Napa Valley College Announces the Napa Youth Entrepreneur Program

Business Plan Competition for Young Entrepreneurs

Saturday, December 5th at Napa Valley College

High School Finalists and Presenters December 5th at 10 am

Roxie Tutor Sitting – Roxanna Craig

New Age Bikes – Nick Mills

Pinky Lee Clothing – Giovanie Robledo

Bravias Ice Cream – Rebecca Bruna, Miriam Arias, Monica Avina

Party Planner of the Century – Ashley Martinez

Napa’s Custom Landscaping – Matt Orrick

College Finalists and Presenters December 5th at 1 pm

Girl Power - Appetite for Entertainment

Confianza

Your Name Here

Astrid Innovations LLC

Quickplay Piano

Retrofit

The 2^nd Annual Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) Business Plan Competition takes place on Saturday, December 5th at Napa Valley College. The competition is open to all high school and college students, from 14-28 years of age.

Finalists will present their business plans on December 5th and a panel of judges and will choose the winners. Students, teachers, sponsors, business advisors, family and friends are invited to attend the event. First Prize College Division will receive $1,000 and First Prize High School Division will receive $500. The deadline for business plan entries is Monday, November 30th. Judges will score on creativity, research, clear explanations of products and services, and realistic financial plans for each business.

Business Clinics - Resources, Counseling and Training for Young Entrepreneurs

Free Business Clinics are offered to assist students in entering the Business Plan Competition. Students will receive practical, hands-on training from NVC California Certified Small Business Advisors. Clinics begin Wednesday, October 28 from 5-8 pm and continue weekly on Wednesdays, November 4, 11 and 18 and December 2. They will be held at the Napa SBDC Office, 1556 first Street, Suite 103 in Napa.

How the Plans Will be Judged - We'll be using the following rubric

The plan begins with an introduction that shows the logic behind the business that you selected to start and a strong organizational structure needed to run the business.

The plan is supported by research of the customer, competition, and the business you are starting.

The plan identifies logical target markets that show a strong understanding of the need for focus in a business plan.

The product, price, promotion, and distribution sections of the plan strongly support the target markets selected.

The plan addresses the operations, customer service, management and human resources elements of the business

The financial plan is realistic and demonstrates that you have thoroughly researched the costs of running the business.

Your plan contains strong logical arguments why this business would be viable

Your plan’s presentation is creative and believable

Business, State and Community Support

The Youth Entrepreneur Program was made possible by Napa Valley College, in response to the need for educating the next generation of entrepreneurs. YEP is also made possible through a grant from the Economic Workforce Development through the California Community Colleges.

The competition and the clinics are also supported by the following businesses and organizations: Napa Valley College Foundation, Napa County Regional Occupational Program, Napa Chamber of Commerce, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Silverado Brewing Company, Net-Flow, Napa Community Bank and Charter Oak Bank.

For more information or to sponsor the Napa Valley College YEP Business Plan Competition, contact the YEP Program Coordinator, Charlie Monahan at 707-253-3211 or stop by the SBDC office at 1556 First Street, Suite 103 in Napa.


"This is a great program - I thought it was going to be like going back to high school but it's actually fun!" Josh Holmes 2008 YEP "Boot Camp" "I've always had the idea to start my own business but had no idea of where to start. This class is helpful. It helps focus ideas." Joel Mosebach 2008 YEP "Boot Camp" Sign Up Now Please complete the contact form below. Basic Information First Name: Last Name: Business Information Business Email Address:	Napa Valley College Announces the Napa Youth Entrepreneur Program Business Plan Competition for Young Entrepreneurs Saturday, December 5th at Napa Valley College High School Finalists and Presenters December 5th at 10 am Roxie Tutor Sitting – Roxanna Craig New Age Bikes – Nick Mills Pinky Lee Clothing – Giovanie Robledo Bravias Ice Cream – Rebecca Bruna, Miriam Arias, Monica Avina Party Planner of the Century – Ashley Martinez Napa’s Custom Landscaping – Matt Orrick College Finalists and Presenters December 5th at 1 pm Girl Power - Appetite for Entertainment Confianza Your Name Here Astrid Innovations LLC Quickplay Piano Retrofit The 2^nd Annual Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) Business Plan Competition takes place on Saturday, December 5th at Napa Valley College. The competition is open to all high school and college students, from 14-28 years of age. Finalists will present their business plans on December 5th and a panel of judges and will choose the winners. Students, teachers, sponsors, business advisors, family and friends are invited to attend the event. First Prize College Division will receive $1,000 and First Prize High School Division will receive $500. The deadline for business plan entries is Monday, November 30th. Judges will score on creativity, research, clear explanations of products and services, and realistic financial plans for each business. Business Clinics - Resources, Counseling and Training for Young Entrepreneurs Free Business Clinics are offered to assist students in entering the Business Plan Competition. Students will receive practical, hands-on training from NVC California Certified Small Business Advisors. Clinics begin Wednesday, October 28 from 5-8 pm and continue weekly on Wednesdays, November 4, 11 and 18 and December 2. They will be held at the Napa SBDC Office, 1556 first Street, Suite 103 in Napa. How the Plans Will be Judged - We'll be using the following rubric The plan begins with an introduction that shows the logic behind the business that you selected to start and a strong organizational structure needed to run the business. The plan is supported by research of the customer, competition, and the business you are starting. The plan identifies logical target markets that show a strong understanding of the need for focus in a business plan. The product, price, promotion, and distribution sections of the plan strongly support the target markets selected. The plan addresses the operations, customer service, management and human resources elements of the business The financial plan is realistic and demonstrates that you have thoroughly researched the costs of running the business. Your plan contains strong logical arguments why this business would be viable Your plan’s presentation is creative and believable Business, State and Community Support The Youth Entrepreneur Program was made possible by Napa Valley College, in response to the need for educating the next generation of entrepreneurs. YEP is also made possible through a grant from the Economic Workforce Development through the California Community Colleges. The competition and the clinics are also supported by the following businesses and organizations: Napa Valley College Foundation, Napa County Regional Occupational Program, Napa Chamber of Commerce, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Silverado Brewing Company, Net-Flow, Napa Community Bank and Charter Oak Bank. For more information or to sponsor the Napa Valley College YEP Business Plan Competition, contact the YEP Program Coordinator, Charlie Monahan at 707-253-3211 or stop by the SBDC office at 1556 First Street, Suite 103 in Napa.

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