Paving your own path in the business world takes perseverance, inspiration, knowledge, effective communication, and leadership abilities.
Purdue University's Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition was created in 1987, making it the third oldest business plan competition in the country.
In 2 minutes or less convince a panel of judges of the value of your business idea.
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Nathalie Duval-CouetilDirector, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation ProgramAssociate Director, Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Liaison, Purdue Center for Regional Development natduval@purdue.edu |
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Rita BakerCoordinating Academic AdvisorCertificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation bakerr@purdue.edu |
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Sascha M. HarrellProgram CoordinatorCertificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program smharrel@purdue.edu |
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Sherry HightSecretaryCertificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation shight@purdue.edu |
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Nancy ClementInterim DirectorSocial Entrepreneurship Initiative nic@purdue.edu |
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Janet KliewerAccount Clerkjkliewer@purdue.edu |
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Jackie LanterAdministrative Assistantlanter@purdue.edu |
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Jeanette GreenerBusiness Managerjgreener@purdue.edu |
The central mission of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship is to promote a culture of entrepreneurship, with activity in both commercialization and education.
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West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057