CBPP Announces 2020 Student Business Plan Competition Winners

by Kurt Robar  |   

CBPP Announces 2020 Student Business Plan Competition Winners

Inspiring and Encouraging Entrepreneurship & Economic Development for UAA Students

UAA College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) student finalists teams presented investor pitches to a panel of judges and 43 community participants, competing for cash prizes in a live virtual event on Friday, March 27, 2020. The Competition Organizer was Dr. Helena Wisniewski, Professor, Entrepreneurship, Chair, Marketing & Management Department.

The Business Plan Competition and Awards were established to inspire and encourage entrepreneurship and economic development in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.

Ten CBPP students in three teams competed for prizes in four prize categories:

  • Most Beneficial for Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ - $2,000; Winner: Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Electric Scooters
  • Most Beneficial to UAA Student Life - $2,000; Winner: Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Electric Scooters
  • Most Likely to Succeed in Business - $2,000; Winner: Bear’s Belly Barbeque
  • The People’s Choice Award - $1,000; Winner: The Other Guy’s Athletic Association

Check out the winning teams to learn more about their creative and innovative business plans!