PROVIDENCE - (September 26, 2019) - The Rhode Island Business Competition kicks off on October 9th at the Venture Café at District Hall in Providence. This event will be from 5:30-7:00 pm and will feature an overview of the requirements of the competition. There will also be a panel of past winners of the 2019 Competition who will share their experiences competing and offer pointers and insights on what it takes to create a winning business plan. A networking session will follow. This event is free and open to the public but registration in advance at www.ri-business.com is preferred.

The Rhode Island Business Competition fosters development of companies by inviting emerging and established entrepreneurs to submit ideas for a business, in any industry, that is based in Rhode Island and has strong growth potential. The most promising ideas will receive cash and services. The Competition is supported by a broad range of sponsors that include private businesses, investors, foundations, colleges and universities, public entities, nonprofit organizations, and also former competitors. Today, we are the leading community-supported business plan competition in the Northeast.