NYC Entrepreneurs

Calling All Entrepreneurs!
Brooklyn Public Library's (BPL) Business Library in conjunction with
sponsor Citibank will launch "PowerUP!: Your Business Starts Here",
the third annual business plan competition for Brooklyn-based
entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling $25,000.
The first place winner of the Business Library competition will
receive $15,000 with two runners-up each receiving $5,000. In
addition, winners will receive business assistance services with a
value of $5,000.
The competition gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen
their business knowledge, learn about business trends and gain
insights about starting or growing a business as they are
introduced to using the resources at BPL's Business Library.
The competition is open to entrepreneurs and new Brooklyn-based
businesses that require start-up capital. All entrants will receive
instruction on writing a business plan, and financing, marketing
and building a business. In order to be eligible to apply, Brooklyn
residents, 18 years and older, who are either U.S. citizens or U.S.
permanent residents, must attend one of four PowerUP! orientation
sessions held at the Business Library at 280 Cadman Plaza West, on
the following days and times:
Tuesday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Thursday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m
Thursday, March 23, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m
For more information or to Register Online:
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org or call 718.623.7000
option 4.