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HCC Entrepreneurship and
HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition Knocking it Out of the Ballpark!
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In This Issue:
HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition - Huge Success
Entrepreneurial News & Happenings
Upcoming
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HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition
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Houston Community College and Newspring Announce Winners of the 10th Annual Business Plan Competition
- 1st Place - Stem Cell Security
- 2nd Place - SendDebt
- 3rd Place - Wandurlust
- Honorable Mentions:
Summer Creek Dance Studio
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24 Teams Completed the 2017 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition
Review List of
- Teams
- Concepts
- Advisors
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Contestant Alumni Give Back by Sponsoring 2017 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition
Connie Rankin, Helen Callier, Khurum Choudry and Hussain Ali.
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Sponsors Award $35,000 in Cash and In-Kind Prizes
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Platinum Sponsors: LiftFund, Wallis State Bank
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Gold Sponsors: Amegy Bank, Legacy Rags
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Silver: MetroNational, Constant Contact
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BPC Alumni Circle Sponsors - $1,000 Contributors: PermitUsNow, HD2Menus, CRES Real Estate
- In-Kind Prize Sponsors: Houston West Chamber of Commerce, Presentation Power, Small Business Today
- In-Kind Reception Sponsors - True Color Graphics, Three Brothers Bakery
- More on our BPC Partner and Sponsors
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HCC Northwest Celebrates 10th Anniversary of HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition
Dr. Zachary Hodges & HCC thank Newspring for 10 years of service and partnership between the college and Newspring. Competition leaders weigh in and BPC Alumni share successes.
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Dialogue Houston TV Show Features Jack Barry, Helen Callier and HCC Newspring BPC
Host Larry Payne interviews competition leader, Jack Barry, and the BPC alumni entrepreneur who launched PermitUsNow after competing in the 2016 BPC.
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KHOU TV Channel 11 Features Alumni & Leaders from HCC Newspring BPC
Newspring's founder, Robert Westheimer is featured along with BPC alumni and owners of SproutStart, Got Dirty Blinds and Sam's Safety Equipment.
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BPC Alumni Audition for ABC's Shark Tank
Alley Goodroad, Keon Armstrong and Deidre Mathis, all 2017 BPC Alumni, used their plan and experience to pitch in ABC's Shark Tank Auditions.
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Entrepreneurial News & Happenings
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2017 SBA Home-Based Business Champion Award Goes to Houston Community College
Sandra Louvier, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at HCC Northwest, accepted the award on behalf of HCC. "We share the recognition with all internal and external partners and, of course, the home-based business owners that have sought launch and growth through HCC's entrepreneurial programs!"
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Houston Money Week Activities and Congratulations
Sixteen Lenders and over 170 Borrowers Signed Up for Lender Match Up Appointments at HCC Spring Branch During Houston Money Week
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Smart Business Decisions Workshop by Wallis State Bank & the SBA Celebrates Houston Money Week
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Congratulations to Asif Dakri, CEO, Wallis State Bank for his Recent Appointment to the FDIC Advisory Committee for Community Banking
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Congratulations to HCC Student Winners of the 2017 Houston Money Week Scholarship Contest
- Jennifer Rocha - HCC Southeast
- Mario Aguilar - HCC Northeast
- Marilyn Enofe - HCC Southwest
- Charles Bellow - HCC Northwest
- Ashley Debose - HCC Central
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Chancellor's Transformation Tour & FORWARD Fun Day Visits
Celebrating Progress, Accomplishments,
Staff, Faculty & Students
HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado visited all six HCC colleges to share updates on the college system's Transformation Plan in April and he visited again for FORWARD Fun Day in May.
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Report Says Houston is Best for Minority Entrepreneurs
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Home-Based Business Ownership Workshop - Entrepreneur Speakers & Panelists & Connections - HCC Spring Branch
Wednesday June 7, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
For startup and existing home-based business owners. Attend this home-based business overview workshop to learn how you can run a successful home-based business that just may outgrow your home!
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Business Succession Planning - HCC Southeast
Wednesday June 7, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Featured Speakers:
- Austin C. Carlson, CPA, JD, Attorney at Gray Reed & McGraw LLP
- Jeff Wyman, Frost Wealth Advisors
- Mark Rush, CPA, Ham, Langston & Brezina
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Lone Star Radio Interview of 2017 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition Winners
Monday June 12, 2017 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rick Schissler will interview winners regarding their concepts, plans and competition experience.
1st Place - Doris Taylor - Stem Cell Security
2nd Place - Kiley Summers - SpenDebt
3rd Place - Deidre Mathis - Wanderlust Houston
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HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
June 13 - Application Deadline - Fall 2017
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is designed to help entrepreneurs who are ready to develop and apply their growth strategies.
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Featured Small Business Classes Starting June 14 - Online, 12 Lessons, 24 hours of Your Time over Six Weeks
Creating a Successful Business Plan
The lessons help you develop and refine your business assumptions for your plan and get feedback from your instructor along the way. Completion of this class also qualifies you to apply or the 2018 HCC Newspring BPC! Class Fee: $109. Sign up online in less than three minutes!
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 Start & Operate Your Own Home-Based Business
Starting a home-based business is the hottest trend in today's challenging business environment! Learn how to develop the entrepreneurial qualities - motivation, discipline, creativity - that you will need to succeed! This class is a great way to start your own business or enhance the one you already have. For More Information & To Enroll
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 More Small Business Classes Online Starting June 14....
Entrepreneurship Series Package, Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring, Nonprofit, QuickBooks, Small Business Accounting....
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 Combine Online Learning With....
Workshops, Seminars, 1-on-1 Mentoring, Competitions and more through the Center for Entrepreneurship! Let HCC be your focal point for accessing Houston's entrepreneurial eco-system.
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HCC Launches Coding School for Apple Apps
Coding Class Starts June 20
Whether you are an experienced coder or a novice interested in getting started, HCC has just the opportunity for you. Call 713 718-CODE for more details or click on the link below for more information.
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Do You Know a Startup or Existing Entrepreneur Who Might Want These Opportunities? Forward to a Friend.
Take a moment to forward this & write them a note. Your thoughtfulness could change their lives for the better forever, because HCC competitions, workshops, programs and classes have done just that!
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About the HCC Center for Entrepreneurship
The mission of Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission fosters economic growth through business and community development.
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