 1 Additional Page for Financial Analysis / Projections.
Recommended to include Risk Factors Associated & Exit Strategy.
Have a 5 minute PowerPoint Presentation of your business plan ready should you be selected as a Semi-Finalist.
Send via email to fiuchallenge@miamiherald.com along with your FIU Student ID Number.
Important Challenge Dates
Monday, February 12th
Official Call for Entries and cover story in The Miami Herald Business MondayMonday, March 26th
All entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm - NO EXCEPTIONS!Monday, May 7th
The Miami Herald Business Monday cover story will announce judges' winners with profiles of winners.
2018 FIU Track Judges
Dr. Karlene Cousins
Associate Professor of Decision Science & Information Systems
Florida International University
Orlando Espinosa
Co-Founder of Emineo Media
Anna Etienne
Program Director Food Incubator
Startup FIU
Dr. Seema Pissaris
Clinical Professor of Management
Florida International University
Ricardo Weisz
Consultant, Florida SBDC at FIU
Founder & President of Northvest
President of Miami Innovation Fund
Founder of Interim Healthcare of Miami
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