From Student to Startup: An Introduction to the New York Business Plan Competition
Date and time
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Location
Online
Organizer
Zach Steffen
sbdc@mvcc.edu
315-731-5887
Host organization
Mohawk Valley SBDC
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
This webinar, hosted by the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) and the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC), will introduce the NYBPC and show how it helps students turn ideas into startups. Learn about how to participate in the 2026 NYBPC, the competition's mission, its impact, and the entrepreneurial skills it provides. You'll also discover the resources and support NYSBDC offers to entrepreneurs statewide, including guidance, mentorship, and business development tools.
Presenters:
- Shelby Schneider, President and CEO at Upstate Capital
- Thomas Boomhower, Senior Director of Program Management at Upstate Capital
- James Willey, NYSBDC Business Advisor at the Mohawk Valley Regional Center