To enter the business plan competition, first submit an Application to Compete. Then attend a Quick Pitch Event. On June 8th, the first quick pitch event will be held at the Flat Iron in Bellows Falls. Applicants give a 2-minute quick pitch. Qualified applications will result in an invitation to submit the formal business plan. These participants will have access to an online business plan software platform. Business Plans that meet the eligibility and scoring requirements will be entered into the final business plan competition. Finalists will be eligible to win an award package designed to advance their project.