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Launch1000 Info Session: February 6

EY Now Accepting Applications for

Entrepreneur of the Year

EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year program has been celebrating the ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses for nearly four decades. Founded in 1986, the program has recognized more than 10,000 entrepreneurs throughout the US and has expanded to nearly 60 countries globally.

The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those regional award winners compete for national recognition the following November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner then goes on to represent the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition the following June.

Applications must be submitted by March 3, 2023

Launch1000 Alum Publishes Debut Novel

Virginia Krebs, a Larchmont independent children author and Launch1000 graduate, has published the first installment of her new book series, Milo and the Dream Book:

"Milo Stewart loves to read adventure books about faraway places. In fact, on the first day of school, he’d rather stay in bed and read about outer space. At school, he feels left out when the other kids talk about the fun places they visited over summer break. Milo’s greatest dream is to explore the world, and maybe even go to outer space.

When Milo comes home from school feeling upset, his Aunty Nora knows just what to do. With the help of a special family heirloom and a little bit of magic, Milo might just get his wish."

The book is currently available for purchase on Amazon, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble, amongst other platforms, and Virginia is currently working on the second book in the series.

To learn more, visit her website: https://www.krebshousepublishers.com.

Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition

Now Accepting Student Applications

The Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition (MHRBPC), along with the New York State competition, represents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurial students to engage with business and government leaders, angel investors, venture capitalists and public investors, and get invaluable feedback for the potential launch of their business venture.

The 11th Annual MHRBPC will be held on campus at Marist College on March 31, 2023. Click here for more information and to apply.

Apply for Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela

Are you a tech startup in Westchester County? Apply today for the Spring 2023 cohort of the Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela. The program offers a 12-week virtual curriculum, pitch and networking events for founders, access to a mentor network of investors and successful technology entrepreneurs, corporate and technology partnerships, and cutting edge technology and business skills.

Apply today.

An info session for founders interested in the program will take place on February 27 at

5 PM. Click here to register.

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