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The 2013 Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition

The first annual Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition was held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Marist College in the Hancock Center. Each of the 10 major regions throughout New York State hosted a semi-final competition. The top teams from each of the semi-final events have been invited to the final round of the statewide competition where they will go head-to-head for the grand prize at the New York State Competition on April 26, 2013.

Congratulations to the Winners!

Over 70 people gathered on April 12, 2013 at the beautiful Hancock Center for the first annual Mid Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition. Congratulations to all teams who participated, to the wonderful panel of judges who offered advice and constructive criticism and to the many Marist College helpers that made this day a complete success! We are happy to announce the winners of the competition who will be moving on to the New York State Business Plan Competition in Albany on April 26, 2013. Good luck to all!

Products and Services -

Struggle Life Clothing from Dutchess Community College
Vaughn Harper, Dean Mohammed and Kevon Sweat
MARZ Footwear and Clothing from Marist College School of Communication and the Arts (Fashion)
Tim Marzo

Social/Non-Profit -

Engage from Marist College School of Communications and the Arts

Congratulations!- Winners of the People's Choice Award - $1,000 prize

Kelly Tranfaglia, Sam Baines, Chris Lorenz, Jackie Mucilli and Casey Fisk

Healthcare/Biomedical -

Race Response Technologies, Inc. from Marist College, School of Management

Congratulations! - Winners of the People's Choice Award - $1,000 prize

Chris Lewis, Mark Hauser, Paige Anderson and Zachary Modelski

Energy/Sustainability -

MooTech from SUNY New Paltz - MBA Program
Eddie Monroy and Joe Lahita

IT/Software -

Higher Q from Marist College, School of Management
Steve Sabato, David Gunter and Ryan Breen

What's Up for Grabs?

Over $225,000 in prizes. Top teams from the regional competitions will compete for these prizes at the state level. Participating student teams will have the rare opportunity to engage with actual investors and other seasoned entrepreneurs.

Student Ventures should fall into one of the following categories:

Biotechnology/Healthcare
Energy/Sustainability
Information Technology/Software
Nanotechnology/Advanced Technology
Products/Services
Social Entrepreneurship/Non-Profit

History

Since 2010, over 140 student teams from 25 New York State colleges and universities have pitched their venture at the New York State Business Plan Competition. The winners are selected each year by esteemed judges including venture capitalists, angels, investment bankers, other sophisticated public and private investors, and seasoned entrepreneurs. At the end of the 2012 competition, more than $310,000 in cash and prizes have been awarded to student entrepreneurs in New York State.