Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Start-Up Showdown Business Competition

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for "Vision to Venture: Winfield Start-Up Showdown," a business pitch competition open to entrepreneurs of all ages, with more than $10,000 in venture capital available to participating businesses.

Individuals must apply online and, if chosen, compete in the Start-Up Showdown event June 10 at 6 p.m. at Southwestern College. Applications may be submitted for a new business concept or a business expansion idea. Business concepts must be based in Winfield.

The competition features three categories: Youth (14 and under) with a $250 minimum cash prize, Young Adult (15-21) with a $250 minimum cash prize, and Adult (22 and older) with a $500 minimum cash prize. The top three entries from each category will advance to compete at the June 10 event.

In conjunction with the competition, a series of free business classes will be offered at the Southwestern College Deets Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Babysitting and a meal will be provided. Participation in the courses will be factored into the scoring rubric at the event, though attendance is not required.

The class schedule is as follows: April 15, Business Development Basics; April 22, Developing Your Business Brand and Marketing Basics; April 29, Finances; May 13, Writing a Business Plan; and May 20, Organizing as a Business — legal, filing and licensing.

Organizers said proposals of special interest include innovations or designs of products, processes, systems, services or businesses that are economically sustainable and would positively impact the community.

CONTACT: Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook: Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce Applications: sckans.edu